POLITICS

Vandals have sprayed anti-Christian graffiti's at a Baptist church in Jerusalem, in what appeared to be a 'price tag' attack.

Anissa Haddadi Feb 20, 2012

Syrian authorities have released iconic blogger and human rights activist Razan Ghazzawi along with other six women, AFP reported.

Gianluca Mezzofiore Feb 20, 2012

Twitter Helps Kenyan Village Chief Fight Crime

Staff Reporter Feb 20, 2012

In its latest statement, Foxconn (the Apple-contracted Chinese company under review for labour practices) has promised to hike wages by 16 to 25 per cent.

Staff Reporter Feb 20, 2012

Two Italian naval guards face trial in India for shooting dead local fishermen but Rome demands trial should be held in Italy.

Gianluca Mezzofiore Feb 20, 2012

Gang clashes in Monterrey prison leave 44 inmates dead - but jail authorities cannot say who they are.

Anissa Haddadi Feb 20, 2012

Iran pledges backing for Nigeria's fight against Boko Haram and calls on neighbours to join the struggle.

Anissa Haddadi Feb 20, 2012

Spanish hackers slip through security at Spain's Hollywood-style awards to protest against anti-piracy law.

Gianluca Mezzofiore Feb 20, 2012

Poll shows six times more people trust health professionals rather than PM and Andrew Lansley over health service reforms.

Nicholas Edmondson Feb 20, 2012

"Oil sales to British and French companies have ceased," the Oil Ministry says. The decision is not expected to have a big impact on either Britain or France, however.

Staff Reporter Feb 19, 2012

Researchers from the University of Washington have discovered that global warming will affect food production.

Staff Reporter Feb 19, 2012

Westminster Abbey Receives Charter

Staff Reporter Feb 19, 2012

The FBI on Friday arrested a man who they allege was going to "blow himself up" in a suicide bombing attack at the U.S. Capitol, home to the U.S. Congress.

Staff Reporter Feb 18, 2012

The investigations into the blasts that rattled Bangkok on Feb. 14 have taken an interesting, if slightly sordid twist.

Chandrashekar Srinivasan Feb 17, 2012

Libyans celebrate one-year anniversary of uprising that led to death of Muammar Gaddafi.

Anissa Haddadi Feb 17, 2012

Egyptian Bedoiun smugglers target growing number of African migrants crossing harsh desert terrain in bid to reach Israel.

Anissa Haddadi Feb 17, 2012

Greek culture minister Pavlos Geroulanos resigns over theft of dozens over ancient artefacts.

Gianluca Mezzofiore Feb 17, 2012

Thousands of Palestinians march in Gaza and the West Bank demanding release of Islamic leader Khader Adnan. ,

Gianluca Mezzofiore Feb 17, 2012

Barack Obama's chances of winning second term boosted by jobless claimant figures hitting four-year low.

Gordon Macrae Feb 17, 2012

Home secretary tries to ensure no evidence obtained under torture will be used in a trial, so Qatada can be deported from the UK.

Shane Croucher Feb 17, 2012

Penny Hughes, chairwoman of state-owned RBS's remuneration committee, hit out at public fury over bonuses.

Shane Croucher Feb 17, 2012

Bank Hapoalim security measures foil viral attack on £50bn asset pot that tried to access accounts.

Gianluca Mezzofiore Feb 17, 2012

Four Iranian scientists, killed in mysterious circumstances, honoured by president in run-up to elections.

Anissa Haddadi Feb 17, 2012

Rupert Murdoch has announced that the Sun on Sunday will be launched "very soon" in an email sent to staff at News International; the News Corp chairman visited staff at the Sun on Friday

Alistair Charlton Feb 17, 2012

Wulff admits he has lost trust of German public over favourable home loan allegations.

Gianluca Mezzofiore Feb 17, 2012

Animals rights groups and celebrities join forces to oppose plans for IPO by company that uses bear bile in tonics.

Anissa Haddadi Feb 17, 2012

Murder charges laid against suspects aboard Enrica Lexie cargo vessel who shot dead Indian fishermen they thought were pirates.

Gianluca Mezzofiore Feb 17, 2012

Deal between two countries will see new generation of nuclear power plants built in UK.

Shane Croucher Feb 17, 2012

Syrian conflict lines pockets of arms smugglers in Iraq at a price.

Anissa Haddadi Feb 16, 2012