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Robert Mueller: FBI uses drones for surveillance in limited cases over US soil

The Federal Bureau has used drones for surveillance in limited cases over US soil, FBI Director Robert Mueller has told…

11 years ago

Barack Obama speaking at Brandenburg Gate 50 years after JFK’s “Ich bin ein Berliner” speech

President Barack Obama has used his public speech in Berlin to propose cuts of one-third in American and Russian nuclear…

11 years ago

Cyprus: President Nicos Anastasiades attacks banks bailout terms

President Nicos Anastasiades has urged eurozone leaders to revise the terms of Cyprus' bank bailout, in a highly critical letter.…

11 years ago

North Korea blasts report that Kim Jong-un gave out copies of Adolf Hitler’s memoir Mein Kampf

North Korea has blasted a report that its leader, Kim Jong-un, gave out copies of Adolf Hitler's memoir Mein Kampf…

11 years ago

7.6 million people became refugees in 2012, more than any time since 1994

According to the United Nations, 7.6 million people became refugees in 2012, with the total number now higher than at…

11 years ago

Brazil protests: Troops to be deployed to five major cities

Brazil's government has announced it will deploy troops to five major cities to control a wave of protests which has…

11 years ago

Chrysler recalls 2.7 million Jeeps at risk of fuel tank fires

Chrysler has finally agreed to voluntarily recall 2.7 million Jeeps that could be at risk of fuel tank fires, after…

11 years ago

G8 leaders agree deal on tax evasion

G8 leaders have agreed new measures to clamp down on money launderers, illegal tax evaders and corporate tax avoiders. Governments…

11 years ago

Eunice Huthart: Angelina Jolie double sues News Corp over phone hacking

Eunice Huthart, former Hollywood stunt double, has sued News Corp, accusing the company of hacking into her phone. The suit,…

11 years ago

Brazil protests over new bus fare and 2014 World Cup spendings spread in Rio de Janeiro, Brasilia and Sao Paulo

At least 200,000 people have marched through the streets of Brazil's biggest cities, as protests over rising public transport costs…

11 years ago