Russia

Egyptian leader withdraws diplomats, closes Syrian embassy in Cairo and calls on Hezbollah to pull out of Syria.

Former prime minister forced to issue statement denying unfounded rumour in wake of media mogul's divorce announcement.

The former UK prime minister said that western intervention was vital after evidence of chemical weapon use by Assad forces.

Patriot anti-aircraft missile system also moved to area, north of Al-Mafraq in northern Jordan.

Lawmaker equates chemical weapons claim with Bush era stand on Saddam Hussein's weapons of mass destruction.

British PM David Cameron shares Obama's view on chemical weapons used by Assad's regime.

Suspects held for allegedly compromising top-secret defence systems.

The man behind NSA Prism leaks hopes China will not be bullied by US over extradition.

Mother-of-two dies in Siberia in head-on collision which also kills baby.

Newly promoted Ligue 1 side AS Monaco will spend €100m on Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo

Lower house in Moscow supports Kremlin-backed bill to crack down on religious offences.

Iceland, Russia, China and Latin America may be options for analyst behind biggest intelligence leak in US history.

Gay rights activists arrested and attacked as they protest against Russia's pass law banning gay 'propaganda'.

Dog filmed on hind legs helping its owner get through the flood water.

Vitesse have reportedly accepted a €8.5m bid from Chelsea.

170 foreigners among those arrested as part of action to safeguard Winter Olympics in Sochi.

Real Madrid star hints he will commit himself to the Santiago Bernabeu after saying he is not worried about contract talks.

Missile with global reach, to replace Topol-M and Yars systems.

'If...' campaign to put pressure on David Cameron ahead of G8 summit in Northern Ireland.

Vincent Autin and Bruno Boileau honeymoon in gay-friendly Israel and attend annual LGBT parade.

Russian president has separated from wife of 30 years Lyudmila Shkrebneva Putina

Brazil forward Hulk has confirmed Chelsea are interested in signing him this summer.

Energy giant looking to buy bumper stake in exploration and development company licences.

Andrey Arshavin, Denilson and Sebastien Squillaci all leave Arsenal as the club removes £10m from their wage bill

Microsoft and the FBI have disrupted a major cyber-crime ring which has stolen $500m in the last 18 months.

Bank of England and European Central Bank to announce rates decision.

Chelsea have reportedly made a £35m offer for Zenit St Petersburg forward and long-time target Hulk.

Russia seen through the eyes of Mikki the chimp cause sensation at Sotheby's.

Germany, Holland, Russia and Spain compete in a fiercely competitive Group B in Israel.

EC announces Latvia is ready to become the 18th country using the euro despite high foreign deposits