Deadly Explosions over Eid Holiday Kill 40 People in Iraq
Blasts in Baghdad neighbourhoods leave dozens dead, including three children, on the second day of the Eid holiday.
US States Brace for Hurricane Sandy Ahead of Key Election
Sandy is expected to gain further strength before making landfall anywhere between Maryland and Southern England.
Chinese Man Sues Wife for Giving Birth to 'Incredibly Ugly' Child, Wins £75,000
Man accuses his wife of cheating by undergoing plastic surgery which made her appear beautiful.
Syria Civil War: Clashes and Bombings Mar Eid Ceasefire
Nearly 150 people were killed on the first day of the truce, claim activists.
Married Couple Tax Break is Doubtful, Says Ken Clarke
Conservatives pledged tax breaks for married couples in their 2010 manifesto.
Silvio Berlusconi to Appeal Against Tax Fraud Verdict
Berlusconi will not serve jail sentence until the lengthy appeal process is over.
Frankenstorm: Hurricane Sandy to Mutate into Monster as it Closes on New York ahead of Halloween
Forecasters say hurricane which has already claimed 21 lives could merge with northeastern arctic storm on approach to US east coast.
China Blocks New York Times over Wen Jiabao's Wealth Story
Beijing blocks websites inside China over story on wealth of outgoing premier Wen Jiabao's family.
British Exxon Mobil Executive Nicolas Mockford Shot Dead in Brussels
Reports suggest Mockford shot three times in 'assassination-style' killing after emerging from restaurant with wife.
Syria Civil War: Violence in Damascus ahead of Proposed Ceasefire [VIDEO]
Rebels and pro-Assad troops maintain that Eid truce will be abandoned if opponents initiate attack.
Strengthened Hurricane Sandy makes Landfall in Cuba, Killing Two
Sandy is likely to gain further momentum in the next few hours and is heading towards the Bahamas.
Dyson Accuses Bosch of Planting Mole to Uncover Business Secrets
'Mole' inside Dyson said to be Chinese but Germany-based Bosch denies claim.
Jamaica: Man Crushed to Death as Hurricane Sandy Makes Landfall
Sandy turns into a category two hurricane and is likely to hit Cuba next.
Royal Marine and Female Soldier Killed in Afghanistan [VIDEO]
Reports suggesting two UK servicemen may have been victims of ‘green on blue’ attack.
Is North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's Wife Pregnant?
Unconfirmed reports from Pyongyang suggest North Korea's first lady Ri Sol-ju may be pregnant with second child.
Hilary Mantel Creates History by Winning Man Booker Prize for Second Time [VIDEO]
Mantel becomes first woman and first British novelist to win prestigious prize twice.
US Presidential Debate: Aggressive Obama Takes on Romney over Energy Policy
President highlights clash over oil drilling and wind power, as well as arguing over Benghazi attack which killed US ambassador.
Iran Hits Back at EU over 'Inhumane' Sanctions
Iran puts up brave face but experts believe the sanctions could have a crippling effect.
Israel Hails Crippling EU Sanctions on Iran
Cameron counsels restraint to Israel so as not to give a handle to Iranian regime to rally its people.
Decision on Hacker Gary McKinnon's Extradition Due
McKinnon, who has been fighting extradition battle for 11 years, faces 60 years in prison if extradited and convicted over US military files.
Turkey Intercepts Second Syria-bound Flight Inside a Week
Ankara forces Armenia-to-Aleppo plane to land in Turkish city of Erzurum for inspection.
Former Cambodian King Norodom Sihanouk, 89, Dies in China
King Sihanouk, who has been ailing for some time, dies of heart attack.
Pakistani Girl Malala Yousufzai Arrives in UK for Treatment [VIDEO]
Schoolgirl shot in head by Taliban on way to Birmingham's Queen Elizabeth Hospital as she remains in critical condition and requires prolonged treatment.
Felix Baumgartner Lands Safely After Breaking Sound Barrier in Jump From Space [VIDEO/PHOTOS]
In 10-minute 128,000ft dive, Baumgartner cuts through atmosphere at 1,342.8km/h (833.9mph).
Jimmy Savile Abuse Allegations Span Six Decades - Police
Allegations of abuse of teenage girls, which police put at about 60, date back to 1959.
MoD to Probe Arms Deal Lobbying Allegations
In secretly shot videos, former military officers boast of their access to defence decision makers.
Five Royal Marines Face Murder Charges [VIDEO]
Marines in the dock over killing of Afghan insurgent in October 2011.
Mauritanian President Abdel Aziz 'Accidentally' Shot
Feared assassination attempt on Aziz turns out to be military error.
Syria Imposes Ban on Turkish Civilian Flights Over its Territory
Damascus action follows interception of Syrian flight by Ankara for allegedly carrying defence equipment in a passenger aircraft.
Tahrir Square Protests Against Egypt’s Mursi Turn Violent
Pro- and anti-Brotherhood supporters hurl petrol bombs, stones and bottles.





