Updated | WikiLeaks founder in British police custody after Ecuador withdraws protection
Julian Assange took refuge at the Ecuadorian embassy in London seven years ago, to evade extradition to Sweden
UN postpones Libyan national conference after Tripoli clashes
A UN-sponsored national conference aimed at restoring stability back to Libya scheduled to start on 14 April has been postponed after General Khalifa Haftar ordered his troops to...
Hacktivists arrested in Spain

Europol arrest four persons in anti-hackivist operation.

Europol arrest four persons in anti-hackivist operation.

2.5 million sign petition against ACTA to MEPs

A petition calling on MEPs “to stand for a free and open Internet and...

A petition calling on MEPs “to stand for a free and open...

Nine killed and 12 injured in Nato base attack in Afghan

Taliban claim responsibility for nine killed and 12 injured by a suicide car...

Taliban claim responsibility for nine killed and 12 injured...

Gillard wins leadership vote to remain Australian Prime Minister

Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard defeats Kevin Rudd in the Labour Party...

Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard defeats Kevin Rudd...

The Artist scoops five Oscars

Silent movie The Artist has triumphed at the Oscars, winning five awards including best picture, best director and best actor for Jean Dujardin.

Silent movie The Artist has triumphed at the Oscars,...

Costa Allegra adrift after fire

Italian cruise ship, Costa Allegra adrift off the Seychelles with more than 1,000 people on board following a fire.

Italian cruise ship, Costa Allegra adrift off the...

Costa Allegra adrift after fire

Italian cruise ship, Costa Allegra adrift off the Seychelles with more than 1,000 people on board following a fire.

Italian cruise ship, Costa Allegra adrift off the...

‘It’s time for women to take part in the new Libya’ – health minister Fatima Hamroush

In Libya’s slow, long road towards democracy, women have an active part to play says the new health minister for the North African country.

In Libya’s slow, long road towards democracy, women have...

As violence rages, Syria holds referendum on Constitution

Syria holds a referendum today on a new constitution, dismissed by the...

Syria holds a referendum today on a new constitution,...

Afghan police officer wanted for death of Nato officers

Afghan counter-terrorism officials say escaped police security officer is...

Afghan counter-terrorism officials say escaped police...

Mandela recovering well after night in hospital

Former South African President Nelson Mandela recovering well after spending...

Former South African President Nelson Mandela recovering...

Foreign Ministry issues penalties on trade with Belarus tycoon

Belarus dictator’s associate under EU blacklist still has Malta-firm...

Belarus dictator’s associate under EU blacklist still has...

British MP charged with common assault

British MP Eric Joyce allegedly was part of a fight which took place in a House of Commons bar.

British MP Eric Joyce allegedly was part of a fight which...

Rudd runs against PM Gillard in Oz leader bid

Former Australian premier Kevin Rudd has confirmed that he will run against...

Former Australian premier Kevin Rudd has confirmed that he...

Fourth day of violent protests expected in Afghanistan

Protests sparked by the burning of the Koran by US soldiers in Afghanistan have...

Protests sparked by the burning of the Koran by US soldiers...

Mladic accuses UN war crimes tribunal of being biased

Former Bosnian Serb forces commander General Ratko Mladic has accused the UN...

Former Bosnian Serb forces commander General Ratko Mladic...

Australian PM calls for party leadership ballot

Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard has called a ballot on the leadership...

Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard has called a ballot...

At least 33 killed in Iraq attacks

At least 33 people were killed and dozens more injured in a series of bombings and shootings across Iraq, AFP reported.

At least 33 people were killed and dozens more injured in a...