The Communist party chooses 'Xi Jinping' as new leader
As China's 18th Party Congress draws to a close just one day before the announcement of the country's new leaders, the state-owned news agency has reported that as expected Xi Jinping and Li Keqiang have been elected to the party's Central Committee.
Jockey Frankie Dettori tested positive for banned substance
Italian jockey Frankie Dettori, one of the most recognisable faces in racing, is to face an inquiry after a 'positive test' for a banned substance at Longchamp in France.
20-year-old man arrested over death of Joseph Griffiths
A 20-year-old man has been arrested today on suspicion of the murder of 73-year-old Fulham man Joseph Griffiths, who was stabbed to death during a suspected burglary at his home last Saturday.
Petraeus scandal: Paula Broadwell home searched by FBI
FBI agents have searched the home of Paula Broadwell, the woman at the centre of the scandal involving the former CIA Director David Petraeus, after it came to light the two were having an extra marital affair.
Care home abuse: Missing report found in archives
As the investigation into sexual abuse carried out by a paedophile ring at a number of residential children's homes in the 70s and 80s has been reopened.
Australian PM : 'investigation into child sex abuse at churches'
Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard has announced a Royal Commission who will probe allegations of child abuse within the country's religious and state-run institutions.
Man arrested over burning poppy photo
A 19 year old Canterbury man named locally as Linney House, 19, was arrested by Kent police on Remembrance Sunday on suspicion of sending 'malicious telecommunications'.
Lord McAlpine: sex abuse allegation "wholly false"
As a fresh inquiry into the widespread sex abuse scandal, carried out by a Paedophile Ring at a number of children's homes in Wales in the 70's and 80's has been requested by Teresa May this week.
Coronation St: Bill Tarmey dies
Bill Tarmey, one of the best loved faces in long-running soap Coronation Street, has died peacefully today, aged 71, according to a statement, released by his family.
Justin Welby next Archbishop of Canterbury
The Right Rev Justin Welby, who became a Bishop just last year as the Bishop of Durham, has been confirmed as the next Archbishop of Canterbury.
HSBC investigated by HMC over 'criminal accounts'
HM Revenue and Customs say it is looking into allegations that criminals have used offshore accounts at HSBC Jersey for money laundering.
Iran Attempts and Fails to Shoot Down U.S. Drone
The Pentagon said that a MT-1 U.S. military aircraft surveillance drone, flying on a regular surveillance mission near to the Iranian coast, was intercepted by two Iranian jet fighters.
Barack Obama : First US President to Visit Myanmar
And now that Obama is safely ensconced back in the White House it has been announced that his first International trip will be a historic three day tour of South East Asia from the 17th to 20th November.
Breast Cancer Surgeon suspended: 1000 botched operations
Breast Surgeon Ian Paterson, is facing a police investigation and suspension from practising after allegations that he performed unnecessary and invasive procedures in over a 1000 breast cancer patients dating back to 1994.
Spotlight on China: Relations with US and Japan
As China's 18th Communist Party Congress continues throughout this week, we here at the IB Times UK are continuing are spotlight on China.
Greek police and protestors clash on streets of Athens
As Greece announced that it will put in place its fourth austerity measures in three years to close the nation's budget deficit, lower its debt burden and make its economy competitive.
Hu Jintao pens China Communist Party Congress
Chinese President Hu Jintao spoke to over 2000 delegates at the opening of the week long 18th Communist Party congress in China, where the new leaders for the central committee will be selected.
Spotlight on China: End of the economic miracle?
With China's 18th National party Congress currently taking place, the country's new leaders will face an increasingly difficult task to maintain the economic growth that has seen it become the second richest country in the world.
Dozens trapped in Ghana shopping mall collapse
One person has been killed and dozens more are believed to be trapped under rubble, after a multi storey department store collapsed in Ghana's capital, Accra earlier today.
David Black murder: 46 year old man arrested
A 46 year old man has been arrested over the murder of Northern Ireland prison officer David Black who was shot in a hail of bullets last Thursday as he drove to work on the M1 en route to Maghberry Prison.
Myanmar: 100 missing after boat capsizes
A dangerously overcrowded boat containing desperate Rohingya Muslims fleeing the growing sectarian violence against them by Rakhine Buddhists has capsized with 100 people reported missing.
China's New leaders: Just who is Xi Jinping?
He's the president in waiting who's set to take the hot seat of one of the most powerful and prosperous countries on earth, but to many China's Xi Jinping remains something of a mystery.
Theresa May announces care home abuse inquiry
Home Secretary Theresa May announced she has appointed Keith Bristow, the head of the National Crime Agency to investigate allegations of child abuse connected to a suspected paedophile ring.
Dale Creegan Pleads Not Guilty to Police Women's Murders
Dale Creeganon trial today at Liverpool Crown Court for the murders of Police women Fiona Bone and Nicola Hughes, who were killed in a shocking gun and grenade attack in September. Has denied murdering the two women and pleaded not guilty.
Two foreign workers killed in terrorist blast Bahrain
Two foreign workers have been killed and a third seriously injured by a series of terrorist bomb blasts in Bahrain.
Prostate Cancer: 'Personalised Screening for Genes'
A new approach to identifying and treating the 40,000 men who are diagnosed with Prostate cancer in the UK has been announced as part of an ambitious research project funded by Cancer Research UK.
David Lee Collins: British Soldier stabbed in Ayia Napa
An off duty teenage British soldier named as David Lee Collins has been stabbed to death in a fight with three British holiday makers in a nightclub in Ayia Napa Cyprus.
China's New Leaders: The Challenge Ahead
China, the world's most populous country with 1.3 Billion people and world's fastest growing economy, is about to undergo a historic regime change
171,000 new jobs created in the US
It's enough for any US President to contend with; Hurricane Sandy devastating the east coast and a re-election Presidential campaign looming against Mitt Romney on Tuesday.
French Police: Body of missing British boy found
The body discovered by French Police yesterday, while out searching for the missing 12-year-old British boy Pierre Barnes. Has been been confirmed as his.
