North Korea flaunts its 'cutting-edge' missiles
North Korea tested what it described as a new type of "cutting-edge" anti-ship missile with its leader Kim Jong Un pictured beaming at the launch, as shown in state media on Saturday.But some analysts are saying North Korea's touted missiles appear to be Russian designs.
Greece election: Anti-austerity Syriza leader Tsipras vows to end 'pain'
Anti-austerity Syriza party leader Alexis Tsipras has vowed to end Greece's "five years of humiliation and pain" after his general election win.
Saudi King Abdullah dies, Salman new ruler
Saudi Arabia’s elderly King Abdullah died on Friday and was replaced by his half-brother Salman as the absolute ruler of the world’s top oil exporter and the spiritual home of Islam.
IMF downgrades global growth forecast
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has lowered its forecast for global economic growth for this year and next.
EU ministers to discuss Europe's terrorism threat
EU foreign ministers will meet on Monday to discuss the terror threat in Europe in the wake of recent attacks.
Pope Francis in Manila: Six million attend outdoor Mass
Pope Francis has celebrated an outdoor Mass in front of unprecedented crowds in the Philippine capital Manila.
Charlie Hebdo publishes new issue, one week after attack
The new edition of the French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo has gone on sale, with a cartoon depicting the Prophet Muhammad on its cover.
Defiant Charlie Hebdo depicts Prophet Muhammad on cover
This week's edition of French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo will show a cartoon depicting the Prophet Muhammad holding a "Je suis Charlie" sign.
Paris attacks: Hollande to hold security meeting
French President Francois Hollande is due to chair a crisis meeting with cabinet ministers on national security after last week's deadly attacks.
France attacks: World leaders gather for mass Paris rally
World leaders are gathering in Paris ahead of a march in the French capital to show unity after three days of terror that left 17 people dead.
