Germany extends Saudi Arabia arms sales ban
Berlin extends until the end of March a ban on weapon exports to Riyadh, citing concern over the country's role in Yemen's war
Human rights groups want EU to limit cooperation with Libyan coast guard
Amnesty and Human Rights Watch have called for a temporary agreement between EU states that outlines where rescued migrants should disembark and how they should be relocated
Greece approves austerity measures

Greek MPs approve the controversial package of austerity measures, demanded by the eurozone and IMF in return for a €130 billion bailout. Violent clashes...

Greek MPs approve the controversial package of austerity...

MEP in talks with US Homeland Security deputy on passenger records

Nationalist MEP Simon Busuttil took part in high-level discussions with US...

Nationalist MEP Simon Busuttil took part in high-level...

Whitney Houston dies aged 48

American singer and actress Whitney Houston dies in Los Angeles at the age of 48.

American singer and actress Whitney Houston dies in Los...

Greek Prime Minister in final warning on austerity measures

The Greek Prime Minister warns the nation of a collapse in living standards if...

The Greek Prime Minister warns the nation of a collapse in...

Thousands protest against ACTA in Europe

Thousands of persons took to the streets of Europe to protests against the controversial anti-counterfeiting treaty, ACTA.

Thousands of persons took to the streets of Europe to...

Murdoch flying to London after Sun journalists are arrested

Media mogul Rupert Murdoch is to fly to London following the arrest of five...

Media mogul Rupert Murdoch is to fly to London following...

Greek Cabinet approves fresh austerity cuts

Greek Cabinet of Ministers approves fresh austerity measures demanded by the...

Greek Cabinet of Ministers approves fresh austerity...

Fresh blasts is Syria cause more death

Two bomb blasts hit Syrian military and security buildings in the northern city of Aleppo on Friday, killing 28 people in the worst violence to hit the...

Two bomb blasts hit Syrian military and security buildings...

Sudan and South Sudan sign peace treaty

Sudan and South Sudan sign a non-aggression pact regarding disputed border, as talks continue over oil pipeline fees.

Sudan and South Sudan sign a non-aggression pact regarding...

Saudi detained by Malaysian police over Twitter posts

Malaysian police detain Saudi Arabian writer for Twitter posts considered...

Malaysian police detain Saudi Arabian writer for Twitter...

EU sets tough conditions for Greek bailout

Eurozone finance ministers set out new conditions to a €130 billion bailout...

Eurozone finance ministers set out new conditions to a...

China's exports and imports fall in January

China's exports fall in January, the first decline in more than two years,...

China's exports fall in January, the first decline in more...

Obama condemns Syrian army attack on Homs

US President Barack Obama describes the Syrian army's mortar and rocket attacks...

US President Barack Obama describes the Syrian army's...

UN chief condemns attacks in Syria, warns of more bloodshed

United Nations general secretary Ban Ki-Moon accuses Syrian government of...

United Nations general secretary Ban Ki-Moon accuses Syrian...

Greek parties fail to agree on austerity cuts

Greek leaders Thursday fell short of striking a deal on austerity cuts, even as...

Greek leaders Thursday fell short of striking a deal on...

Ousted Maldives president arrested

The former president of the Maldives faced arrest on Thursday after being ousted from his post earlier in the week in what he said was a coup at gunpoint.

The former president of the Maldives faced arrest on...

Russia claims success in Antarctic drilling

Russian scientists are reporting success in their quest to drill into Lake...

Russian scientists are reporting success in their quest to...

Scicluna calls on Catholic Church to act with determination against child abuse

Maltese prelate calls on Catholic Church to act with determination against child abuse

Maltese prelate calls on Catholic Church to act with...