Russian president says liberalism is 'obsolete'
Vladimir Putin has said liberalism is 'obsolete' in an interview before he left for the G20 summit
Stand off between Sea-Watch 3 and Italian authorities continues outside Lampedusa port
42 migrants on board the Sea-Watch 3 have spent 15 days on board the ship • Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini says 'desperate times call for...
Argentina puts forward claim over Falklands

Argentinian President Kirchner releases public letter insisting that the UK...

Argentinian President Kirchner releases public letter...

Seven killed in China orphanage blaze

At least seven children killed in a fire that broke out at a shelter for orphans and abandoned youngsters in central China.

At least seven children killed in a fire that broke out at...

Former Kazakh prime minister says police chief ignored complaints against Aliyev

In final submissions to court, former Kazah prime minister Akezhan Kazhegeldin demands court to order Commissioner of Police to investigate political rival and...

In final submissions to court, former Kazah prime minister...

Taliban leader killed in Pakistan drone attack

Senior Pakistani militant leader Mullah Nazir has been killed by a US drone...

Senior Pakistani militant leader Mullah Nazir has been...

India rape suspects to be charged in court

Five men in India are to be charged with the murder of a medical student who...

Five men in India are to be charged with the murder of a...

Switzerland gunman kills three in Daillon in Valais

Three dead and two wounded after gunman opens fire in Switzerland village.

Three dead and two wounded after gunman opens fire in...

Gonzi: Two-state solution in Middle East is a must

Prime Minister renews Malta’s support for viable and contiguous Palestinian...

Prime Minister renews Malta’s support for viable and...

Fierce fighting at Syria airports

Fierce battles are taking place at some northern Syrian airports, as rebels try to neutralise the government's overwhelming air advantage.

Fierce battles are taking place at some northern Syrian...

Gerard Depardieu becomes Russian citizen

French actor Gerard Depardieu has obtained Russian citizenship, according to a brief statement posted on the Kremlin website.

French actor Gerard Depardieu has obtained Russian...

India’s education minister says rape law should be named after victim

Junior Education Minister says a new anti-rape law should be named after the Delhi gang-rape victim.

Junior Education Minister says a new anti-rape law should...

‘Quit smoking’ is on your bucket list? Good… it reduces anxiety

British study finds smokers who successfully quit smoking feel less anxious...

British study finds smokers who successfully quit smoking...

Portugal’s austerity budget sent to court to ‘assess its fairness’

The Portuguese president asks country’s top court to decide whether controversial 2013 budget is legal.

The Portuguese president asks country’s top court to...

Ivory Coast mourns victims of Abidjan stampede

Three days of mourning have been declared in Ivory Coast following a New Year's...

Three days of mourning have been declared in Ivory Coast...

US Senate approves 'fiscal cliff' deal

The US Senate has approved a deal to avert tax hikes and spending cuts known as the "fiscal cliff".

The US Senate has approved a deal to avert tax hikes and...

North Korean leader  in rare TV appearance

In surprise New Year speech broadcast on state media, Kim Jong-un calls for an...

In surprise New Year speech broadcast on state media, Kim...

UN imposes sanctions on DR Congo rebels

The UN Security Council has imposed sanctions on leaders of the M23 rebel movement in DR Congo.

The UN Security Council has imposed sanctions on leaders of...

World welcomes 2013 with wave of fireworks

Malta joins the world as millions celebrate advent of New Year with huge...

Malta joins the world as millions celebrate advent of New...

Angela Merkel warns Germans of tough economic times ahead

Chancellor Angela Merkel has warned that the German economic climate in 2013...

Chancellor Angela Merkel has warned that the German...