

Tibet's exiled Dalai Lama to cede political role
Tibet's exiled spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has announced long-awaited...
Tibet's exiled spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has...
Robert Mugabe denies plans for snap election in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe president Robert Mugabe said he will not violate the country’s...
Zimbabwe president Robert Mugabe said he will not violate...
Southern Europe tourism destinations benefit from North African unrest
As social unrest sweeps through the North African continent and other Arab countries and threatens regime after regime, Southern European countries are...
As social unrest sweeps through the North African...
Battles erupt in Az-Zawiyah and Ras Lanuf, as imposition of no-fly zone still in talks
Forces loyal to Muammar Gaddafi and anti-government rebels are locked in intense fighting for control of several cities and towns across Libya, where a near...
Forces loyal to Muammar Gaddafi and anti-government...
Gaddafi willing to discuss his exit, Portugese media reports
Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi is willing to start talks about...
Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi is willing...
MEPs urge EU to recognise rebel Libyan Council as official, back ‘no-fly zone’
MEPs call on High Representative Ashton to recognise the Interim Libyan National Council, and call on EU Member States to “stand...
MEPs call on High Representative Ashton...
NATO approves increasing military presence in central Med
NATO has approved increasing the presence of maritime military assets in the...
NATO has approved increasing the presence of maritime...
Libyan state TV says Dutch evacuation crew has been freed
Three Dutch soldiers were taken captive by Libyan troops during a botched...
Three Dutch soldiers were taken captive by Libyan troops...
Suicide bomber kills 34 at Pakistan funeral
A suicide bomber attacked a funeral procession near the northwestern...
A suicide bomber attacked a funeral procession near the...
Afghan war civilian deaths hit record high - UN
The impact of the Afghanistan war on ordinary people was laid bare by UN...
The impact of the Afghanistan war on ordinary people was...
Strong quake hits northeast Japan, tsunami warning issued
A tsunami advisory of up to 50 cm was issued for northeastern Japan after the...
A tsunami advisory of up to 50 cm was issued for...
Yemen security forces open fire at Sanaa protest
Security forces in Yemen have opened fire at a large protest outside the...
Security forces in Yemen have opened fire at a large...
Air raids hit Libyan oil city
Concern has arisen that gas facilities have been hit in Ras Lanuf as they have come under attack by Gaddafi’s forces
Concern has arisen that gas facilities have been hit in...
EU marks 100 years of Women's Day
The European Union is today marking the 100th anniversary of International Women's Day hailing women's "crucial role in bringing about change in...
The European Union is today marking the 100th anniversary...
Berlusconi undergoes bone transplant surgery
Following the assault in 2009 in which a man threw a souvenir at his face,...
Following the assault in 2009 in which a man threw a...
At least 20 dead reported in Pakistan car bomb incident
At least 20 people died and many injured when a car bomb exploded at a petrol...
At least 20 people died and many injured when a car bomb...
Corruption trial against Jacques Chirac kicks off
A long-awaited corruption court trial placing former French President and...
A long-awaited corruption court trial placing former...
Libya no-fly zone gathering pace
The UK and France are seeking United Nations backing to carry out air patrols to prevent Colont Muammar Gaddafi’s warplanes from attacking civilians.
The UK and France are seeking United Nations backing to...