Coronavirus: Trump to declare national emergency
President of the United States of America has scheduled a press conference to announce the development
Trump suspends travel from Europe to US as coronavirus is declared a pandemic
“To keep new cases from entering our shores, we will be suspending all travel from Europe,” Trump said from the Oval Office on Wednesday eveninh
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...