February 4, 2013
French jets bomb northern Mali
French warplanes have carried out air strikes in Mali's far north as they try to secure the final rebel stronghold of Kidal after a three-week offensive. Thirty jets targeted Islamist militants' training and communication centres around Tessalit - a…
February 3, 2013
Iraq violence: Suicide attack on Kirkuk police HQ
A suicide bomber and gunmen have attacked a police headquarters in the northern Iraqi city of Kirkuk. Unconfirmed reports say 30 people have been killed and 70 injured. A city official told AFP news agency that militants had tried to seize the…
February 3, 2013
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February 3, 2013
Abu Sayyaf militants release two hostages in Philippines
Islamist militants in the Philippines have released two Filipino members of a TV crew, who were kidnapped last June. Ramel Vela and Roland Letriro have been taken to a hospital in the southern Sulu province after their release. It is unclear why the…
February 3, 2013
Britain Hosting Talks with Afghan, Pakistani Leaders
High level delegations from Afghanistan and Pakistan have begun arriving in London for a summit with British Prime Minister David Cameron aimed at improving relations between the South Asian neighbors.A Downing Street spokesman said Cameron will…
February 3, 2013
White House posts Obama shooting picture on Flickr
The White House has released a picture of Barack Obama skeet-shooting - seemingly to settle a row over whether the president had fired a gun before. Mr Obama recently told the The New Republic magazine: "Up at Camp David, we do skeet shooting all…
February 3, 2013
More Protests Planned for Cairo
Egypt's main opposition coalition, the National Salvation Front, is going ahead with plans to hold an anti-government march to Cairo's presidential palace on Friday. Opposition figures have called on Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi to form a…
January 29, 2013
Australia battles floods in two states
Australia is battling flooding in two states, as rescue teams worked to evacuate people from inundated areas. In Queensland, more than 1,000 people were plucked to safety in the city of Bundaberg as the Burnett River burst its banks, flooding 2,000…
January 29, 2013
French-led troops secure hold on Timbuktu
French-led troops are consolidating their position in the historic Malian city of Timbuktu after seizing it from Islamist extremists. French military commanders say soldiers are patrolling the streets looking to flush out any remaining militants.…
January 29, 2013
Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands to abdicate for son
Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands has announced she is abdicating in favour of her son, Prince Willem-Alexander. In a pre-recorded address broadcast on TV, she said she would formally stand down on 30 April. The queen, who is approaching her 75th…