Wednesday 19 June 2013
At least three people have been killed as a large bomb exploded in the Afghan capital - the day the international military coalition hands over responsibility for fighting the Taliban insurgency to the national army and police they have been training.
Barack Obama has defended top secret National Security Agency spying programmes as legal and transparent - even though they are authorised in secret.
A list released by the US government has identified several dozen Guantanamo Bay prisoners who have been designated as too dangerous to release but who cannot be prosecuted.
FBI agents have been searching a suburban field for the remains of former US labour union chief Jimmy Hoffa, who went missing in 1975.
China has built the world's fastest supercomputer, almost twice as fast as the previous US holder and underlining the country's rise as a science and technology powerhouse.
Protesters have massed in at least seven Brazilian cities for another round of demonstrations voicing disgruntlement about life in the country, raising questions about security during big events such as the current Confederations Cup and a papal visit next month.
The promoter of Michael Jackson's ill-fated series of comeback shows created a conflict of interest with the singer's physician when it negotiated terms of his deal, an expert testifying for the superstar's mother has told a jury.
A huge database of troop names and email addresses a US army private allegedly downloaded to a personal computer could be used by foreign adversaries to launch cyber attacks on service members, a government witness said as the trial of Bradley Manning entered its third week.
David Cameron has promised to deliver "proper tax justice" as leaders of the G8 nations agreed a pact to crack down on tax havens and stop multinational companies shifting profits around the world to avoid paying their fair share.
Western nations were on Monday evening facing down Russian president Vladimir Putin at the G8 summit in Northern Ireland over his support for the regime of Bashar Assad in Syria.
Greece's deeply divided governing coalition has avoided collapsing in a dispute over prime minister Antonis Samaras's closure of state television.
Western nations are facing down Russian president Vladimir Putin at the G8 summit in Northern Ireland over his support for the regime of Bashar Assad in Syria.
Barack Obama has conceded there are "differing perspectives" between Washington and Moscow on Syria, following talks with Vladimir Putin.
Edward Snowden, the National Security Agency (NSA) leaker, has defended his disclosure of top-secret US spying programmes in an online chat with The Guardian and attacked US officials for calling him a traitor.
Syria's president warned that Europe "will pay a price" if it delivers weapons to rebels fighting to topple him, saying in an interview that arming them would backfire as the "terrorists" return to their countries with extremist ideologies.
A majority of the British public would not support moves by the Government to arm Syrian rebels opposed to Bashar Assad's regime, a poll has found.
Six young footballers have been convicted of kicking to death a volunteer linesman after a game in the Netherlands.
Europe and America today launched talks on a free trade deal which Prime Minister David Cameron believes could add £100 billion to the world economy.
The US space agency has eight new astronauts - its first new batch in four years.
The US First Lady Michelle Obama has said people with fresh attitudes can help solve Northern Ireland's age-old problems.
Gerry forces Sammy into Mexican wave
Rapturous reception for Andrea
We want you to get snapping!
Pubs, clubs and parties
Thousands turn out in the rain
Northern Ireland's top police officer has said he was optimistic there would be peace on the streets this summer.
Scottish Environment Secretary Richard Lochhead got up close and personal with a flippered friend during a visit to a safari park.
Northern Ireland's top police officer said today he was optimistic there would be peace on the streets this summer.
Australia coach Robbie Deans is expected to take one of the biggest gambles of his career by selecting James O'Connor at fly-half for Saturday's first Test against the British and Irish Lions.
Barclays Premier League champions Manchester United will start the 2013-14 season at League Cup winners Swansea.
Alan Pardew has insisted he will remain as Newcastle boss despite the turmoil currently engulfing the club.
Green Wing star Julian Rhind-Tutt is the latest name to be linked to the role of Doctor Who.
The first full-length trailer of Anchorman: The Legend Continues has been released with Will Ferrell back in the role of newsreader Ron Burgundy.
David Walliams has said he fell into one of his Little Britain character on a recent visit to Downing Street.
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