Sunni insurgents and al-Qaida militants step up violence against Shiite-led Iraqi government.
EU foreign ministers in Brussels accept UK and France proposal not to extend arms embargo on Syrian opposition groups.
Attempts to reach a European Union agreement on supplying arms to the Syrian opposition collapsed on Monday (May 27), freeing Britain and France to go it alone in arming the rebels starting in August if they decide to do so.
French daily Le Monde says staff witnessed use of banned weapons, and suffered serious health problems
Senior Conservatives to hold 'rogue summit' to form coaltion with Ukip giving Nigel Farage Cabinet post.
Amman asks Washington to provide Patriot missile batteries as Syria conflict intensifies.
The three were arrested on suspicion of hatching plot to kill British soldier Drummer Lee Rigby.
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu to defy US on West Bank expansion, say sources in Tel Aviv.
Cabinet-level Terfor group to consider new powers to curb extremist preaching - while May pledges Communications Bill will go ahead.
Two rockets fired at Shiite neighbourhood in southern Beirut injuring four people.
Police looking for North African man after French soldier was stabbed as strong link suspected between Woolwich and Paris incidents.
Youths torch cars in Stockholm as first incidents reported in Orebro and Linkoping.
Ex-Hell's Angel Morten Storm recruited as spy after rising up terror group's ranks.
FT, Reuters, AP and AFB among media giants targeted by hackers baking Damascus regime.
Osaka mayor Toru Hashimoto apologises to comfort women after botched reconciliation meeting with Kil Won-ok and Kim Bok-dong.
President Francois Hollande says France will keep on fighting terrorists in Mali after bomb at Areva uranium mine.
Labour up on 42%, Tories down on 29% and Ukip holds third place over Lib Dems on 13%, YouGov-Sun poll shows
Two suspects arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder as police follow many lines of inquiry.
President tells National Defence University in Washington that al-Qaida terrorism remains a potential threat.
Saying military drone strikes are effective and legal, U.S. President Barack Obama defends the use of the unmanned aircraft during a policy speech in Washington.
Todashev was shot dead by FBI in Orlando, Florida during questioning over Boston Marathon brothers links.
US President to announce moves to restrict strikes and make their use more transparent.
Italian magistrate 'Ilda the Red' demanded Milan court impose six-year jail term for former prime minister.
Reporters accused of bias after criticising government 'whitewash' over shooting of Palestinian boy.
Former minister appears before Paris court over controversial 2008 arbitration deal that ruled against Credit Lyonnaise.
Foreign Secretary in Israel with US counterpart John Kerry to re-launch Palestine peace negotiations.
Detectives warn of new type of terror threat after slaughter on south London street.
Anti-Muslims sentiments in parts of UK as two men arrested for attacking mosques.
Cameron holds emergency talks with top politicians and security officials after a British solider was allegedly hacked to death in south London.
Former Beatles member Paul McCartney on Wednesday (May 22) wrote a letter to Russian authorities in support of the jailed members of the anti-Putin punk rock group Pussy Riot.
