Europe airports battle snow backlog
European airports are struggling to help thousands of passengers stranded after severe wintry…
UN chief warns of ‘real risk’ of Ivory Coast civil war
The UN's secretary-general has warned there is a "real risk" of a return to civil war in Ivory Coast after the…
Iraqi parliament approves new government
Iraq's parliament has approved a new government including all major factions, ending nine…
New South Korea exercises to test border tension
South Korea has said it will hold new large-scale military drills involving ground and air…
Residents of South Korean island fleeing ahead of military drills
Amid South Korean plans to hold live-fire military drills this week and North Korean threats of retaliation, many…
South Korea to begin exercises near border with North
The South Korean military will begin live-firing exercises on an island close to the border…
Deadly blast on oil pipeline in Mexico’s Puebla state
At least 28 people have been killed and many others injured in an oil pipeline explosion…
Snow at Heathrow and Gatwick ruins plans of thousands
The Christmas travel plans of thousands of Britons are in disarray after snow left Heathrow Airport all…