Car bomb in Syria kills at least 50 soldiers – activists

At least 50 soldiers and pro-government militiamen have been killed in a massive suicide car bombing, in the central province of Hama in Syria, activists allege. Two separate attacks in Damascus reportedly killed several civilians, injuring many.

November 05, 2012 17:11

'Death and destruction in Bani Walid' as media silent

The Libyan city of Bani Walid is reported to be under heavy attack from pro-government forces and militias. Witnesses say that more civilians are being killed by shelling, while houses are engulfed in flames.

October 26, 2012 00:34

New ISS crew successfully lifts off (VIDEO)

A Soyuz space rocket has successfully launched a Russian-US crew to the International Space Station (ISS). The spacecraft is expected to dock with the station in two days.

October 23, 2012 12:26

A year on from Gaddafi’s death: Govt forces pummel Bani Walid

The Libyan army is continuing its assault of the anti-regime stronghold of Bani Walid for the second day. A year after the killing of Colonel Gaddafi the Libyan government seeks to crush the remnants of his loyalist followers entrenched in the town.

October 19, 2012 19:34

Going solo: Scots gather for independence march and rally (PHOTOS)

Thousands of supporters of Scottish independence have taken part in a pro-independence rally in the center of Edinburgh. People flocked to the capital from across Scotland for the rally.

September 22, 2012 12:14

Twenty killed, about 200 injured as Pakistanis clash over anti-Islam film (PHOTOS)

Twenty people have been killed and another 200 injured on Friday after tens of thousands of demonstrators hit the streets to protest against an anti-Islam film. Police fired teargas and live ammunition to disperse rioters.

September 21, 2012 08:41