Israel calls Palestinian UN draft resolution to end occupation by 2017 a 'gimmick' Israel call controversial UN draft resolution a 'gimmick' after its submission by Jordan to UN. Dec 18, 2014 Israel United Nations
Nigeria Boko Haram insurgency: Islamists kill 35 and kidnap 100 women in north-east village BREAKING: Terror group continue attacks in country's northern regions in village of Gumsuri Dec 18, 2014 Nigeria Boko Haram
Isis massacre: 230 al-Sheitaat tribesmen found in mass grave in eastern Syria BREAKING: Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reveals mass grave found in Deir al-Zor province. Dec 17, 2014 Syria Isis Islamic State
Historic US-Cuba deal: 'Let us leave behind legacy of colonialism and Communism,' says Obama BREAKING: US President gives landmark address on changing 'rigid' relationship with Cuba. Dec 17, 2014
US-Cuba diplomacy agreement: American travel restrictions lifted, cigars and rum allowed for import Licensed US travellers will be allowed to import $400 worth of Cuban goods in total. Dec 17, 2014
Lebanon: Mossad double agent 'infiltrated Hezbollah' to be bodyguard of leader Hassan Nasrallah Kuwaiti reports claim spy guarded Hezbollah chief who lives in hiding to avoid assassination. Dec 17, 2014
Peshawar school attack: Pakistan Taliban terrorists 'planning to plant magnetic bombs on children's buses' BREAKING: Pakistan police call for increased security at schools and underneath school buses. Dec 17, 2014 Pakistan
Alan Gross: Cuba release Jewish-American contractor on humanitarian grounds BREAKING: Gross, 65, has spent five of his 15-year term in a Cuban prison Dec 17, 2014
New Pakistan school attack: Taliban bomb girls' college in Khyber Province Twin bomb blast day after Taliban attack killed 141. Dec 17, 2014 Pakistan
Al-Sweady Inquiry: UK soldiers 'mistreated' nine detainees after 2004 battle in Iraq BREAKING: Inquiry finds allegations of torture and murder 'deliberate lies' and 'reckless speculation'. Dec 17, 2014 Iraq
Sydney Siege: Slain hostage Katrina Dawson hailed as hero for shielding pregnant friend Female barrister lauded as questions raised over why killer Sheikh Man Monis had been granted bail. Dec 17, 2014
Israeli and Palestinian reaction to EU court's 'removal' of Hamas from terror blacklist Israeli officials express anger at decision to 'remove' group from terror list. Dec 17, 2014 Israel
Peshawar school massacre: Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi begs Taliban 'take me and leave these children' Attack met with chorus of condemnation around the world including Nobel Laureates Malala and Satyarthi. Dec 16, 2014 Pakistan
Jeb Bush to 'actively explore' running for US president in 2016 election BREAKING: Second son of George H W Bush to explore possibility of running for the Oval Office seat. Dec 16, 2014
Peshawar school attack: Teenage girl 'played dead' to survive while all her classmates perished 13-year-old girl survived after pretending to be dead when gunman burst into classroom. Dec 16, 2014 Pakistan
Peshawar school attack: Pakistan authorities claim all Taliban attackers are dead BREAKING: At least 130 people killed in massacre by Taliban as siege comes to an end. Dec 16, 2014 Pakistan
Peshawar school attack: Death toll rises to 'more than 130' in massacre at Pakistan school by Taliban terrorists disguised as soldiers Attack by militant group Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (Pakistani Taliban) in response to Pakistani military operations. Dec 16, 2014 Pakistan
Sydney Siege: Police storm Lindt Cafe using live ammunition to end dramatic 16-hour hostage crisis BREAKING: Paramedics seen carrying hostages out of building, according to Australian media reports. Dec 15, 2014
Ghent Siege: Three armed men 'surrender' from surrounded apartment in Belgium city BREAKING: Siege may be continuing in northern Belgium after reports suggested four men entered building. Dec 15, 2014
Israel: Shin Bet arrest Palestinian cell over 'pregnant' suicide bomber plot Women from West Bank city of Jenin was to detonate explosives belt under pregnancy disguise. Dec 15, 2014 Israel