Russia's Khodorkovsky 'Glad' To Be Free

A Russian oil tycoon has denied that he had admitted guilt in his request for a presidential pardon after being released from a prison camp. Mikhail Khodorkovsky, who was once the richest man in the country, was freed within an hour of the Kremlin publishing...

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Obama: NSA Spying Sweeps May Be Reviewed

President Barack Obama has suggested that surveillance methods used by US intelligence services may be reviewed following further spying revelations. According to documents leaked by the whistleblower Edward Snowden, Britain and America monitored EU...

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Lockerbie Anniversary: PM Praises Victims

David Cameron has paid tribute to the "fortitude and resilience" of those affected by the Lockerbie bombing as memorial services marking the 25th anniversary of the atrocity take place today. Pan Am flight 103 was on its way from London to New York...

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Putin To Pardon Jailed Tycoon Khodorkovsky

By Katie Stallard, Moscow Correspondent Russia's president Vladimir Putin says jailed former oil tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky will soon be pardoned after more than a decade in prison. Once Russia's richest man, Khodorkovsky has become its most famous...

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Guide Dog Saves Owner After Train-Track Fall

A guide dog leapt to his blind owner's rescue after he lost consciousness and fell onto train tracks - helping both survive being run over. Cecil Williams wept as he told of dog Orlando's heroics on the New York subway and the successful campaign it...

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South Sudan Evacuations Amid Deadly Violence

A second flight will be sent to evacuate Britons fleeing fighting in South Sudan, after three United Nations peacekeepers were killed amid escalating violence. The three Indian soldiers were killed when armed youths breached a UN compound in the country's...

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Russia Will Free Arctic 30 And Pussy Riot

The Arctic 30 Greenpeace activists and jailed members of Pussy Riot are set to be freed under new amnesty laws. The State Duma voted 446-0 in favour of the Kremlin-backed bill. It will allow investigators to drop charges against the 30 activists from Greenpeace's...

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NSA Spying Sweeps 'Have Gone Too Far', Report

A panel has recommended curbing the secretive powers of the National Security Agency, warning its mass spying sweeps in the war on terror had gone too far. The report, commissioned by President Barack Obama, said the NSA should halt the mass storage...

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Paul Walker Porsche Crash Down To 'Speed Alone'

The Porsche Carrera GT that crashed killing Fast & Furious actor Paul Walker and the driver had no mechanical problems, according to investigators. A police official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the car lost control due to "speed, and...

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South Sudan: Hundreds Killed In Army Clashes

Hundreds of people have been killed in clashes between rival army factions in South Sudan's capital. UN peacekeeping chief Herve Ladsous added that another 800 people have been wounded in battles between troops loyal to President Salva Kiir and an opposition...

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Mega Millions: $636m Jackpot Has Been Won

At least two winning jackpot tickets have been bought in the $636m (£392m) Mega Millions draw. The winning numbers on Tuesday night were: 8, 14, 17, 20, 39; Mega Ball: 7. California Lottery spokesman Alex Traverso said one winning ticket was sold...

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Syria: Sky News Gains Access To UK Jihadists

By Stuart Ramsay, Chief Correspondent Sky News has gained the first access to a previously unknown brigade of exclusively British jihadists fighting in Syria. Until now, the existence of this UK brigade has been kept a secret, but it reveals that...

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Mega Millions Jackpot Could Surpass Record

The US Mega Millions jackpot has soared to $586m (£360m) following a frenzy of ticket purchases. The jump pushed the prize closer to the $656m (£402m) record set last year. Paula Otto, executive director of the Virginia Lottery and Mega Millions' lead...

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N Korea Marks Anniversary Of Kim Jong-Il Death

North Korea's political and military elite have publicly pledged their loyalty to Kim Jong-Un during a large memorial in Pyongyang to mark the second anniversary of the death of his father. The public display of support came only days after the execution...

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The Ashes: England Lose To Rampant Aussies

England have lost the Ashes with a third successive defeat to Australia in Perth, despite a maiden Test century from Ben Stokes. Stokes' 120 was the cornerstone of England's belated defiance on the fifth day, but the team were still bowled out for 353...

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Israeli Soldier Shot Dead On Lebanon Border

An Israeli soldier has been shot dead by a Lebanese army sniper on the border between the two countries, leading to threats of an Israeli retaliation. The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) has confirmed the death near Rosh Hanikra, adding that the soldier...

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China's Illegal Detention Of Christian Pastor

By Mark Stone, China Correspondent, in Henan Province A Chinese Christian pastor and 23 members of his congregation have been held at an unknown location illegally and without access to lawyers since mid-November. The case of Pastor Zhang Shaojie...

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Philippines: Bus Crashes Off Elevated Road

Twenty-two people have been killed when a passenger bus fell from an elevated road onto a van in the Philippines. Twenty of those who died in the accident in Manila were on board the bus, according to traffic investigator Jose Abuyog. Pedestrians...

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Mandela Funeral: Thousands Pay Final Respects

Thousands of people are saying a final farewell to former South African president Nelson Mandela as he is laid to rest in his ancestral home. Some 4,000 people are attending the state funeral of the anti-apartheid hero, including family members, African...

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Iran Claims 'MI6 Spy' On Trial After Capture

Iran says it has arrested a "spy" accused of working for the British secret intelligence service. A court official said the man had confessed to his alleged crimes and was on trial. He was detained in the town of Kerman in southeast Iran after authorities...

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Nelson Mandela Funeral: Live Updates From Qunu

Nelson Mandela Funeral: Live Updates From Qunu This website uses cookies. Cookies remember you so we can give you a better service online. By using this website or closing this message you are agreeing to our cookies notice. Cookies FAQs.x ...

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