Costa Concordia Victims 'Doomed by Titanic-Style Lifeboat Chaos'
Dossier against 'Captain Coward' Francesco Schettino reveals 5-year-old Dayana Arlotti died after being turned away from lifeboat.
Mali: Algeria BP Siege Terrorist Mokhtar Belmokhtar's 'Corpse' Pictured
Mystery surrounds image of ringleader who led rebels in raid on In Amenas gas plant.
'Pandemonium' in Malaysia After Government Troops Re-take Borneo Village from Filipino Fighters
Kuala Lumpur sends in troops to clear Kampung Tanduo village occupied by Royal Army of the Sultanate of Sulu.
China's Ghost Towns: Deserted Cities Raise Fears of Debt Crisis [PHOTOS]
64 million empty homes built by speculators across China storing up fears of financial crash.
Vatican: Fake Bishop and O'Brien Sex Scandal Hit Cardinals' Meeting
First general congregation of College of Cardinals ahead of conclave to elect successor to Benedict XVI.
UAE: Trial of 'Muslim Brotherhood Coup Plotters' amid Ill-Treatment Allegations
Abu Dhabi authorities barred human rights activists and journalists from the first hearing of trial against 94 people accused of plotting to overthrow the government
Brazilian Police Raid Rio Favelas in World Cup 'Pacification' [SLIDESHOW]
Shantytowns of Caju and Barreira do Vasco stormed by 1,300 troops backed by helicopters and armoured vehicles.
Barack Obama: I'm No Jedi Knight as Budget Talks Flounder
President blames Republicans for failure to tackle US's $16.6tn debt.
Mexico's Boy Hitman Jorge Moreno Tortured and Executed after Release
Six bodies bearing signs of torture found on roadside outside Morelos town.
Kenya Votes: UK Tourists Warned as Scarred Nation Fights Bloodshed Fears
Raila Odinga and Uhuru Kenyatta neck and neck in presidential elections.
China: Suicide lovers' leap from Yangtze River Bridge captured on camera [DISTURBING PHOTO]
Hubei Daily photographer accidently photographed the suicide of 20-year-old Liu and his beloved in Wuhan.
South African Police Chief Suspends Eight Officers over Mido Macia Death [DISTURBING VIDEO]
Actions of officers who handcuffed taxi driver to police van and dragged him to his death to be abhorred, says Riah Phiyega.
Gay Black Mayoral Candidate Marco McMillian Killed in Mississippi
Police investigating murder of Democrat candidate for Clarksdale after body found near Mississippi River levee
South African Police Handcuff Mido Macia to Van and Drag Him to Death [DISTURBING VIDEO]
Taxi driver Mido Macia dies after being dragged 400 metres along Johannesburg road by arresting officers.
Sergey Lavrov: Gay Ban Protects Russian Morals
Majority need protection from gays, says Russian foreign minister in wake of Dutch condemnation of bill.
Silvio Berlusconi 'Gave €3m Bribe to Rival Politician Sergio De Gregorio'
Prosecutors launch fresh corruption probe into claim PDL boss paid to bring down Prodi government.
Russian Billionaire Alexander Lebedev Nominates Baby Son to Aeroflot Board
15-month-old Egor Lebedev nominated to Russia’s flagship airline board by owner of The Independent and Evening Standard.
Italy Gridlock: Grillo, Bersani and Berlusconi Play Alliance Game
Democratic party, People of Freedom and Five Star Movement try to find way out of deadlock.
Pope Benedict XVI's Final Speech: 'I Faced Choppy Seas and Headwinds' [SLIDESHOW]
200,000 pilgrims gather in Vatican's St. Peter's Square for Joseph Ratzinger's last address before abdication.
Syria Civil War: UK and US Could Provide Rebels with Military Equipment
Western powers consider providing anti-Assad fighters with military training and vehicles.
AFP Photo Twitter Account Attacked by Pro-Syrian Regime Hackers
Agence France Press says @AFPphoto Twitter account has been compromised.
Italy at the Polls: Bersani Urges Beppe the Clown to Join Coalition
Five Star Movement leader comedian Beppe Grillo declines alliance with other parties.
Mali at War: Islamic Rebels Make Last Stand in Northern Mountains [VIDEO]
France's defence minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said violent fighting ongoing in Mali's northern mountain region near Algerian border.
Italy at the Polls: Berlusconi and Comedian Grillo Head for Stunning Result
Pier Luigi Bersani’s leftwing coalition leads in Lower House and Berlusconi’s rightwing bloc in Upper House.
Italy at the Polls: Political Leaders, Nuns and Ordinary People Decide Country's Future [PHOTOS]
Pier Luigi Bersani, Silvio Berlusconi, Beppe Grillo and Mario Monti stand in Italian elections.
Italy at the Polls LIVE: Indecisive Results Point to Second Election
Pier Luigi Bersani, Silvio Berlusconi, Beppe Grillo and Mario Monti failing to win enough voters.
Italy at the Polls: Is Beppe Grillo's Five Star Movement Undemocratic or Revolutionary?
Zombies, psycho dwarfs and democratic dictatorships: the crazy cocktail that could clinch Sunday's election.
Benedict XVI Resignation: Pope 'Told of Gay Lobby and Blackmail Ring inside Vatican'
Joseph Ratzinger resigned over shocking Vatileaks revelations, Italian newspaper La Repubblica claims.
Italy at the Polls: CV Fraud Oscar Giannino 'Lied about Song Contest too'
Stop the Decline party leader Oscar Giannino already in trouble over made-up resume also lied about singing experience.
Italy at the Polls: Buffoon Berlusconi Campaign Tops Most Grotesque Poll Moments [VIDEOS]
PDL leader Silvio Berlusconi's electoral run characterised by controversial TV stunts and crass remarks.
