Gang violence leaves more than 50 dead in Brazil prison riot
At least 57 people have been killed in a prison riot in Brazil which saw rival gangs battle for five hours
Shipwreck leaves 150 dead off Libyan coast, UNHCR says
If the figures are confirmed, this could be the deadliest shipwreck in the Mediterranean this year
Italian cheese manufacturer held over mafia links

Italian police have arrested the head of one of Italy's biggest mozzarella...

Italian police have arrested the head of one of Italy's...

Nelson Mandela celebrates his 94th birthday

Former president of South Africa Nelson Mandela celebrates his 94th birthday...

Former president of South Africa Nelson Mandela celebrates...

EU Commissioner welcomes declarations that Italy will stop  migrant push-back policy

EU Commissioner Nils Muižnieks welcomes recent declarations that migrant push-back policy will no longer be applied by Italian authorities.

EU Commissioner Nils Muižnieks welcomes recent...

Chemical weapons could be used by Assad’s regime in Syria

As discussions are held by UN with Russia and China, former Syrian ambassador...

As discussions are held by UN with Russia and China, former...

HSBC faces money laundering accusations

A US Senate probe has disclosed how lax controls at Europe's largest bank left it vulnerable to being used to launder dirty money from around the world.

A US Senate probe has disclosed how lax controls at...

Former Google executive appointed as new Yahoo CEO

Yahoo has appointed former Google executive Marissa Mayer as its third Chief...

Yahoo has appointed former Google executive Marissa Mayer...

North Korea's army chief 'relieved of duties'

North Korean military chief Ri Yong-ho removed from all official posts,...

North Korean military chief Ri Yong-ho removed from all...

Red Cross classifies Syrian conflict as a civil war

Fighting has spread and international humanitarian law now applies, Red Cross...

Fighting has spread and international humanitarian law now...

Poland hit by 'freak' tornadoes

One person has been killed and at least 10 others injured during a series of freak tornadoes in northern and western Poland.

One person has been killed and at least 10 others injured...

France's National Front to sue Madonna over Nazi image

France's far-right National Front to sue Madonna after an image at the singer's...

France's far-right National Front to sue Madonna after an...

UN mission says Syria attack targeted rebels

The government attack on the Syrian village of Tremseh mainly targeted the...

The government attack on the Syrian village of Tremseh...

Hillary Clinton urges full civilian rule in Egypt

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has voiced support for a "full transition...

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has voiced support...

French President promises to fight layoffs

On Bastille Day, French president Francois Hollande says jobs are his top...

On Bastille Day, French president Francois Hollande says...

Some 22 killed, 40 wounded by suicide bomber at Afghan wedding

Suicide bomber kills 22 and wounds 40 at an Afghan wedding hosted by a...

Suicide bomber kills 22 and wounds 40 at an Afghan wedding...

Spanish civil servants take to the streets of Madrid

Hundreds of protesters take to the streets in Madrid as anger grows over...

Hundreds of protesters take to the streets in Madrid as...

UN and Hillary Clinton condemn massacre by Syrian government

UN Secretary-general condemns Syrian government for civilian-massacre and US...

UN Secretary-general condemns Syrian government for...

Romney demands apology over campaign attack

Republican hopeful Mitt Romney hits back at Obama campaign ad attacking his...

Republican hopeful Mitt Romney hits back at Obama campaign...

More than 200 killed in attack on Syrian village

Bodies of over 200 villagers are being collected from the streets, rivers and...

Bodies of over 200 villagers are being collected from the...