Explosions And Gunfire Near Somali Parliament

At least four policemen have been killed after al Qaeda-linked militants carried out a bomb and gun attack outside Somalia's parliament. Police said at least six insurgents also died in the assault in a Mogadishu compound. There were two explosions...

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Thailand Police Confront Anti-Coup Protesters

Police and armed soldiers have been involved in a tense stand-off with protesters marching against the military coup in Thailand. A group of around 200 demonstrators defied limits on public gatherings imposed since the army took control and refused...

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Pope's Delicate Mission In The Middle East

By Tom Rayner, Middle East Reporter, Jerusalem Pope Francis has arrived in Jordan at the start of a whirlwind three-day tour to the Middle East. During the visit the head of the world's 1.2 billion Catholics will also visit the Occupied Palestinian...

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Zuma Pledges SA 'Economic Transformation'

Jacob Zuma has been sworn in again as South African president vowing "economic transformation" will take "centre stage" in his second term in power. He pledged the economy would be put on an "inclusive growth path" and promised to promote "broad-based...

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Baby Caught After Two-Storey Plunge In China

CCTV footage has captured the dramatic moment a baby was caught by a passerby after falling two storeys from a building in China. The one-year-old had apparently got out of a window during a thunderstorm when he slipped from the building in Guangdong...

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Thailand Coup: Politicians Banned From Leaving

Timeline Of Thai Political Crisis Updated: 3:24pm UK, Thursday 22 May 2014 Thailand has a long history of political unrest with the army staging at least 11 coups since the end of the absolute monarchy in 1932. The latest crisis has its roots in the...

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Thai General Gave Rival Leaders Three Options

Timeline Of Thai Political Crisis Updated: 3:24pm UK, Thursday 22 May 2014 Thailand has a long history of political unrest with the army staging at least 11 coups since the end of the absolute monarchy in 1932. The latest crisis has its roots in the...

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Germain Katanga Jailed For Congo War Crimes

Germain Katanga Jailed For Congo War Crimes 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 1:30pm...

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Kidnap Victim 'So Happy' To Be With Family

LA Kidnap: Case Of Stockholm Syndrome? Updated: 12:46pm UK, Thursday 22 May 2014 Authorities are expected to explore whether a woman who was kidnapped as a teenager and held for 10 years may have experienced Stockholm syndrome, which sees hostages...

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China Market Explosion Kills Dozens In Urumqi

By Mark Stone, China Correspondent, in Beijing An explosion at a market in the Chinese city of Urumqi has killed 31 people and left more than 90 injured. According to witnesses quoted in state media, two 4x4 vehicles drove into a crowd of people...

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LA Kidnap: A Case Of Stockholm Syndrome?

Authorities are expected to explore whether a woman who was kidnapped as a teenager and held for 10 years may have experienced Stockholm syndrome, which sees hostages sympathise with their abductors. The victim, who remained unidentified, was initially...

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Thailand's Army Chief Announces Military Coup

Thailand's army chief has announced his forces are taking control of the government following months of deadly clashes. General Prayuth Chan-ocha said on live TV: "In order for the country to return to normal quickly the National Peace Keeping Committee...

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Iranians Arrested Over Pharrell Happy Video

Six Iranians have been arrested by police and shown on state television after posting a version of Pharrell Williams' hit song Happy on YouTube. The amateur video shows three young men and three unveiled women dancing to the tune on Tehran's streets...

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Thai Army Summons Political Rivals For Talks

Timeline Of Thai Political Crisis Updated: 11:15am UK, Tuesday 20 May 2014 Thailand has a long history of political unrest with the army staging at least 11 coups since the end of the absolute monarchy in 1932. The latest crisis has its roots in the...

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Politkovskaya Murder: Five Men Convicted

Five men have been convicted over the murder of journalist Anna Politkovskaya - a prominent critic of Russian president Vladimir Putin. Rustam Makhmudov was the gunman who shot Ms Politkovskaya dead in the elevator of her Moscow apartment...

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Nigerian Twin Bombings Claim 118 Lives

The number of people killed in a twin bombing in the Nigerian city of Jos has risen to at least 118. Police in the state of Plateau said dozens more were injured in the explosions at a bus terminal and market. There are fears more bodies will be recovered...

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Somerset Flood Relief Supplies Sent To Balkans

By Tom Parmenter, Sky News Correspondent in Serbia Relief supplies used during flooding on the Somerset Levels will be sent to the Balkans as the region battles its worst flooding in more than a century. Sandbags which protected homes on the Levels...

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Thailand Army Declares Martial Law After Unrest

Timeline Of Thai Political Crisis Updated: 11:15am UK, Tuesday 20 May 2014 Thailand has a long history of political unrest with the army staging at least 11 coups since the end of the absolute monarchy in 1932. The latest crisis has its roots in the...

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Is Coup Number 19 On The Cards For Thailand?

Timeline Of Thai Political Crisis Updated: 11:15am UK, Tuesday 20 May 2014 Thailand has a long history of political unrest with the army staging at least 11 coups since the end of the absolute monarchy in 1932. The latest crisis has its roots in the...

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Moscow Train Collision Leaves 'Several Dead'

At least five people have been killed after a freight train crashed into a passenger train near the Russian capital, Moscow. According to a preliminary report from Russia's Interior Ministry, another 15 were seriously injured in the collision on the...

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Putin 'Moves Forces On Ukraine Border To Base'

Vladimir Putin has ordered Russian forces operating along the border with Ukraine to return to their bases, according to the Kremlin. It is the second time Mr Putin has said Russian forces are being pulled back, with the Russian President announcing...

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Floods Could Spread Mines Hundreds Of Miles

When the flood waters recede in the Balkans another danger will remain. The record high floods have triggered landslides, some in areas which were minefields during the Bosnian war of 1992-95.  The landslides have dislodged some of the munitions...

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Colombia Bus Fire Leaves 31 Children Dead

More than 30 children have died in Colombia after a fire tore through a bus that had broken down returning from a church event. While 18 people managed to escape the blaze, 31 youngsters and one adult died in the tragedy in the town of Fundacion. The...

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Balkans Flooding Triggers Landmine Warning

By Tom Parmenter, Sky News Correspondent International rescue teams are battling against thousands of landslides as they try to reach victims of the unprecedented flooding in the Balkans. The disaster has also prompted a warning that survivors...

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Paul McCartney: Gigs Cancelled Due To Illness

Sir Paul McCartney has been forced to cancel two gigs in Japan after doctors told him he was too ill to perform. The star, 71, cancelled a performance on Saturday due to a virus, but said he hoped to be well enough to perform on Sunday and Monday. ...

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North Korea Apology After Apartments Collapse

An apartment building housing around 90 families has collapsed in North Korea, potentially killing hundreds of people. State officials offered a rare public apology after the collapse, saying the accident was "serious" and had upset leader Kim Jong-Un....

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Balkans: Worst Floods In A Century Kill 25

The worst floods to hit the Balkans in more than a century have killed at least 25 people, and there are fears that number could rise further as water recedes from deluged towns and cities. Tens of thousands have fled their homes in Bosnia and Serbia...

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Mining Bosses Arrested After Turkish Tragedy

Police have detained 18 people, including mining company executives, as part of an investigation into Turkey's mine disaster. A preliminary report on the accident, which was obtained by the Milliyet newspaper, pointed to safety violations in the mine,...

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