Two Koreas hold talks, but expectations are low
Seoul wants to reduce border tensions and guarantees on reunions of families…
New Zealand flag vote too close to call
New Zealand voters seem torn between two flag designs, with the flag…
Canada greets first planeload of Syrian refugees
Canada has welcomed a planeload of refugees from Syria, the first wave…
Jailed Saudi blogger Raif Badawi ‘on hunger strike’
Raif Badawi has started a hunger strike, protesting against new prison conditions,…
Day’s delay, as Paris climate summit nears finish line
After overnight negotiations, ending near daybreak on Friday, came news that the…
Israel claims success of Arrow 3 interceptor missile
In the ongoing quest for security from enemy missiles in Israel has…
Informers needed, says German intelligence agency head Maassen
The head of the German domestic intelligence agency has urged refugees to…
‘IS’ finance chief killed in US-led airstrikes
Abu Salah, described as the "Islamic State's" finance minister, has been killed…
Arrests follow mass grave claims in Kenya
Four politicians have been arrested after claiming that mass graves had been…
Unhappiness and early death not linked in women
Contradicting previous studies, scientists have revealed that - in women - there…