Bones found in the Vatican 'most likely belong to a woman' says report
Initial examination of bones found at the Vatican's embassy in Rome suggest they belong to a woman according to reports
Donald Trump details plan for tougher US entry for migrants
Donlad Trump has said that if migrants "throw rocks at our military" then US soldiers should "consider it a rifle"
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...