Hundreds missing after Brazilian dam collapse
The incident comes just over three years after another dam burst in Minas Gerais, killing 19 people. That was Brazil's worst environmental disaster
Trump caves over government shutdown
After 35 days, Trump finally backed a deal to fund federal agencies for three weeks. The deal includes none of the money he has demanded for a US-Mexico border wall.
Amanda Knox speaks at Meredith Kercher murder appeal

Amanda Knox has told an Italian appeal court her conviction for the murder of...

Amanda Knox has told an Italian appeal court her...

Bernard Madoff's son found dead

One of Bernard Madoff's sons was found dead Saturday of an apparent suicide, according to a law enforcement official.

One of Bernard Madoff's sons was found dead Saturday...

Croatian police issue arrest warrant for ex-PM

The Croatian prime minister facing an international arrest warrant and is...

The Croatian prime minister facing an international...

Empty chair left for jailed Chinese Nobel laureate as ‘strongest possible argument’

When ambassadors, royalty and other VIPs take their seats in Oslo's City Hall today for the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony, one chair left will remain...

When ambassadors, royalty and other VIPs take their seats...

Wikileaks reveals the US’s monitoring of 'aggressive' China in Africa

The US is closely monitoring China’s increasing role in Africa according to the latest secret US diplomatic cables released by Wikileaks.

The US is closely monitoring China’s increasing...

Haiti candidate to challenge elections results

Narrowly ousted popular singer-turned Haitian presidential contender has...

Narrowly ousted popular singer-turned Haitian...

UN backs opposition Alassane Ouattara as Ivory Coast president

The UN security council issued a statement saying Ivory Coast opposition...

The UN security council issued a statement saying Ivory...

'Anonymous' Hackers hit Mastercard and Visa over Wikileaks row

Hackers forming part of the online ‘hactivists’ group...

Hackers forming part of the...

MPs to vote on tuition fees rise, students protests planned

The UK’s controversy over raising tuition fees in to £9,000 per...

The UK’s controversy over raising tuition fees in...

WikiLeaks cables reveal Shell's grip on Nigerian state

WikiLeak-ed US embassy cables revealed oil giant Shell claimed to have...

WikiLeak-ed US embassy cables revealed oil giant...

Tension in UK student protests rise as MPs debate fees increase

Student demonstrators are clashing with police in Westminster where they...

Student demonstrators are clashing with police in...

Prince Charles and Camilla attacked

Angry students target Prince Charles, amid angry and violent protests in London.  Earlier in the day a small group of English university students also...

Angry students target Prince Charles, amid angry and...

US affirms commitment to defend SKorea

US military is warning North Korea that its commitment to helping South Korea defend itself is "unquestioned," even as while...

US military is warning North Korea that...

British newlywed accused of killing bride

Shrien Dewani, whose wife Anni was shot dead last month whilst they were in...

Shrien Dewani, whose wife Anni was shot dead last month...

10 die in market bomb

Police officials report that a bomb detonated at a market in northwest Pakistan has left at least 10 dead.

Police officials report that a bomb detonated at a market...

WikiLeaks founder is jailed in Britain in sex case

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is currently arrested and jailed...

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is currently...

German government challenged over eurozone bailout

A legal challenge is underway in Germany to block planned bailouts of...

A legal challenge is underway in Germany to block planned...

SKorea to make islands near NKorea fortresses

South Korea's president vows to turn five islands along the North Korean...

South Korea's president vows to turn five islands...