Uruguay Set to Become First Country to Legalise Marijuana Trade
Montevideo House of Representatives approved a bill backed by President Jose Mujica to put government in charge of cannabis trade and production
France: 'Stingy' Sarkozy in Row over Modest Contribution to Save-UMP Sarkothon Fundraiser
Former president and wife Carla Bruni reportedly chipped in a paltry €7,500 to repay an €11m party debt
Real Hannibal Lecter was Murderous Gay Mexican Doctor Alfredo Ballí Treviño
Silence of the Lambs writer Thomas Harris was inspired by a murderer he met in 1963, The Times reports.
Edward Snowden's Father Lon: I Won't be a Tool for FBI
Father of NSA whistleblower hits out at FBI tactics and praises Vladimir Putin for keeping son safe.
Italy: Catholic Politician Arrested in Homes for Sex Scandal
Chieti councillor Ivo D'Agostino allegedly lured women into having sex in council offices in exchange for homes.
Saudi Blogger Raif Badawi Faces Jail and 600 Lashes For Insulting Islam
Free Saudi editor's conviction attracts global condemnation.
Israel and Palestine Agree to Peace Deal Within 9 Months
US Secretary of State John Kerry held talks with Israeli Justice Minister Tzipi Livni and Palestine's chief negotiator Saeb Erekat.
Rich Greeks to 'Lease' Police Protection as Austerity Spurs Crime Wave
Wealthy Greeks who are likely targets of criminals and terrorists will have to pay for their own police protection under new cost-cutting plans.
'I've Killed lots of Arabs' says Israeli Minister Bennett as Washington Peace Talks Begin
Jewish Home leader Naftali Bennett has controversial views on Palestinian prisoners.
Egypt: EU Foreign Policy Chief says Morsi is 'Well and Updated' after 'Secret' Meeting
Catherine Ashton meets Muslim Brotherhood leader Morsi and Egyptian government officials in Cairo.
Baby Rescued from Philadelphia Gas Blast House Collapse
Six taken to hospital after building collapse while rescue workers continue search for survivors.
FBI Rescues 105 Children in Underage Prostitution Crackdown [VIDEO]
Agents working with decade-old Innocence Lost campaign arrest 150 pimps in Operation Cross Country.
Pope Benedict XVI 'A Cool Grandpa' says Francis, the Hand Luggage-Carrying Pope
Jorge Mario Bergoglio speaks about living in Vatican with Pope Emeritus Joseph Ratzinger.
Pope Francis Open to Homosexual Priests - but Not Gay Marriage
Pontiff speaks about homosexuality on flight back from Roman Catholic World Youth Day (WYD) festival in Brazil.
Spain Train Crash: Driver Francisco Jose Garzon Amo 'Did Not Know Where he Was' When Speeding [VIDEO]
Driver admits lapse of concentration to judges investigating Santiago de Compostela derailment.
Italy Bus Crash: Family Tragedy ‘Caused by Tyre Blowout' [VIDEO]
Police probing whether bus that plunged off viaduct near Monteforte Irpino, Avellino, had faulty brakes.
Germany: Black Asylum Seeker Porter Scheme Halted over Racism and Slavery Claims
Mainly African migrants employed to carry luggage for €1.05 an hour in Schwaebisch Gmuend.
Italian Mafia Hid Behind Beach Umbrellas to Build a Roman Empire
Police raids swoop on Rome's Fasciani, Triassi and D'Agati mafia families in coastal towns.
Santiago Train Crash: 'I Want to Die,' Driver Francisco Jose Garzón Amo Tells Rescuers
Spanish authorities formally detain train driver over deaths of 78 people in Galicia smash.
Mohamed Morsi’s Detention Prolonged over Hamas Link as Egypt Braces for Protests [VIDEO]
Fear of clashes as Muslim Brotherhood and military call for rival demonstrations after Friday prayers.
'Perpetually Horny' New York Mayoral Candidate Anthony Weiner Admits more Online Affairs
Sydney Leathers says she felt manipulated by 'foolish' Democrat former congressman.
Greece's Golden Dawn Plays Hitler's Nazi Anthem at Athens Food Handout
Neo-Nazi leader Nikos Michaloliakos calls for removal of immigrants as loudspeaker plays Hitler-era Horst Wessel song.
Spain Train Crash: Driver Francisco José Garzón Amo under Investigation [WARNING: GRAPHIC FOOTAGE]
Investigators place driver under formal investigation as PM Mariano Rajoy visits site and declares seven days of mourning.
Spain Train Crash: PM Mariano Rajoy Sends Condolences to Gansu Earthquake Victims in Copy and Paste Blunder
Fresh embarrassment for Spanish president as message refers to 'the earthquake that took place this morning in Gansu'.
78 Dead After 190kph Train Flies off Tracks in Spain [WARNING: GRAPHIC VIDEO]
'We are humans' shouts trapped driver after crash in Santiago de Compostela.
Anna Politkovskaya Murder Suspects Plead Not Guilty
Moscow court snubs request by victim's children to delay proceedings.
Huma Abedin, Hillary Clinton and Norma Major: Political Wives who Forgive [SLIDESHOW]
Wife of New York mayor candidate caught in sex scandal echoes other political wives who stand by their man.
Edward Snowden: Obama Urges Congress to Vote against Curbing NSA Snooping Powers [VIDEO]
White House opposes Justin Amash defence funding amendment to hamper data trawling.
Bulgaria Turmoil: Riot Police Free MPs Trapped in Parliament by Angry Mob [PHOTOS]
Demonstrators in Sofia called for government led by PM Plamen Oresharski to resign.
Mexican Drug Gang Ambushes Leave 22 Dead
Two Mexican federal agents and 20 gang members killed in shootouts across Michoacan.
