Japan Lashes Out At China For New Airspace Rules
Japan has warned that the creation of an air defence zone by China over disputed islands in the East China Sea will lead to "unpredictable events" in the near future.
Egypt President Signs Law Restricting Protests
Egypt's president signed a new bill into law on Sunday (November 24) restricting rallies and other public gatherings, in a move likely to raise fresh questions about the army-backed government's democratic credentials.
Hundreds Queue Up for Charity Beckham Clothes
Hundreds of enthusiastic shoppers queued around the block to snap up bargains after Victoria and David Beckham donated a shop's worth of their clothes to the Chelsea branch of The British Red Cross charity store.
Kennedy Family Lays Wreath At JFK Gravesite
Members of the Kennedy family on Friday (November 22) laid a wreath of remembrance at the gravesite of John F. Kennedy, the president who inspired a generation until he was felled by an assassin's bullet 50 years ago today November 22, 1963.
Queen Rises Above It All With Visit To London's Shard
Britain's Queen Elizabeth gazed over two thousand years of history on Thursday (November 21) during a visit to western Europe's tallest building - The Shard.
Twenty-One Dead, More Trapped In Latvian Supermarket Collapse
Rescue workers pulled more bodies from the ruins of a collapsed supermarket in the Latvian capital, Riga, on Friday (November 22) taking the death toll to 21 with others feared buried in the rubble.
Microsoft Xbox One Goes On Sale Worldwide
Microsoft's latest gaming console Xbox One went on sale on Friday (November 22) at midnight at the Bestbuy Theatre in New York.
Afghan President Says Trust With the US is an Issue
Afghan President Hamid Karzai told a meeting of tribal elders and political leaders on Thursday (November 21) they should support a vital security pact with the United States, but acknowledged there was little trust between the two nations.
Monty Python Return With New Stage Show
The comic team Monty Python, whose BBC TV series from the 1970s and feature films took their subversive humour and "Dead Parrot" routine around the world, are to reunite for a stage show, British media reported on Wednesday.
First Batch of Fuel Rods Removed From Fukushima
Japanese media on Thursday (November 21) reported the first batch of fuel rods have left the reactor after they were removed earlier this week into casks, the first step in the long and hazardous process of decommissioning Fukushima Daiichi plant.
Russia Releases British Greenpeace Activist
Greenpeace released footage of two activists who were granted bail on Wednesday (November 20) after being arrested by Russian coast guards during a Greenpeace protest against Arctic oil drilling.
Aid Slowly Reaching Victims Of Typhoon Haiyan
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) delivered aid to the town of Balangkayan in Eastern Samar province on Wednesday (November 20) as officials admitted aid had been slow to get to some of the areas affected by Typhoon Haiyan.
NYC Mayor Snuffs Out Smoking For People Under 21
New York's "public health" mayor, Michael Bloomberg, reinforced his legacy on Tuesday (November 19) when he signed a law that prevented the sale of cigarettes and tobacco products to those under the age of 21.
Google Maps To Remove Image Of Slain Teen
Google said on Tuesday (November 19) it will remove a satellite photo from its Maps service that shows a 14-year-old teenager shot to death in Richmond, California, in 2009.
South African Rescue Teams Search For Trapped In Building Collapse
Rescue teams were pressed into service, working into the night after a mall under construction caved in on Tuesday (November 19), killing one person and trapping up to 50 more near the South African city of Durban.
Doctor Who Finally Arrives At Buckingham Palace
The world famous BBC series Doctor Who was brought to life in Buckingham Palace on Monday (November 18) - one of the few places the time travelling Doctor had yet to visit - as part of the 50th anniversary celebrations for the hit television series.
Sardinia Cyclone Kills 16
The death toll from storms in Sardinia rose to at least 16 on Tuesday (November 19), with many areas still out of reach of rescue services, the governor of the Italian island said.
Two Blasts Near Iranian Embassy In Beirut
Two explosions targeting the Iranian embassy hit the Lebanese capital Beirut on Tuesday (November 19), security sources said, killing at least seven people and damaging buildings in the embassy compound.
Cash Starts Flowing Again In Tacloban
Cash began to flow again for residents of typhoon-ravaged Tacloban on Tuesday (November 19), after some banking services resumed operations for the first time since super Typhoon Haiyan destroyed much of the city.
Prince William Launches BAFTA Youth Training Schemes
The Duke of Cambridge Prince William on Monday (November 18) appeared in his role as President of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts at the BAFTA headquarters in London.
Nobel Prize-Winning Novelist Doris Lessing Dies At 94
The Nobel Prize-winning novelist Doris Lessing, one of the most important English-language writers of the late 20th century, has died aged 94, her publisher said on Sunday (November 17).
Libyan Army Maintains Calm On Tripoli Streets
The Libyan army on Sunday (November 17) maintained a strong presence on the streets of Tripoli after two security sources said the country's deputy intelligence chief was kidnapped outside the capital city's airport.
Russia Mourns After Plane Crash Kills 50 People
Flags flew at half-mast outside Russia's Kazan airport on Monday (November 18), as Russians mourned 50 killed in a plane crash.
DJs And Singers Take Over London Eye
Red Bull Revolutions in Sound took over the London Eye on Thursday night (November 14), for the culmination of events celebrating fifteen years of the Red Bull Music Academy.
Tamils Demand Sri Lanka Commonwealth Suspension
Tamils now living in London demonstrated noisily outside the Commonwealth Secretariat on Friday (November 15) to coincide with the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Sri Lanka.
EU Finance Ministers To Discuss Backstops For Banks In Difficulty
European finance ministers gathered in Brussels on Friday (November 15) to pledge to stand by banks that are exposed as being dangerously weak by health checks next year.
England Prepare To Face All Blacks At Twickenham
The rugby World Cup might be two years away but England's clash against New Zealand at Twickenham on Saturday (November 16) is a significant waymarker for both sides' psychological approach to the 2015 tournament.
Relief Goods Arrive In Tacloban As Residents Await Aid
The exodus of survivors from Tacloban city continued on Friday (November 16), as families scrambled to get onto military flights, abandoning their ravaged communities.
Sony Playstation 4 Goes On Sale In The U.S.
Sony's newest gaming console PlayStation 4 (PS4) hit U.S. stores on Friday (November 15) on midnight.
UK Crimestoppers Target 13 British Fugitives In Spain
Crimestoppers and Britain's National Crime Agency (NCA) launched a new campaign in Madrid on Thursday (November 14) targeting 13 British fugitives believed to be at-large in Spain.
