Syrian soldiers fought their way into an air base in northern Syria on Tuesday and freed hundreds of military personnel. A military source close to the government said the army…
The European Commission has called Turkey to address urgently significant failings on human rights and democracy. An annual report on Turkish prospects for EU membership says there have been serious…
In many areas of life, we are challenged to balance speed and accuracy - for example medical researchers searching for the quickest path to a cure with the fewest side…
Myanmar president Thein Sein congratulated Aung San Suu Kyi's opposition party on its success in Sunday’s polls. Ms Suu Kyi has written to the leadership requesting talks on national reconciliation,…
Increased military aid to Israel and prospects for peace with the Palestinians were discussed at a friendly meeting between US president Barack Obama and Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu earlier…
The Palestinian political scene has yet to agree on the nature of the confrontations taking place with the Israelis since early October. Some observers define them as an intifada, while…
Britain's security services published a new list of what they believe are the greatest threats to the country. International terrorism from IS and the threat of returning UK jihadists from…
India's prime minister will visit London this week amid protests that his Hindu nationalist party has created an atmosphere of religious intolerance and impunity. Narendra Modi will have lunch with…
The Archbishop of York Youth Trust announced on Tuesday that it has further extended its Young Leaders’ Award with 315 schools having signed up to the Award since its launch.…
The Prince of Wales has urged people to buy British food whenever they can to support family farms and save the countryside. His appeal comes amid growing fears over the…