Detained refugees in Libya moved to safety in second UNHCR relocation
The relocation effort, which follows a previous operation last week, saw 150 refugees who were being detained in the Abu Selim detention centre in south Tripoli being taken...
Macron vows to rebuild the Notre Dame Cathedral within five years
French President Emmanuel Macron says the cathedral will be rebuilt "even more beautifully," and that he wants the work done within five years
New Tibetan leader sworn in as premier

Lobsang Sangay is sworn in as the new prime minister of Tibet's government in exile.

Lobsang Sangay is sworn in as the new prime minister of...

Judge rejects Tymoshenko's release as tensions run high in Ukraine

A judge has rejected requests by former Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia...

A judge has rejected requests by former Ukrainian Prime...

Nick Clegg rejects claims of leaderless government in the face of London riots

Nick Clegg rejects claims that the government failed to provide leadership amid the riots that enveloped the capital over the weekend because senior...

Nick Clegg rejects claims that the government failed to...

US shares fall sharply, prompted by US credit downgrade

Global stock markets have extended heavy losses suffered last week despite...

Global stock markets have extended heavy losses suffered...

Syrian regime faced with diplomatic pressure as region calls for reason and a halt to violence

Syria's neighbours are increasing diplomatic pressure on the country as the regime continues a violent crackdown on anti-government protests.

Syria's neighbours are increasing...

Police out in force in Tottenham

The killing of a man leads to riots in North London

The killing of a man leads to riots in North London

Protesters retake Madrid square after police charge

Thousands of Spain's "indignant" protesters reoccupied...

Thousands of Spain's "indignant" protesters...

Updated | NATO helicopter shot down by Taliban

A helicopter from the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF)...

A helicopter from the NATO-led International Security...

Gunman killed at Saudi’s prince palace

Security forces shot dead a gunman as he opened fire on the Jeddah palace of Saudi Interior Minister Prince Nayef bin Abdul Aziz early this morning, a...

Security forces shot dead a gunman as he opened fire on...

Typhoon Muifa to bring gales, rain to China

China's meteorological authorities said that strong rain will pelt the...

China's meteorological authorities said that strong...

Sonia Gandhi recovering from surgery

India's ruling Congress Party leader Sonia Gandhi undergoes surgery abroad for an undisclosed ailment.

India's ruling Congress Party leader Sonia...

Chile hit by violent anti-government protests

Police and demonstrators clash in Santiago as students lead unrest against...

Police and demonstrators clash in Santiago as students...

'At least 2,000 killed' in Syria - US

The Syrian government is responsible for more than 2,000 deaths in its crackdown against protests, says US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

The Syrian government is responsible for more than 2,000...

Former Ukranian PM ‘detained’

A Ukrainian court has ordered the detention of former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko following a state prosecutor's motion to take her into custody...

A Ukrainian court has ordered the detention of former...

Japan dismisses three nuclear power officials in industry reshuffle

Three men in charge of nuclear power safety and policy have been sacked by...

Three men in charge of nuclear power safety and policy...

UN condemns Syrian government crackdown on protests

The UN Security Council condemns the Syrian government for its deadly...

The UN Security Council condemns the Syrian government...

IMF head Christine Lagarde faces investigation decision

New IMF chief Christine Lagarde is set to find out whether she will...

New IMF chief Christine Lagarde is set to find...

AD calls for legally-binding UN resolution on Syrian crackdown

The UN’s declaration on Syria "is simply not enough,”...

The UN’s declaration on Syria "is simply...