IMF's Lagarde escapes investigation in court

French magistrates decided not to place IMF chief Christine Lagarde under formal investigation over her role in a 285-million-euro (243 million pounds) arbitration payment made to a supporter of former president Nicolas Sarkozy.

Suicide car bombing in Russia injures 11

A suicide bomber blew herself up in car near a police building in Russia's Dagestan region, injuring 11 policemen and passers-by, Russian media reported.

British police arrest man in soldier case

British police arrested a man under anti-terrorism laws at BBC headquarters after an interviewee said security services tried to recruit one of the two men arrested after a soldier was hacked to death in a London street.

Sixth night of violence in Sweden, but police say capital calmer

Syrian opposition resumes tough talks on unity key to peace push

Syria's opposition resumed talks aimed at closing their fractious ranks, crucial to launching an international peace conference, and government forces pressed an onslaught on a rebel-held town to try to gain the upper hand in civil war.

New bird flu may be capable of human to human spread

The new H7N9 bird flu virus can be transmitted between mammals not only via direct contact but also in airborne droplets, and may be capable of spreading from person to person, Chinese and American researchers have found.

UK fighters escort Pakistan plane to airport, two arrests

Britain launched fighter jets today to escort a Pakistan International Airlines plane carrying 297 passengers from Lahore after it was diverted from Manchester, a spokesman for the Defense Ministry said.

Taliban attack UN compound in Afghan capital

Taliban militants launched a coordinated attack on a UN compound in the center of the Afghan capital, Kabul, today setting off explosions and battling the security forces.

Princess Cristina faces new tax probe charge

A Spanish judge has opened an investigation into Princess Cristina's tax returns after an earlier charge of being an accomplice in an embezzlement case against her husband was dropped.

North Korea says will take 'positive steps' for peace

A North Korean envoy told China's president today that his reclusive country was willing to take "positive actions" to ensure peace and stability on the Korean peninsula, as China steps up diplomatic efforts to bring Pyongyang back to talks.

BA jet makes emergency landing after engine fire

A British Airways plane with 80 people on board made an emergency landing at London's Heathrow airport after the right engine burst into flames shortly after take-off and the casing ripped away from the left.

Utah boy, 15, arrested on suspicion of killing younger brothers

A 15-year-old Utah boy was arrested on suspicion he stabbed to death his two younger brothers, ages 10 and four, at the family home while their mother was out running errands, law enforcement officials said.

Forbes: Gates new world's richest, bumps Slim

The spot Mexican telecom tycoon Carlos Slim has held for the past years has a new ower: US Bill Gates is now the world’s richest, according to Forbes Magazine.

UN investigator seeks world moratorium on 'killer robots'

A United Nations human rights investigator called for all states to declare a moratorium to prevent so-called "killer robots" being deployed on the battlefield.