The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has said the number of health workers potentially exposed to anthrax…
New York City has agreed to a $40 million settlement with five men who were wrongfully convicted in the vicious…
Ukraine's President Petro Poroshenko has announced a week-long unilateral ceasefire in fighting with pro-Russian militants in the east of the…
Oil prices are close to a nine-month high due Iraq crisis. Brent crude fell 27 cents to $114.79 a barrel,…
Ten people are confirmed dead and several others are missing after torrential rain and heavy floods hit eastern Bulgaria, officials…
The US will send 300 military advisers to Iraq to help fight Islamist-led insurgents, President Barack Obama has announced. Barack…
Ukraine’s President Petro Poroshenko has said he will sign a controversial association agreement with the EU on June 27. Petro…
German caver Johann Westhauser has been brought to the surface after being trapped 3,300ft underground for 12 days. Johann Westhauser,…
Iraq forces are battling Sunni militants for control of the country's biggest oil refinery. A military spokesman said troops had…
Three activists of China’s anti-corruption group - New Citizens' Movement - have been given lengthy jail terms for urging officials…