The US has confirmed that American citizens are among hostages being held in Algeria after an attack by Islamist militants near a southern gas field.
Germany has said it would supply two transport planes for the mission against rebels in Mali, in a bid to assist the country’s fragile government.
Zimbabwe’s annual inflation rate eased to 2.91% in December, down from 2.99% the previous month due to reduced food and clothing costs.
According to an annual report, democracy around the world has been in decline for the seventh year in a row.
Following a brutal gang-rape and murder in India last month, ‘anti-harassment’ police have fined single women and couples for being out after dark.
Sunderland have been knocked from the FA Cup by second-tier Bolton Wanderers after losing their third-round replay with a score of 2-0.
Andry Rajoelina says that he will not run in Madagascar’s May presidential elections, a decision that could end the political crisis there.
New research shows ancient Indians migrated to Australia and mixed with Aborigines 4 000 years ago, bringing the dingo’s ancestor with them.
A seven-year-old girl has been raped in a school toilet in the Indian holiday state of Goa, sparking mass protests and the arrest of her principal.
Cyclist Lance Armstrong has spent over a decade vehemently defending himself against a litany of doping allegations. Here’s a list of his denials.