Sri Lanka attacks death toll rises to 290
The police said they had arrested 24 people, but it is still not clear who was behind the attacks
President warns UN and West about turning a blind eye on Libya
As general Haftar’s forces continue their assault on Tripoli, thousands have descended on Misrata to denounce the war and foreign intervention in Libyan affairs
Death toll crisis continues to rise in Aleppo, Syria

Government and rebel forces battle each other to seize control of Aleppo which...

Government and rebel forces battle each other to seize...

China’s badminton players charged with deliberately losing game

China’s Olympic sports delegation launches an investigation after allegations...

China’s Olympic sports delegation launches an...

Gore Vidal, celebrated author, playwright, dies at 86

Gore Vidal, the novelist, essayist and playwright, will be remembered as much...

Gore Vidal, the novelist, essayist and playwright, will be...

Colorado shooting suspect to be charged formally in court

The former graduate student accused of killing 12 people in a shooting spree at...

The former graduate student accused of killing 12 people in...

Romanian president survives referendum

Romanian President Traian Basescu survives a referendum on his impeachment.

Romanian President Traian Basescu survives a referendum on...

Train fire kills 50 in southern India

At least 50 people have been killed in a fire on a passenger train travelling in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, officials say.

At least 50 people have been killed in a fire on a...

Rebels halt Syrian army’s assault on Aleppo

Free Syrian Army says Assad regime's ground attack on second-city Aleppo halted...

Free Syrian Army says Assad regime's ground attack on...

US presidential candidate Mitt Romney visits Israel

Following his trip to London, US Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney...

Following his trip to London, US Republican presidential...

Romania holds referendum to impeach President

Romanians are voting in a referendum on whether to impeach centre-right...

Romanians are voting in a referendum on whether to impeach...

Syrian forces close in on Aleppo

Syrian army tanks around Aleppo have begun moving in on south-western districts of the city, activists say.

Syrian army tanks around Aleppo have begun moving in on...

US agrees $70 million military deal with Israel

US president Barack Obama releases an additional $70 million military aid timed...

US president Barack Obama releases an additional $70...

Mali president forgives attackers

Mali President returns to home country after two months of medical treatment for injuries sustained in mob attack.

Mali President returns to home country after two months of...

Colorado shooting suspect was under psychiatrist's care

Colorado Batman shooting suspect was under the care of a psychiatrist who was...

Colorado Batman shooting suspect was under the care of a...

London mayor says city is ready to host Olympic Games

London mayor tells crowd to prove US presidential candidate wrong who said...

London mayor tells crowd to prove US presidential candidate...

Turmoil in Syria forces legislator to defect to Turkey

Female Syrian legislator defects to Turkey as government soldiers and tanks...

Female Syrian legislator defects to Turkey as government...

Flooding disaster in China is censored by state

After the worst rainstorm and floods strike Beijing in six decades, Chinese...

After the worst rainstorm and floods strike Beijing in six...

Sea Shepherd founder flees over extradition fears

Sea Shepherd founder Paul Watson skipped bail and fled Germany over fears Japan...

Sea Shepherd founder Paul Watson skipped bail and fled...

North Korean media announces mystery woman as leader’s wife

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un presents his wife to the public but her...

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un presents his wife to the...