Vladimir Putin is making his first visit to Crimea since Russia annexed it from Ukraine. The Russian president told crowds…
South Africa’s ANC (African National Congress) has won a commanding victory in the country's general election, partial results show. With…
A 6.4-magnitude earthquake has hit Mexico, causing buildings to sway in the capital, Mexico City. According to the US Geological…
Pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine have decided to go ahead with an independence referendum on Sunday, despite a call from…
Carlton Citadel Hotel and several other buildings have been destroyed by a huge explosion in the northern Syrian city of…
Vladimir Putin says Ukraine's May 25 presidential election is a step "in the right direction". However, the Russian president said…
According to the South Korean coastguard, the number of people who survived the Sewol ferry disaster three weeks ago has…
Nigeria is offering a 50 million naira ($300,000) reward to anyone who can help locate and rescue more than 200…
Syrian rebels are being evacuated from their last stronghold in Homs, activists say. Within the past hour, buses have begun…
Ukraine troops have retaken Mariupol city hall from pro-Russia separatists, reports say. The rebels, who had seized the building last…