US warship destroys Iranian drone in Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump has said the US Navy destroyed an Iranian drone in the Strait of Hormuz
Ten dead after suspected arson attack in Japan
At least 10 people have died in a suspected arson attack at an animation studio in Kyoto, Japan, local emergency officials have said
Egypt elects Muslim Brotherhood’s Mursi, presiden-elect calls for national unity

World leaders congratulate Mursi, White House urges Egypt to be “a pillar of regional peace”.

World leaders congratulate Mursi, White House urges Egypt...

Eurozone crisis causes aid cuts to poor, report says

The biggest percentage cuts in the year 2010/11 were made by two of the states...

The biggest percentage cuts in the year 2010/11 were made...

Turkey calls Nato meeting on warplane downed by Syria

Syrian air defences engaged the craft, and scored a direct hit about 1km from...

Syrian air defences engaged the craft, and scored a direct...

Kazakh millionaire in murder inquiry ‘hosted’ in Malta despite police objections

Maltese government gives former diplomat, deputy head of Kazakh secret service, residence status despite police objections over Interpol alert.

Maltese government gives former diplomat, deputy head of...

Taliban attacks hotel in Afghanistan

Hotel attacked in Afghanistan because foreigners were drinking alcohol and participating in activities banned by Islam.

Hotel attacked in Afghanistan because foreigners were...

Rio summit still lacking after two decades

The Rio summit declaration considered ‘lacking’ as environment groups say...

The Rio summit declaration considered ‘lacking’ as...

Australia and Indonesia search for missing 90 men at sea

Australian and Indonesian ships search for some 90 men after fishing boat...

Australian and Indonesian ships search for some 90 men...

Updated | Malta reiterates opposition to EU's financial transaction tax

Cachia Caruana: Malta not at all convinced on the advisability of introducing a financial transaction tax.

Cachia Caruana: Malta not at all convinced on the...

EU social policy ministers call for retirement age that reflects healthy life years

European Council says retirement age should reflect healthier ageing process.

European Council says retirement age should reflect...

Critically ill Mubarak is close to death in Egypt

Former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak is critical ill after suffering from a...

Former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak is critical ill...

Wikileaks’ founder seeks political asylum in Ecuador

Political asylum is sought out by Wikileaks' founder Julian Assange at...

Political asylum is sought out by Wikileaks' founder Julian...

UN observers will not abandon Syria mission

The UN’s observer mission leader in Syria says that despite several attacks,...

The UN’s observer mission leader in Syria says that...

Greek coalition government welcomed by EPP

Antonis Samaras becomes the 16th EPP Prime Minister in the European Council

Antonis Samaras becomes the 16th EPP Prime Minister in the...

Obama and Putin urge end to Syria violence

US President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin have urged an...

US President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir...

Greek parties look to seal coalition

Talks on the formation of a government in Greece are entering a second day, amid intense pressure from world powers and financial markets.

Talks on the formation of a government in Greece are...

Eurozone alarm bells ring during G20 summit

G20 summit sees world leaders expressing concerns over the Eurozone debt crisis...

G20 summit sees world leaders expressing concerns over the...

UNHCR report: 800,000 people forced to flee across borders in 2011

The UNHCR’s 2011 Global Trends report shows a record 800,000 people forced to...

The UNHCR’s 2011 Global Trends report shows a record...

Greece: New Democracy, socialists expected to forge ahead with bailout programme

A narrow election victory of Greece's pro-bailout New Democracy party has been welcomed by world leaders, who urged Athens to form a cabinet quickly.

A narrow election victory of Greece's pro-bailout New...