Hague condemns Egypt's use of force

BRITISH Foreign Secretary William Hague has condemned the use of force against protesters during deadly clashes in Cairo and accused Egyptian security forces of using live rounds. Hague also called on Egyptian authorities to either release or...

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Libyans ransack offices after killings

THOUSANDS of Libyans have protested against parties, including the Muslim Brotherhood, blamed for a wave of violence a day after a series of deadly attacks in the Libya's east. Protesters ransacked offices of both the Brotherhood's political wing...

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Afghan governor, chief escape bombings

TWO Afghan civilians have been killed and several injured following two failed Taliban assassination attempts targeting a provincial governor and a police chief. News+ Oops! Please register or log in to continue. (It's quick, easy and free.)...

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European stocks slide in early trade

EUROPEAN stock markets have slid following a weak performance by Wall Street overnight, which pushed down also on Asian share prices, analysts say. London's FTSE 100 index of leading shares on Thursday dropped 0.90 per cent to stand at 6,561.16...

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EU court rules Khodorkovsky trial 'unfair'

EUROPE'S rights court says the trial of anti-Kremlin tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky, one of Russia's most high-profile prisoners, has been "unfair" and ordered Moscow to pay compensation. News+ Oops! Please register or log in to continue. (It's...

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BASF books quarterly profit fall

THE world's largest chemicals company, Germany's BASF, has announced a fall in net profit in the second quarter but held to its targets. It warned that in a volatile global environment the rest of the year would be more difficult than expected,...

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'Corpse flower' attracts thousands in US

Up to 20,000 visitors have packed the US Botanic Garden to catch a whiff of the corpse flower. Source: AAP IT seems a more fitting subject for an Edgar Allan Poe story: a towering maroon blossom that emits the odour of rotting flesh. ...

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New prince has long wait to inherit throne

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge announced the birth of their child via press release and Twitter. Source: AAP EDS: updates with comments from Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. By Julian Drape, AAP London Correspondent LONDON, July 23 AAP...

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Pressure mounts for Morsi release in Egypt

Four people died and more than 20 have been injured as protests continue to grow violent in Egypt. Source: AAP PRESSURE is growing on Egypt's new leaders to release Mohamed Morsi from detention as clashes between supporters and opponents of...

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Oppn drowned out by 'celebrity' Kev

Joe Hockey complains that coalition policy announcements have been drowned out by "celebrity" Rudd. Source: AAP SHADOW treasurer Joe Hockey has complained that coalition policy announcements have been drowned out by "celebrity" Kevin Rudd....

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Abu Qatada denied bail in Jordan

Abu Qatada's lawyer says a military court has rejected a bail application by the Islamist cleric. Source: AAP A MILITARY court has rejected a bail application by Islamist cleric Abu Qatada, who faces terror charges in Jordan following his...

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Japan PM Abe's coalition wins upper house

The coalition of Japan's PM Shinzo Abe won a resounding victory in upper house elections. Source: AAP THE coalition of Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe won a resounding victory in upper house elections, broadcasters' exit polls showed. ...

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