London police target street gangs six months after riots

London's police have begun a crackdown on street gangs which UK politicians blamed for the August riots, the worst disorder Britain saw in decades.
1 comment(s)

---

After the veto: Russia takes lead in Syrian crisis

Russia has stepped into efforts to resolve the deepening Syrian crisis, calling for an "Arab solution" to the anger against Bashar al-Assad's regime.
13 comment(s)

---

World mourns death of Spanish artist Antoni Tapies

The art world has mourned the death of painter and sculptor Antoni Tapies, whom some referred to as "one of the great reformers of 20th century art".
0 comment(s)

---

Romanian PM leads Cabinet in mass resignation

Romanian Prime Minister Emil Boc says he is quitting to "release tension" after weeks of protests over austerity measures and alleged corruption.
0 comment(s)

---

Vatican rubbishes corruption claims

The Vatican fiercely rejected claims by one of its archbishops of widespread corruption and waste in the management of the Holy See.
4 comment(s)

---

Global anti-abuse conference set for the Vatican

Catholic leaders from around the world will meet next week for a conference to combat child abuse which will include a penitential service.
3 comment(s)

---

Finnish polls show Niinistoe in the lead for presidency

Conservative Sauli Niinistoe is on course for victory in the second round of Finland's presidential vote on Sunday, with polls giving him a wide lead.
0 comment(s)

---

Russia: text on Syrian violence not suitable

Russia has said that the UN Security Council resolution on Syrian violence did not suit Moscow and warned of a 'scandal' if it is brought to a vote.
1 comment(s)

---

Russians brave cold in bid to oust Putin

Tens of thousands of Russians are set to march through Moscow, braving freezing temperatures to challenge Vladimir Putin's grip on power.
0 comment(s)

---

Ukraine cold spell takes 101 casualties so far

Thirty-eight more people have died from extremely cold weather in Ukraine in the past 24 hours, bringing to 101 the toll from freezing temperatures.
0 comments

---

Assange works to prevent extradition

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has appealed to Britain's Supreme Court not to extradite him to Sweden over accusations of sex crimes.
0 comments

---

Italian authorities call off the search for bodies

Italian authorities have ended the search for bodies in the submerged sections of the capsized Costa Concordia off the Tuscan coast.
0 comments

---

France unveils anti-pirate ship project

A French project featuring a range of anti-piracy features, including sound blasts, has been unveiled at a shipping security forum in Nantes.
2 comments

---

'White ring' anti-Putin protesters cause chaos

Thousands of cars filled Moscow's ring road in a protest demanding free elections and slamming Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's bid to regain power.
1 comments

---

Ill-fated Italian cruise liner to be moved by year's end

The wreck of Italian cruise liner Costa Concordia will be moved from Giglio Island by the end of the year, the top rescue official said on Sunday.
0 comments

---

France slammed by Human Rights Watch over spot checks

Human Rights Watch have slated French police for allegedly singling out black and Arab men for random checks as part of a new crime fighting policy.
1 comments

---

WikiLeaks founder's TV show heads to Russian airwaves

A state-run Russian TV channel has bought the rights to broadcast Julian Assange's series of interviews with "political players and revolutionaries".
2 comments

---

Divers continue search for missing cruise ship bodies

Italian navy divers blew open access points in the wreck of the Costa Concordia, as rescuers debated whether to call of their search.
0 comments

---

Under-fire Costa Concordia captain ordered to 'salute' island

The captain of the doomed Costa Concordia says he was ordered by his employers to "salute" the coast.
0 comments

---

Portugal implements fiscal reforms

Portugal is successfully implementing a series of fiscal reforms that are key to gaining continued international financial assistance.
0 comments

---

TOPICS IN THIS SECTION

---

Advertisements

---