Cuba

Former Cuban leader dismisses rumours that he had a stroke and is on his deathbed.

According to The Great Order of the World (Seder Olam Rabbah) a chronology of events in the Bible, written about 160 AD by Yose ben Halafta and much used in traditional Rabbinic teaching, the Exodus of the Jews out of Egypt commenced in 1313 BC. Part of the Book of Exodus in the Old Testament relates how Moses, the leader of the Jews, left the Israelites for 40 days and nights in order to receive God's Ten Commandments. During this time, the Israelites became afraid that he would not return...

Omar Khadr, who was born in Canada and became a militant in Afghanistan, will spend the rest of his prison sentence in Canada.

US watchdog Freedom House says that many countries are increasingly curbing online freedom.

The world is hovering on the brink of economic disaster and former Goldman Sachs executive director and a hedge fund manager Chris Clarke tells us why.

Offensive led by US leaves deputy chief of the terrorist offshoot of al-Qaida dead.

Guerrillas ready for historic October talks with Colombian government in Oslo that could end 50-year conflict.

Government seeking to end nearly 50 years of conflict with Communist fighters.

After passing through Florida Keys, Isaac is expected to move over southeast Gulf of Mexico with a wind speed of 100 miles per hour.

Endurance athlete Diana Nyad fails another bid to set open-water record with 100-mile swim from Havana to Florida Keys.

South American Union emphasises rights of embassies, while Assange tells US to end WikiLeaks witch-hunt.

Julian Assange is expected to speak to the media from a balcony, or lean out of a window to avoid arrest.

Standard Chartered set to face New York state regulator over allegations it broke Iran sanctions with hidden transactions.

American track and field athletes Brittney Reese, Allyson Felix and Aries Merritt all claimed gold medals in the women's long jump, women's 200m and men's 110m hurdles respectively

Germany's Robert Harting won gold, Iran's Ehsan Hadadi won silver and Estonia's Gerd Kanter won bronze in the men's discus throw on Tuesday.

Google's latest in its series of Olympic doodles is an interactive doodle on men's 110m hurdles.

US regulator accuses Standard Chartered of engaging in deceptive and fraudulent conduct to favour Iranian financial institutions.

One of the favourites to medal at the London Olympics for Team GB has been handed a tough opening contest after super-heavyweight Anthony Joshua was drawn against Erislandy Savon of Cuba.

Frequent hunger striker Guillermo Farinas among those taken by policy at funeral of Cuban pro-democracy activist Oswaldo Paya.

According to an internal memo, HSBC will "acknowledge and apologise" for money laundering within the bank as it faces a $1bn fine from US lawmakers.

Friday, 08 June 2012, marked the 40th anniversary of an event captured by Associated Press (AP) photographer, Huynh Cong "Nick" Ut in his native Vietnam. Seen running from the village of Trang Bang, some 25 miles west of Saigon, and towards the camera, a small group of crying and screaming children accompanied by South Vietnamese soldiers of the ARVN (Army of the Republic of Vietnam).

Coca-Cola plans to initially import products from neighbouring countries before venturing into local production.

Two major carriers of the US AT&T and Verizon Wireless have opted out of the Dropbox deal.

England joins the list of most popular destinations which include Italy and France.

One of the accused remained restrained in his chair while another prayed for several minutes, delaying the hearing.

President demands investigation after visit to Latin America overshadowed by vice scam involving 11 Secret Service agents.

As Pope Benedict XVI celebrates his 85th birthday and seventh anniversary as pope this week, amid concerns of his health, the Catholic clergy has asked for prayers and the strength to carry on.

Fishing can be an awesome experience just by concentrating on the rod's movement and enjoying the nature's ecstasy.

The head of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Benedict XVI, will celebrate his 85Th birthday on 16 April

Pope Benedict XVI focused on the family as the pontiff presided over a Good Friday candlelit Way of the Cross procession at the Colosseum.