International

March 31, 2011

Libya foreign minister ‘defects’

Libyan Foreign Minister Moussa Koussa is in Britain and "no longer willing" to work for Colonel Muammar Gaddafi's regime, the UK Foreign Office says. He flew in from Tunisia on a non-commercial flight and was questioned for several hours by…

March 29, 2011

Libya: Obama says US intervention will be limited

US President Barack Obama has defended the first military intervention of his…

March 29, 2011

George Clooney named as Berlusconi ‘defence witness’

Hollywood star George Clooney is one of 78 witnesses named by Italian PM Silvio…

March 29, 2011

Syrian cabinet resigns amid unrest, says state TV

The Syrian government has resigned, state-run television has said. President Bashar al-Assad accepted the cabinet's resignation following a meeting on Tuesday. The resignation is the latest concession by the government aimed at curbing…

March 29, 2011

India and Pakistan to co-operate in Mumbai attack probe

Indian and Pakistani officials are to visit each other's countries to investigate the 2008 Mumbai attacks. The move is being seen as a breakthrough and follows talks between the sides in the Indian capital, Delhi. A joint statement said officials…

March 28, 2011

Radiation leak found outside Japan nuclear reactor

Highly radioactive water has been found for the first time outside one of the…

March 27, 2011

Anti-cuts march: Tens of thousands at London protest

More than 250,000 people have attended a march and rally in central London against…

March 27, 2011

TUC condemns post-rally violence in central London

Violence which followed a day of anti-spending cuts protests in London has been condemned by union leaders. Hours after a peaceful march to Hyde Park, there were clashes between police and protesters in Trafalgar Square. The TUC said the activities…

March 27, 2011

Libyan Rebels Push West as Coalition Strikes Hit Gadhafi Forces

Libyan rebels have retaken several coastal towns leading to Sirte, amid bombing support by coalition warplanes.   Libyan rebel forces made a series of quick advances, re-occupying the strategic oil ports of Ras Lanouf and Brega, which they lost…

March 27, 2011

Israel Deploys Anti-Rocket System Near Gaza

Israel has stationed the first batteries of a long-anticipated anti-rocket shield in the south of the country, but cautioned residents the experimental deployment would not completely protect them from incoming fire. The Israeli military Sunday…