Abderrazak Zorguiwas protesting economic hardship in the country and posted an online video before his self-immolation
The Sea-Watch 3 has asked a number of EU member states to coordinate the rescue of 33 migrants as the weather at sea continues to deteriorate
Syrian president says his government will not fall
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad clings to his government and claims it is in...
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad clings to his government...
'Riots not caused by broken society' – Blair
Tony Blair has accused David Cameron, Ed Miliband and his successor as Labour...
Tony Blair has accused David Cameron, Ed Miliband and his...
Marriage and divorce induce ‘large’ weight-gains, US study finds
Both marriage and divorce can trigger weight gain, according to a study by...
Both marriage and divorce can trigger weight gain,...
Biden heads to Mongolia after China talks
US Vice President Joe Biden left China after a five-day visit aimed at...
US Vice President Joe Biden left China after a five-day...
Strauss-Kahn’s prosecutors may drop case
Prosecutors are set to ask a judge to dismiss all charges in the sexual...
Prosecutors are set to ask a judge to dismiss all charges...
UNHCR appeals for safety of third-country nationals in Libya
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) called on all...
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)...
‘Gaddafi’s era is over’, says head of Libyan rebel council
Mustafa Abdel Jalil, head of the Libyan rebel council, congratulated the...
Mustafa Abdel Jalil, head of the Libyan rebel council,...
Israel and Hamas settle on Gaza truce
Israel and Hamas, the Palestinian Islamist group which governs the Gaza Strip, say they have agreed to a ceasefire in the wake of five days of...
Israel and Hamas, the Palestinian Islamist group which...
Rebels 'on the streets of Tripoli'
Libyan rebel fighters are reportedly on the streets of Tripoli, as witnesses report explosions, sustained gunfire and anti-Gaddafi protests in the capital.
Libyan rebel fighters are reportedly on the streets of...
Red Arrow pilot dies after crash
Flight Lieutenant Jon Egging, a Red Arrows pilot, has been killed after he crashed with his jet in Bournemouth, England.
Flight Lieutenant Jon Egging, a Red Arrows pilot, has...
Palestinian militants step up attacks against Israel
Palestinian militants fired at least 12 rockets into southern Israel on...
Palestinian militants fired at least 12 rockets into...
Rebels seize major Tripoli military base as fighting intensifies around capital
Libyan rebels have seized a major military base defending Tripoli, as the fight for the capital intensifies.
Libyan rebels have seized a major military base defending...
Gaddafi's son Saif al-Islam captured, say rebels
Gaddafi's son Saif al-Islam has been captured by the rebels a National...
Gaddafi's son Saif al-Islam has been captured by the...
Grad rockets injure three, seven Palestinians killed as attacks continue on Gaza
Three Palestinian workers in Israel were injured when an unidentified number of Grad rockets exploded in southern Ashdod. Just a few hours before,...
Three Palestinian workers in Israel were injured when an...
North Korea leader in Russia for talks
North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-Il arrived today in Russia to hold talks with President Dmitry Medvedev, the Kremlin said.
North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-Il arrived today in...
Updated | Rebels seize Brega, Zawiyah and Zlitan
As rebels claim they have taken control of the eastern oil town Brega and key...
As rebels claim they have taken control of the eastern...
Pope warns against 'false gods'
Pope Benedict XVI warned against "false gods" as he celebrated mass in Madrid's cathedral, on a final weekend of dazzling Catholic festivities...
Pope Benedict XVI warned against "false gods"...
Jalloud flees Djerba on Maltese plane
Libya's former number two, Abdessalem Jalloud, left for Italy via Tunisia early this morning, a senior Tunisian government official confirmed.
Libya's former number two, Abdessalem Jalloud, left...
