The double-shooting of Australian twin sisters that left one of the women dead was a suicide pact, investigators said after interviewing the surviving sister.
The...
Nigeria's military launched a co-ordinated air, naval and ground assault to free 19 hostages held in militant camps in the oil-rich southern delta, apparently...
The UN General Assembly's human rights committee has expressed "deep concern" about Iran's use of flogging, stoning and amputations as punishment in an annual...
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission is beginning its inspection of Ireland's debt-ridden finances.Up to 12 officials, including banking experts and auditors, headed by...
Nato commanders in Afghanistan must do more to protect civilians by abandoning schemes to arm local militias and paying extra attention to abuses by...
Nato leaders are expected to sign up to an agreement to construct a defensive shield for Europe against a ballistic missile attack.Prime Minister David...
Anti-United Nations violence has spread to Haiti's capital, Port au Prince, as protesters blocked roads and attacked foreigners' cars amid suspicions that peacekeepers introduced...
