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Protest to hold Morocco accountable over deaths
Several thousand people have protested in Madrid against Morocco over recent violence in Western Sahara. It follows last Monday's dismantling by…
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French government resigns ahead of reshuffle
President Sarkozy has accepted the French government's resignation ahead of a long expected reshuffle. The prime minister Francois Fillon has been…
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APEC wraps up with currency deal
The APEC forum in Japan wraps up today with Asia Pacific leaders reaching agreement on refraining from currency devaluations, echoing commitments…
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Sarkozy to announce new cabinet
France's Nicolas Sarkozy is expected to appoint a new government cabinet today in a move some analysts see as crucial if he wants to have any hope of…
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Berlusconi faces new challenge
Embattled Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi may have to reckon with a third political force in Italy. His arch nemesis, Gianfranco Fini, joined two…
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World welcomes Suu Kyi release
The release of Suu Kyi has been welcomed around the world. The British government described it as "long overdue" while pro democracy supporters…
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'World's largest clock', symbol of Mecca's 'Manhattan'
Thousands of Muslim pilgrims are arriving in the holy city of Mecca for this year's Hajj, which begins on Monday. Many are camping out in Saudi…
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Pirates release British couple
Somali pirates have released a British couple held hostage for more than a year. It is believed a ransom was paid. Paul and Rachel Chandler were…
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Sarkozy reappoints Fillon as French prime minister
The political suspense in France is over, at least in part. After months of speculation, Francois Fillon has been reappointed Prime Minister by…
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Suu Kyi urges democracy in army-ruled Myanmar
Newly-freed Nobel peace laureate Aung San Suu Kyi has urged her supporters to seek democracy in military-ruled Myanmar. Thousands greeted the…
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Spotlight on Greek debt woes in key local polls
Greeks are voting in the second round of local elections, that are widely seen as a referendum on the government's tough austerity programme. The…
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Seven killed in blaze at French immigrant hostel
Seven people have been killed in a fire at a hostel housing immigrants in France. Four others were seriously injured in the blaze which quickly…
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Suu Kyi urges democracy in army-ruled Myanmar
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Freed Suu Kyi urges Burmese opposition to unite
Newly-freed Aung San Suu Kyi says she is ready to work with other pro-democracy parties in Myanmar, signalling her return to the political stage.…
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Hajj pilgrims follow Prophet's path to Mina
Millions of Muslims - at least two and a half million say some reports - have begun the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca. Some are travelling by…
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Israel ponders new settlement freeze incentives
The Israeli cabinet is considering a new US proposal aimed at breaking the deadlock in stalled peace talks with the Palestinians. Israel would…
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Lebanon arrests convicted Islamist cleric
The radical Muslim preacher Omar Bakri Mohammed has been arrested in Lebanon, days after being sentenced to life in prison by a military court there.…
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Dozens injured in Bangladesh clashes
Dozens of people have been injured in Bangladesh in clashes between police and supporters of the main opposition leader, also a former prime…
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