Syria Civil War: Deadly Air Strike on Aleppo Market Kills 33
Assad's fighter jets launch deadly strikes on rebel-held district of Aleppo
Vladimir Putin Demands Ukraine Withdraws Troops From Eastern Regions Beset by Violence
Russian President tells Angela Merkel it is 'imperative to withdraw all military units' in country's east.
France Agrees Workers Can Donate Days Off to Colleagues with Sick Children
French parliament passes law allowing workers to pass paid leave to parents of ill children.
Ukraine Crisis: Russian Military Attache Detained For Spying
Unnamed diplomat ordered to leave Ukraine for undertaking 'intelligence activities'.
American Public Wants Diminished Role on World Stage
Washington needs to reduce involvement in world affairs despite escalating Ukraine crisis, poll finds
Ukraine Crisis: German KSK Special Forces Ready to Storm Slaviansk to Release Kidnapped OSCE Observers
Bundestag on alert in case Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe inspectors lives are endangered.
Afghan and Western Forces Kill Scores of Insurgents on Pakistan Border
Biggest assault against Taliban-linked Haqqani network kills 60 as US seeks to leave mark before departure next year.
Syria: Isis Jihadists Hanging Victims on Public Crucifixes
Islamist militants accused of hanging victims from crosses in public squares in Northern Syria.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping: Xinjiang in Front Line of War on Terror
Police are 'fists and daggers' in fight against terrorism in western China, says premier
Israeli Soldier Pulls Gun on Palestinian Teenager in West Bank
IDF to investigate video footage of soldier threatening to 'put a bullet in the head' of Palestinian in flashpoint town of Hebron
Ukraine Crisis: Pro-Russian Separatists Storm Luhansk Governor's HQ
Pro-Russian militants take over local governor's offices in eastern city of Luhansk
Russia: Internet 'One Step Away' From Chinese Firewall as 'Information War' Continues
Russia's official media watchdog says freedom of speech 'does not mean everything is permitted'.
Canary Wharf and MoD were 9/11 Plotter's Next Terror Targets, Says ex-Al-Qaida Terrorist
Former al-Qaeda operative tells New York court that Khalid Sheikh Mohammed wanted to attack London.
Paul Simon and Wife Edie Brickell Arrested on Disorderly Conduct Charges
Simon & Garfunkel musician arrested along with singer wife in Connecticut after disturbance at residence.
Syria: Bashar al-Assad to Run for Third Presidential Term
Syrian President ignores opponents' calls to step down as he submits nomination to run for re-election.
Al-Qaida Chief Bombmaker Ibrahim al-Asiri 'Escapes CIA Yemen Ambush'
US special forces bid to kill Ibrahim al-Asiri in drone attack on al-Qaida convoy believed to have failed
John Kerry Warns of Israel Becoming an 'Apartheid State'
US Secretary of State causes controversy by stating that lack of peace deal could result in apartheid situation.
Barack Obama: I Would 'Absolutely' Save Putin from Drowning
US president responds positively to metaphorical question about Russian president but says he is out of practice
Serhiy Taruta: Billionaire Donetsk Governor Ousted from Office by Pro-Russia Separatists Speaks Out
The Ukrainian oligarch discusses his role at the centre of east-west confrontation.
China Approves Jail for Eating of Rare Animals
List of 420 endangered species protected from consumption in China in landmark victory for animal rights in communist nation.
Vice News Journalist Simon Ostrovsky Released by Pro-Russia Militants as Ukraine Crisis Heats up
Journalist on his way to Donetsk after being freed in city of Slaviansk.
Ukraine Crisis: Russia Begins Military Drills Along Border to Prevent 'Military Machine'
Russia reacts to Ukrainian 'anti-terror' operation and Nato's Poland exercises with drills along shared border
Ukraine Crisis: Donetsk People's Republic Declares 'Civil War' Following Government's 'Anti-Terror Operation'
Donetsk People's Republic call for mobilisation of force in reaction to Ukraine Slaviansk operation.
CIA Arms and Trains Syria Rebels Through Secret Jordan Programme
Airstrikes in Syria also on the table as US involvement in civil war deepens.
Ukraine Crisis: Mariupol City Hall 'Liberated' by Government Forces
Several people hurt as Ukrainian government regain control of city hall from pro-Russian separatists in Eastern port.
Rockets Fired Between Israel and Gaza after Hamas-Fatah Deal
Twelve Palestinians wounded in Israeli drone strike as sirens sound in southern Israel
South Korea Ferry Capsize: Sewol Crew Members Arrested as Death Toll Reaches 150
Rescue divers cut through hull of capsized vessel to find scores of passengers still unaccounted for
Ukraine Crisis: European Union Urges Russia to End Kidnappings and Killings
EU foreign policy chief spokesman calls on Russia to help end violence in region.
Tony Blair's 'Why the Middle East Matters' Speech - Full Transcript
Full transcript of former PM's speech urging Western intervention in Middle East
Tony Blair: West Should Prioritise Fight Against Islamic Extremism
Former British PM calls on the West to take sides in the Middle East and support moderate Islam.
