Trump caves over government shutdown
After 35 days, Trump finally backed a deal to fund federal agencies for three weeks. The deal includes none of the money he has demanded for a US-Mexico border wall.
Former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond charged with attempted rape
Alexander Salmond served as the First Minister of Scotland from 2007 to 2014 and is now facing serious charges of sexual abuse
Jackson's doctor found guilty
5.6 magnitude earthquake hits Oklahoma

A 5.6 magnitude earthquake that hit Oklahoma was felt in Tenessee and shook a football stadium 50 miles away. Authorities have not reported any injuries so...

A 5.6 magnitude earthquake that hit Oklahoma was felt in...

Colombians celebrate killing of FARC leader

With a bounty on his head of $3.7 million, guerrilla kingpin Alfonso Cano was...

With a bounty on his head of $3.7 million, guerrilla...

Greek PM survives confidence vote

Greek prime minister Georges Papandreou has survived a confidence vote in Athens after he called for unity to save the country's eurozone bailout package.

Greek prime minister Georges Papandreou has survived a...

Video | Several dead, injured in horrific pile-up on Britain's M5 motorway

A 27-vehicle pile-up on a British motorway sparked explosions and an inferno, leaving several people dead and around 35 injured, police said this morning.

A 27-vehicle pile-up on a British motorway sparked...

6.0 'quake hits N. Chile

A powerful magnitude 6.0 earthquake hit northern Chile at 0713 GMT this morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

A powerful magnitude 6.0 earthquake hit northern Chile at...

Video | 6 killed in Italy flash floods

Six people have died when the Italian port city of Genoa was hit by flash floods during heavy rainfall, including a woman who was apparently crushed by cars...

Six people have died when the Italian port city of Genoa...

More deaths in Syria protests

At least three people were killed when Syrian security forces opened fire on the civilians protesting against al-Assad's rule.

At least three people were killed when Syrian security...

Oakland port reopens, 101 protesters arrested

The fourth biggest port in the United States resumed operations a day after...

The fourth biggest port in the United States resumed...

Two killed and four injured in Afghanistan ‘suicide attack’

‘Suicide attack’ on private construction company kills two guards...

‘Suicide attack’ on private construction...

China busts baby trafficking ring

Police in eastern China have broken up a human trafficking gang that bought babies from poor families and sold them on for as much as $8,000, AFP reported.

Police in eastern China have broken up a human...

Greek finance minister against euro referendum

Greek Finance Minister Evangelos Venizelos said he did not agree with his...

Greek Finance Minister Evangelos Venizelos said he did...

Protests shut Oakland port, California

Protesters shut down operations at Oakland's busy port and blocked traffic on Wednesday in demonstrations against economic inequality and police...

Protesters shut down operations at Oakland's busy...

Executed American serial killer linked to more murders

Already found guilty of 34 murders, detectives are investigating the...

Already found guilty of 34 murders, detectives are...

Former Soviet military officer found guilty of arms deal

A former Soviet military officer has been found guilty in a New York court of...

A former Soviet military officer has been found guilty in...

Malta Stock Exchange signs Xetra contract with Deutsche Börse

The Malta Stock Exchange is going to use Xetra – Deutsche Börse...

The Malta Stock Exchange is going to use Xetra –...

Malta-flagged tanker seized by pirates - reports

The Associated Press is reporting that pirates have seized an oil tanker off...

The Associated Press is reporting that pirates have...

Vatican prosecutor in global call for child protection

Vatican calls on global institutions to ‘protect’...

Vatican calls on global institutions to...