International

Lawmaker wants Russia ban gay Apple boss

An outspoken Russian lawmaker behind a controversial anti-gay law on Friday called for Apple boss…

Gentiloni appointed Italy's foreign minister

Italy's former communications minister Paolo Gentiloni has been nominated foreign minister, his new deputy said…

Fire breaks out at iconic French radio building

A fire broke out on Friday on the seventh floor of the "Maison de la…

'Compaore get out', marchers demand in Burkina Faso

Tens of thousands of protesters on Friday demanded the "immediate" resignation of President Blaise Compaore,…

Zoo in Chile let the brave dare the lions in their den

Dare ya, double dare ya, to tickle a lion's belly.

Voters desert British Labour Party in Scotland

The Scots voted for union with England last month, but they appear voting for divorce…

Unclear who is in charge of Burkina Faso after army's coup

Burkina Faso's President Blaise Compaore on Thursday refused to give up power but called off…

Alakija, 8 others worth $115bn are world's richest women

The richest women in the world - all of whom are billionaires - have been…

Army topples Compaore in Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso's President Blaise Compaore was toppled on Thursday as the army took power after…

Russia agrees gas supplies to Ukraine

Russia agreed to resume gas deliveries to war-torn Ukraine through the winter in an EU-brokered,…