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...
Neolithic engineers may have used ball bearings in the construction of Stonehenge, it has been claimed.The same technique that allows vehicles and machinery to...
