Egypt: Hosni Mubarak Returns to Military Hospital after Second Fall
Former Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak is serving a life sentence in Cairo's Tora prison.
Nicaragua's San Cristobal Volcano Erupts - But Villagers Refuse to Leave [PHOTOS]
Nicaragua government warns volcano unstable but 1,500 villagers defy evacuation order.
China Opens World’s Longest High-Speed Rail Line In Mao Zedong’s Honour [PHOTOS]
Trains run the 1,425 miles between Beijing and Guangzhou at average speed of up 186mph.
Catholic Priest Piero Corsi Blames 'Filthy Clothes and Cold Food' for Murder of Women
Uncompromising Christmas message lays blame for violence against women on the victims.
Best of 2012: The Newsmakers [VIDEO]
Aung San Suu Kyi, Pussy Riot, Bashar al-Assad and Francesco Schettino among the 12 people who made the headlines in 2012.
Nelson Mandela Home after Leaving Hospital in South Africa
Nelson Mandela discharged from hospital in Pretoria and is recovering at home.
Syria Civil War: Seven Die in Gas Attack by Assad Troops [VIDEO]
Alleged use of deadly sarin gas on rebel areas in Homs raise spectre of Syrian regime resorting to chemical weapons.
Silvio Berlusconi: A Mario Monti Government Would be a Nightmare
Former Italian prime minister says current prime minister 'has never been in the trenches of work' and has 'already made too many mistakes'.
Typhoon Bopha: Entire Tuna Fishing Fleet was Lost in 175mph Storm
46 vessels and over 300 people, which was reported missing in the 175mph winds and rough seas caused by Bopha last week.
Berlusconi Bunga Bunga Trial: Missing Witness Ruby the Heart-stealer Surfaces in Mexico
Ruby, aka Karima El-Mahroug, failed to show up as key witness in Milan sex trial.
Syria Civil War: US Diplomatic Double-Speak Holds Clear Dangers
Umberto Bacchi says America's decision to recognise Syria's National Coalition while repudiating the al-Nusra front could drive a wedge between Assad's opponents.
Egyptian Judges Boycott Referendum as Anti-Mursi Chaos Continues
Shots fired at demonstrators and IMF loan bid delayed in draft constitution crisis.
What is X-37B? US Air Force Mystery Space Craft Ready for 3rd Launch [SLIDESHOW]
Theories about robot shuttle range from atomic bomb to spy-satellite - and Russia and China are reportedly fretting.
Silvio Berlusconi: Germany to Blame for Political Downfall and Debt Crisis
Former Italian PM accuses German chancellor Angela Merkel of pushing Greece to verge of civil war.
Kate Middleton Prank Call Death: Celebrities Argue on Twitter over Jacintha Saldanha Tragedy
Alan Sugar demands 2Day FM DJs Mel Greig and Michael Christian should be arrested for hoax.
Syria Civil War Endgame: Rebels Tighten Screws on Assad
Syrian rebels circle Damascus airport and army counterattacks in southern districts.
China Slams US over Tibet Call and Warns it Will Charge Self-Immolation Supporters with Murder
US concerns over string of self-immolations in Tibet rebutted by China's foreign ministry.
'Clumsy' Italian Thief Blown Up by Accomplice While Opening Safe [VIDEO]
Italy's Carabinieri believe accomplice who killed Massimo Trovo during theft may have had murderous intent.
Trayvon Martin Killer George Zimmerman Sues NBC over Racist Slur
NBC accused of editing taped emergency phone call to imply racism by defendant in Florida shooting.
Did Hamas Recruit Pelican Flock? Dramatic Footage as Israeli Fighter Survives Bird Hit
Video of an Israeli fighter jet crashing into a flock of pelicans and making an emergency landing before catching fire has been released by Israeli Defence Forces.
Mario Monti Dodges Berlusconi's Revenge - for Now
Silvio Berlusconi's PDL party withholds support in confidence vote but Monti government still on thin ice as minority.
Russian Vice-PM Dmitry Rogozin Trades in BMW for a Tiger
Russian-made GAZ-2330 Tiger military vehicle will be used by top politician for official duties.
Pitbull Left to Babysit Infant while Florida Man Went for Beers
Child-minder arrested and charged with child neglect in Florida.
Egypt: Violent Clashes and Molotov Cocktails over Mursi's 'Pharaoh' Draft
Turmoil in Cairo continues as Muslim Brotherhood supporters clash with rivals amid reports of two deaths.
Thailand Celebrates 85th Birthday of World's Longest-Reigning King [SLIDESHOW]
King Bhumibol Adulyadej calls for unity in politically torn country.
Jailed North Korean Spy Claims Kim Jong-il Ordered Him to Kidnap his Son
Spy jailed for four years in South Korea after posing as defector to carry out espionage.
Obama's 'Illegal Immigrant' Uncle Wins Deportation Retrial
Onyango Obama's immigration troubles emerged when he was arrested for drunken driving in 2011.
Didier Drogba: I Did Not Sign Frederic Kanoute Petition against Uefa Competition in Israel
Former Chelsea star denies signing pro-Palestine petition with 60 top footballers .
Typhoon Bopha Lashes Philippines [PHOTOS]
In the southern Philippines 50,000 people were evacuated due to heavy rains and winds by typhoon Bopha
Syria Civil War: Mortar Hits School Killing Children and Teacher
Mortar lands on school in al-Wafideen refugee camp outside Damascus, 29 pupils and teacher feared dead.
