A blast at a metro station in the Belarussian capital of Minsk has killed at least 11 people and injured dozens more. more »
Around five thousand people march through the streets of Tokyo in anti-nuclear protests. more »
The need for a stronger EU response to the migrant inflow crisis on the Italian island of Lampedusa is expected to be among the subjects discussed with the European Commission on Monday afternoon. more »
Qatar is the first Arab nation to send fighter jets to help enforce the UN no fly zone over Libya, while other coalition countries also contribute aircraft. more »
Countries reliant on Japanese food imports are checking for possible radiation contamination resulting from Japan's nuclear crisis. more »
One American astronaut and two Russian cosmonauts return safely to earth after several months aboard the International Space Station. more »
Up to 9,000 people are feared dead in the Japanese fishing hamlet of Otsuchi, where a Red Cross spokesman says residents could not evacuate in time. more »
The European Commission has, today, taken an important step in preparing for the full inclusion of aviation in the EU's emissions trading system (EU ETS) from 1 January next year. more »
Pressure mounts on Tripoli as more cities are now under rebel control. more »
Rescue efforts continue six days after a devastating earthquake hit Christchurch. more »