Venezuela's Hugo Chavez dead at 58
Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez has died, his vice-president has announced.
Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez has died, his...
Kenyans vote in crucial election
Kenyans are voting in an election that observers describe as the most important in the country's history.
Kenyans are voting in an election that observers describe...
Cardinals at Vatican City to begin talks on next Pope
Roman Catholic cardinals from around the world have gathered in Rome to begin...
Roman Catholic cardinals from around the world have...
Election frenzy might coincide with papal election
With the whole college of cardinals hitting the ground running after Benedict...
With the whole college of cardinals hitting the ground...
Assad says Britain bullying Syria
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad accuses Britain of bullying and naivety in its approach to the conflict in Syria.
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad accuses Britain of...
Islamist militant 'killed in Mali'
Chadian soldiers kill Islamist militant Mokhtar Belmokhtar in Mali, Chad's armed forces say.
Chadian soldiers kill Islamist militant Mokhtar Belmokhtar...
US President signs order to start spending cuts
President Barack Obama authorizes an $85 billion cut in domestic and defence...
President Barack Obama authorizes an $85 billion cut in...
Britons in coach crash in Kenya
Around 15 people believed to have been in the coach which crashed in Kenya.
Around 15 people believed to have been in the coach which...
One dead, dozens injured in Egypt clashes
One person was killed and dozens injured in overnight clashes between police...
One person was killed and dozens injured in overnight...
No deal in sight on US budget cuts
The US Congress adjourns for the weekend without stamping out deal to avert steep automatic budget cuts.
The US Congress adjourns for the weekend without stamping...
Hugo Chavez 'battling for his life'
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez "battling for his life", says his Vice-President Nicolas Maduro.
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez "battling for his life",...
Wikileaks whistleblower pleads guilty to minor charges
Bradley Manning accused of leaking large numbers of secret documents to...
Bradley Manning accused of leaking large numbers of secret...
EU agrees to cap bankers' bonuses
European Union officials strike provisional deal on new financial rules, including reducing bankers' bonus payments to maximum of one year's basic salary.
European Union officials strike provisional deal on new...
Thailand and rebels to hold peace talks
Thailand's government signs first-ever peace talks deal with Muslim rebels aimed at ending decade long unrest.
Thailand's government signs first-ever peace talks deal...
Australia makes record drug seizure of meth
Australian police say they have made their largest-ever seizure of the drug...
Australian police say they have made their largest-ever...
Benedict XVI to hold final audience in Vatican
Crowds gathering in St Peter's Square in the Vatican for Pope Benedict's final...
Crowds gathering in St Peter's Square in the Vatican for...
Iran nuclear talks end without progress
World powers began a new round of high-level talks with Iranian officials over Tehran’s nuclear program and its feared ability to make atomic weapons in the...
World powers began a new round of high-level talks with...
Mexico's 'most powerful woman' held
Teachers' Union head Elba Esther Gordillo, regarded as Mexico's most powerful woman, has been arrested on corruption charges.
Teachers' Union head Elba Esther Gordillo, regarded as...
