World's richest man faces nude-photo blackmail by the National Enquirer
Jeff Bezos, owner of Amazon and world's richest man, has been threatened by the American tabloid The National Enquirer over nude photos it said it has of him
Trump hails 'productive' meeting between US, North Korean diplomats
Trump tweeted that US diplomats had a "very productive meeting" with their North Korean counterparts, during which they agreed on the time and date of the summit.
Egyptian former interior minister faces criminal trial

Egypt’s former interior minister Habib al-Adly faced trial for...

Egypt’s former interior minister Habib al-Adly...

‘No bodies’ found in New Zealand quake cathedral

Since the earthquake which shattered the city of Christchurch, it was feared...

Since the earthquake which shattered the city of...

Greens hit out at 'irresponsible' increase for MEPs' assistants

European Greens hit out at 'irresponsible budget increase' for...

European Greens hit out at 'irresponsible budget...

China boosts military spending

China will beef up its military budget by 12.7 percent this year, the government said today, a return to double-digit spending increases that will stir...

China will beef up its military budget by 12.7 percent...

Tight security for funeral of Pakistan minister

Authorities shut down streets and police marksmen stood guard around...

Authorities shut down streets and police marksmen stood...

Iraq sets vehicle bans ahead of planned protests

Protesters were heading on foot into central Baghdad after officials imposed...

Protesters were heading on foot into central Baghdad...

Several hurt as Sunnis, Shiites clash in Bahrain

Several people were hurt in fighting between Sunni and majority Shiite...

Several people were hurt in fighting between Sunni and...

Jammed gun saves lives in Frankfurt shooting

More people might have died in the attack on a US air force bus at Frankfurt...

More people might have died in the attack on a US air...

Libya after Gaddafi - how do tribes hold key to power?

Tribal networks have contributed to Muammar Gaddafi’s 41-year hold over...

Tribal networks have contributed to Muammar...

Power and water cut to anti-establishment Ivory Coast north

Electricity and water have been cut to northern Ivory Coast- a region...

Electricity and water have been cut to...

US soldier faces 22 new charges for leak to Wikileaks

The US Army has charged a soldier in connection with the leak US...

The US Army has charged a soldier in connection with...

Rescue effort for New Zealand earthquake declared over

Officials in New Zealand say there is no chance of finding any more survivors...

Officials in New Zealand say there is no chance of...

Man admits to conning mums into abusing kids

Hiding behind an internet persona, a US Michigan man used a fantasy...

Hiding behind an internet persona, a US Michigan man...

Yemen opposition offers president 'smooth' exit plan

Opposition groups said they have offered President Ali Abdullah Saleh plans...

Opposition groups said they have offered President Ali...

Suicide car bomb kills nine in Pakistan

A suicide car bomb targeting police killed at least nine people and wounded 31 others in a troubled northwestern Pakistani town, police said.

A suicide car bomb targeting police killed at least nine...

Chile mine report blames owners

A congressional commission in Chile has blamed the mine owners for the rockfall which left 33 men trapped underground for 69 days last year.

A congressional commission in Chile has blamed the mine...

Women 'shot’ during pro-Ouattara march in Ivory Coast

Security forces in Ivory Coast have shot dead at least six women marching in...

Security forces in Ivory Coast have shot dead at least...

Pakistan minorities minister shot dead in Islamabad

Pakistan's Minorities Minister, Shahbaz Bhatti, reportedly died after two...

Pakistan's Minorities Minister, Shahbaz Bhatti,...