Berlusconi and Bunga-Bunga: Missing Ruby Heart-stealer 'an Election Ploy' [VIDEO]
Central witness cannot be contacted but Berlusconi accused of hijacking underage prostitute trial for political ends.
Kate Middleton Prank Call Death: Australia's 2Day FM Radio Caught in Backlash [VIDEO]
Radio station website inundated with complaints after stunt by DJs Mel Greig and Michael Christian tragically backfired.
Hamas Exiled Leader Khaled Meshaal Kisses Gaza Ground for First Time
Meshaal will attend massive rally called by Hamas to celebrate 'victory' against Israel.
Bangladesh Blaze Factory Tazreen Fashions Lost Fire Certificate in June
Owner also illegally expanded facility to eight storeys and was planning ninth.
Japan Tsunami Hits Coast after Earthquake Shakes Miyagi Prefecture [VIDEO]
A strong earthquake has shaken northeastern Japan prompting a tsunami warning for the Miyagi coastal area.
Germany Moving towards Ban on Far-Right NPD
Heads of Germany's 16 federal states approve bid to outlaw far-right party - but Chancellor Merkel cautious.
Hamas Leader Khaled Meshaal to Visit Gaza After 45 year Palestine Exile
Hamas' exiled political leader Khaled Meshaal is set to visit Gaza on Friday after 45 years of exile.
Neo-Nazi Golden Dawn MPs Caught in Greek Parliament Armed with Guns
Two MPs turned away days after tighter security measures agreed for parliament building.
Naples Mafiosos Execute Man in Kindergarten During Christmas Carol Service
Horrific execution of a man in Italian kindergarten while children were performing Christmas songs.
Netanyahu: We Will Respond to Palestinian Provocations
Defiant Israeli PM stands by decision to build in east Jerusalem and West Bank in retaliation for UN ruling.
Serbian Ambassador to Nato Branislav Milinkovic Kills Himself in Brussels
52-year-old jumped to death from car park platform in front of Serbia's assistant foreign minister.
Egypt: Police Fire Teargas at Anti-Mursi Protesters Massed near Presidential Palace
Eleven newspapers on strike against free speech limits while anger grows against president's 'pharaoh' decree.
Syria Civil War: Nato Chief Rasmussen Gives Green Light for Patriot Missiles 'Within Weeks'
Secretary general says missiles could be used to defend Turkey against Syrian attack, as key Assad advisor defects.
Beheadings, Crucifixions and Amputations: Al-Qaida Atrocities in South Yemen
Amnesty International releases report on 'human rights catastrophe' in Islamist-controlled south Yemen.
@Pontifex: Pope Benedict XVI Gets Handle on Twitter
Leader of Catholic Church will start tweeting on 12 December, the feast day of the Madonna of Guadaloupe
Blind Chinese Activist Chen Guangcheng Tells Xi Jinping: 'Follow Thein Sein's Example'
Activist tells new Beijing leader that he should embark on urgent programme of reform.
UK and France Summon Israeli Ambassadors over Settler Homes [VIDEO]
Israeli ambassadors called in to explain shock decision to build 3,000 settler homes on West Bank.
Cameron Blocks Top Climate Change Expert David Kennedy from Energy Job
PM quashes leading climate change expert appointment for Department of Energy role.
Unicorn Lair of Ancient Empire's King 'Found in North Korea'
Outlandish KCNA story about find by North Korean archaeologists may be response to Onion piece mocking leader Kim Jong-un.
Israel: We Will Build 3,000 Houses in Occupied Palestine over UN State Vote
Settlers' homes constructed in highly contentious sites of East Jerusalem and the West Bank
Tahrir Square Braced for More Anti-Mursi Protests after Constitution Draft Approval
Islamist-dominated panel approves 'pharaoh' constitution draft without liberal or Christian input.
Syria: Austrian Peacekeepers Wounded in Damascus Airport Battle
Emirates airline suspends flights to Damascus over safety fears amid skirmishes on road to airport.
Five Reasons Why the UN Should Upgrade Palestine
The UN General Assembly is poised to pass historic resolution recognising Palestine as a "non-member observer state"
Signed, Sealed but Undelivered: Stevie Wonder Pulls Out of Pro-Israel Gig
American singer thinks performance at IDF fundraiser would be inconsistent with his UN peace role.
Bangladesh: Lax Safety Measures Blamed for Tazreen Factory Fire Tragedy
Unsafe buildings and deadly working conditions the real cause of deaths of 111 workers in Bangladesh garment factory.
Are Saboteurs Targeting Bangladesh's Factories? [VIDEO]
Workers try to set fire to factory just hours after blaze at Walmart plant kills 111 people at nearby Tazreen.
Saudi Diplomat Khaled al-A'anzi Killed in Yemen Capital Sana'a
Gunmen open fire on military attache's car killing him and his bodyguard.
#Unbonjuif: Jewish Student Union Sues Twitter for Names of Anti-Semitic Users in France
Twitter agrees to cancel anti-Semitic messages under hashtag in face of legal threats but new ones appear.
Emir of Kuwait Sheik Sabah Welcomed by Queen to Windsor Castle [PICTURES]
Duke of Edinburgh escorts Arab leader to inspect guard of honour for state visit.
Cairo's Tahrir Square Packed for Anti-Mursi Protest
Thousands of demonstrators join protest camp to rally against president's sweeping new powers.
