

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...