POLITICS

Amnesty International releases report on 'human rights catastrophe' in Islamist-controlled south Yemen.

"We are not making reforms because I want to. We are merely responding to the people's desire for reform. Therefore my future depends on the people and their wishes."

New report also suggests nearly half of kids with cancer grow apart from friends because of treatment.

Powerful blast damages offices in Aspropygos but no injuries or fatalities reported.

Juncker to quit the position "at the end of this year, or the beginning of next year."

Iran says captured drone flew over country several times in last few days.

Israeli PM committed to building 3,000 homes in East Jerusalem and West Bank.

Austerity measures coupled with weak global trade and eurozone debt crisis will constrain Britain's growth, predicts the British Chamber of Commerce (BCC).

The US is looking into claims that Iranian has captured an unmanned US drone aircraft which was flying in its airspace over Gulf waters.

Reports suggest Assad preparing chemical weapons arsenal despite denials by Syrian regime.

Former Italian prime minister never kissed nor touched any girl, journalist tells court.

Mother of George Papandreou accused of holding largest secret bank account on Lagarde List.

Twenty Farc rebels killed in bombing by the Colombian Army near Ecuadorian border.

Leader of Catholic Church will start tweeting on 12 December, the feast day of the Madonna of Guadaloupe

Palestinian 'terrorist' was killed by Israeli Shin Bet officers amid growing tensions in the West Bank.

Activist tells new Beijing leader that he should embark on urgent programme of reform.

Israeli ambassadors called in to explain shock decision to build 3,000 settler homes on West Bank.

As the International fallout begins following the controversial announcement from Israel that it is planning to allow 3000 new homes to be built in the controversial E1 area of East Jerusalem.

Military chief Massoud Jazayeri says hundreds of US thinktanks are targeting Tehran.

President Mursi calls for fresh dialogue as opposition forces brace for 'final warning' rally.

Britain must wait longer than expected to achieve its deficit-reduction goals, says Chancellor George Osborne.

Taliban militants claim responsibility for the attack on the joint US-Afghan air base in Jalalabad.

Egyptian President Mohammed Mursi has announced that a referendum on the draft constitution will be held by mid-December.

Pyongyang says a long-range rocket may be launched at any time between 10 and 22 December.

Australia becomes the first country to implement a law to standardise cigarette packaging.

The US restrains itself from supporting Israel in its housing move in Jerusalem and West Bank.

Muslim Brotherhood changes its rally venue to near Cairo University in an apparent move to avoid clashes between the supporters and opponents of Mohammed Mursi.

PM quashes leading climate change expert appointment for Department of Energy role.

Outlandish KCNA story about find by North Korean archaeologists may be response to Onion piece mocking leader Kim Jong-un.