Ireland Marks Centenary Of Irish Volunteers

By David Blevins, Ireland Correspondent The centenary of the Irish Volunteers, the force that fought for independence from Britain and participated in the Easter Rising of 1916, is being marked in Ireland. President Michael D Higgins lays a wreath...

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Ukraine: Police Fire Tear Gas At Protesters

Thousands of pro-Europe protesters in Ukraine have attempted to storm government buildings in the capital of Kiev, clashing with police who fired tear gas to keep them back. Some demonstrators tried to break through police ranks with some throwing stones...

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Syria: Largest Oil Field 'Captured By Rebels'

Islamist rebels claim they have seized Syria's largest oil field, potentially cutting off President Bashar al Assad's supply of almost all local crude reserves. If confirmed, the loss of the al-Omar oil field in the eastern Deir al-Zor province could...

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Sinabung: Thousands Flee Volcano Eruptions

Thousands of people have fled after a volcano in western Indonesia erupted eight times in a few hours, raining down rocks over a large area. Mount Sinabung has been erupting on and off since September, but went into overdrive on Sunday, spewing out...

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China Claims Airspace Over Disputed Islands

China has laid claim to a block of airspace over islands in the East China Sea which are at the heart of a dispute with Japan. The Xinhua news agency published a map and co-ordinates of the area it called "the East China Sea Air Defence Zone", as well...

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Dreamliner Warning After Plane Engines Ice Up

Boeing has warned airlines to avoid flying some Dreamliner planes near high-level thunderstorms due to a risk of engine icing problems. The warning applies to 15 carriers who have 747-8 and 787 Dreamliners with engines made by General Electric (GE)....

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Iran Nuclear Deal Reached At Talks In Geneva

An agreement has been reached between Iran and six world powers to curb Tehran's nuclear programme in exchange for limited sanctions relief. The deal, announced by European Union policy chief Catherine Ashton, is a first step towards resolving a decade-old...

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Israel Says Nuclear Deal Is 'Historic Mistake'

It's "an historic mistake" that will "make the world more dangerous" - the result of cosmetic concessions - and the consequences "threaten Israel". And: "We will not allow Iran to obtain military capability." Benjamin Netanyahu's take on the interim...

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Typhoon Haiyan: UK Pledges An Extra £5m Aid

Six new British aid flights will leave the UK this week for the Philippines carrying 1,400 tents and other supplies, International Development Secretary Justine Greening has announced. The flights and the investment of £5m to improve the ability of...

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Latvia Supermarket Collapse: Hope Fades

The chances of finding any more survivors after the collapse of a supermarket in Latvia is "almost zero", officials have said. Fifty-four deaths have now been confirmed since the roof of the Maxima store caved in in the capital Riga on Thursday. Recovery...

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