Violence rocks Somali capital : Heavy fighting flared in the Somali capital Thursday, a day after a battle between governmen...

Partial results of Iraq election expected : Iraq's election commission is expected Thursday to announce partial results of last week's v...

British Airways employee faces terrorism charges : A British Airways employee appeared in court Thursday on charges related to terrorism.

Biden tries to ease Mid-East row : US Vice-President Joe Biden says Middle East peace talks must resume, despite a row over Isr...

Greeks stage fresh general strike : Greek public and transport services grind to a halt and clashes break out during a third str...

Mexican shakes up world rich list : Mexican Carlos Slim overtakes Bill Gates as the world's richest man, according to the Forbes...