Japan Hangs Three Inmates in First Executions Since 2010
Three convicted multiple murderers have been hung in jails in various locations throughout Japan today.
David Cameron Commits to High Security at Olympic Games
David Cameron has welcomed inspectors from the International Olympics Committee, at a meeting today, who are on their final inspection visit, before the Games begin in July this year.
British Man Arrested in Somalia on links to Radical Islamic Group
A British man, who has been named as Clive Denis Everton, has been arrested in the country's capital in Somalia, on suspicion of links to a terrorist group in Kismayo south of the country.
Elizabeth Taylor's 'Cleopatra' Cape to Go Up for Auction
The iconic gold cape worn by screen goddess, Elizabeth Taylor in the 1963's multi Oscar winning film Cleopatra is going under the hammer with Heritage Auctions in Dallas on Friday.
Flight Diverted After Captain Has Mental Meltdown Mid Air
A Jet Blue flight with 135 passengers on board travelling from New York to Las Vegas was diverted to Texas, after the captain of the flight started yelling about a bomb on board and shouting about Afghanistan and al-Qaeda.
Pope Benedict Holds Talks with Cuban President
The latest stop off on Pope Benedict's 3 day Papal tour saw him visiting Cuba to meet with Cuban President Raul Castro.
2 British Soldiers Killed by Assailant Wearing Afghan Army Uniform
News has just come in that the two NATO soldiers shot dead at the British HQ in Lashkar Gar, in the Helmand province in Southern Afghanistan, were British.
4 Bodies Pulled From The Costa Concordia Wreck
Rescuers recovered four more bodies today from the wreck of the Costa Concordia cruise liner which capsized off Giglio Italy, after hitting rocks in January earlier this year.
Pope Benedict Wears a Mariachi Hat in Mexico
On the last night of Pope Benedict' the XVI, three day visit to Leon in Mexico, he was serenaded by a group of Mariachi musicians.
Tibetan Protester Sets Himself On Fire
A Tibetan man attempted to set himself on fire in New Delhi at a protest against a visit by Chinese President Hu Jintao, who is due to arrive in India later this week for the BRICS Summit.
'Titanic' Director James Cameron Dives to the Deepest Part of The Ocean
The Titanic" and "Avatar" film director James Cameron has just completed his latest daredevil filmic challenge to the deepest part of the sea and broke a world record into the bargain.
Military Personnel Prepare for Diamond Jubilee
The rehearsals have begun for all the forces ceremonial marching bands, as the Queens Diamond Jubilee celebrations get closer.
Title AUSTRALIA CAPTURES MOST WANTED MAN AFTER SEVEN-YEAR HUNT
Malcolm Naden, Australia's most wanted man has been captured after a 7 year man hunt.He is accused of killing his cousin, two indecent attacks on a teen and attempting to shoot a police officer.
Run away Boulder Flattens a House and 2 Cars in Ohio
Imagine what the residents in this Ohio neighbourhood must have thought, as a huge 25 foot boulder rolled down a hillside in Ohio, crashed into a house and then flattened two vehicles.
Cute Baby Rhino Says Hello to the World
San Diego Zoo Safari Park, showed us its latest addition to its hugely successful Rhinoceros breeding programme, when cute little 2 month baby Rhinoceros, Charlees made her debut with her mother Alta.
French Gunman Named and Says he Committed Murders 'To Avenge Palestinian Children'
The gunman suspected of killing three children and a rabbi at a Jewish school shooting has wounded three police officers in a shoot-out at a house in Toulouse in south western France.
Diamond Jubilee Window Unveiled as a Gift to The Queen
The Queen has been presented with a gift of a new Diamond Jubilee Window, which was a gift from the members of both Houses of Parliament to mark Queen Elizabeth's 60-year reign.
Thousands Gather for Funeral of Egypt's Pope
Tens of thousands of mourners turned out at St Mark's Cathedral in Cairo to see the funeral of the Coptic Pope Shenouda III who died on Saturday aged 88.
Schools Across France Observe a Minute of Silence for Victims
Following the shocking racist killings outside a Jewish school in Toulouse France, French schools observed a minute's silence.
Brazilian Student Killed by Stun Gun in Australia
Robert Laudisio a 21-year-old Brazilian student living in Sydney was chased by police, and tasered with a stun gun which resulted in his death.
Olympic Flame Route Revealed in London
Five of the torchbearers who will carry the Olympic flame, joined gold medal-winning triple jumper Jonathan Edwards and London Mayor Boris Johnson at a primary school in east London to mark the detailed route of the torch relay being released.
Duchess Of Cambridge Makes her First Speech
As the Royal Patron of East Anglia Children’s Hospices, The Duchess of Cambridge opened a new children’s Hospice building in Ipswich, which has been named the Tree House.
3 Nurses in Uruguay Charged With Killing 16 Patients
Following a tip off by a suspicious employee three nurses have been charged with the murders of 16 patients in two hospitals in Montevideo Uruguay.Two of the nurses are suspected of killing the patients by poisoning them or putting air in their int
Three Children Shot Outside Jewish School in Toulouse
At least four people, including three children, were killed, and several other people were injured when a man on a scooter opened fire outside the Ozar Hatoraha Jewish School in Toulouse in south western France on Monday.
Police Shoot Dead 5 Terrorists in Bali
Police have shot dead five suspected militants on the resort island of Bali. The group are believed to be linked to the banned Jemaah Islamiah group, who were blamed for the nightclub bombings on Bali in 2002 that killed more than 200 people.