North Korean ambassador to Italy goes into hiding after asking for asylum
The ambassador disappeared after seeking asylum in an unnamed western country
Chinese space probe lands on the dark side of the Moon
The unmanned spacecraft is the first to land on the moon's far side
Iran warns UN it would ‘not hesitate’ to hit back

In a formal complaint, Iran has warned the United Nations it would “not...

In a formal complaint, Iran has warned the United Nations...

Syrian oil deal snapped up by Trafigura on day of US boycott

A giant oil trader with Maltese shareholding is believed to have picked up a...

A giant oil trader with Maltese shareholding is believed...

Gay blood donations ban against EU law – Commissioner John Dalli

European Commissioner John Dalli says that blanket ban on gay blood donations...

European Commissioner John Dalli says that blanket ban on...

Pam Anderson tells Dalli not to set clock back on animal-tested cosmetics

PETA supporter Pamela Anderson asks Commissioner John Dalli not to delay legislation on banning sale of cosmetics tested on animals.

PETA supporter Pamela Anderson asks Commissioner John...

Gaddafi phones TV station, vows to defeat opposition and NATO

Col Muammar Gaddafi has phoned the Syrian Arrai TV channel, vowing to defeat...

Col Muammar Gaddafi has phoned the Syrian Arrai TV...

43 killed in plane crash, Russian authorities investigate

Russian aviation investigators have launched an inquiry into the passenger...

Russian aviation investigators have launched an inquiry...

Police detain three suspects in Delhi terrorist bombing

Police say they have traced an email sent from Kashmir allegedly claiming...

Police say they have traced an email sent from Kashmir...

France accuses Syria of crimes against humanity

As human rights activists report that Syrian forces have killed at least 23...

As human rights activists report that Syrian forces have...

India high court blast in Delhi kills nine

At least nine people died and 45 injured when an explosion rocked the high...

At least nine people died and 45 injured when an...

Gaddafi rumoured headed towards Southern Libya

Gaddafi is likely to have left his desert stronghold...

Gaddafi is likely to have left his desert stronghold...

Greece 'to speed up cost-cutting work'

The Greek finance minister pledges to hasten reforms to cut public spending and reduce the size of the state, saying privatisation plans will start...

The Greek finance minister pledges to hasten reforms to...

Hosni Mubarak's trial to resume after courthous scuffles

The trial of former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak due to resume...

The trial of former Egyptian...

Rebels at odds over Gaddafi’s whereabouts, council claims dictator is 'surrounded'

While the National Transition Council’s deputy defense minister said that Gaddafi’s whereabouts are unknown, another spokesperson said that...

While the National Transition Council’s deputy...

Libya live blog | Libyan armoured cars convoy crosses into Niger carrying money and gold

Live blog on events as they unfold in Libya.

Live blog on events as they unfold in Libya.

Texas battles ‘catastrophic’ wildfire

Wildfires ravaging Texas forced the state's governor and presidential...

Wildfires ravaging Texas forced the state's governor...

UK Prime Minister to allow TV cameras in criminal trials

Television cameras are expected to be allowed into criminal courts for the...

Television cameras are expected to be allowed into...

Asia stocks are mixed after Monday's sell-off in Europe

Asian stocks were mixed, after European markets tumbled on Monday amid...

Asian stocks were mixed, after European markets tumbled...

Man ‘seizes child hostage’ outside Sydney family court

A man who claims he has a bomb is holding a young girl, believed to be his...

A man who claims he has a bomb is holding a young girl,...