BBC (UK)
Monday, February 24, 2014 - 00:00
Judicial authorities in the United States say they will seek the extradition of the world's top drug baron, Joaquin "Shorty" Guzman.
Monday, February 24, 2014 - 00:00
Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro has invited US President Barack Obama to join him in talks aimed at resolving the problems between the two countries.
Friday, February 21, 2014 - 11:32
Iraq's government has offered a reward of $17,200 (£10,300) for each foreign militant killed from al-Qaeda or the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIS), a former affiliate.
Friday, February 21, 2014 - 11:31
The interior ministry said the officers came under fire while trying to detain "armed troublemakers" in al-Awamiya, and had "responded to the source".
Friday, February 21, 2014 - 00:00
Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro has threatened to expel the US news network CNN from the country over its reporting of recent protests there.
Wednesday, February 19, 2014 - 10:27
Egypt denies the case is an attack on freedom of speech. It says the al-Jazeera journalists were working illegally because they did not have press passes.
Wednesday, February 19, 2014 - 08:50
At least nine people, including five soldiers, have been killed in a gun battle in the southern Yemeni city of Daleh, officials say.
Wednesday, February 19, 2014 - 08:48
Saudi ordered 72 Eurofighters in 2007 for £4.5bn, but the contract faced obstacles over escalating costs.
Wednesday, February 19, 2014 - 08:36
Suicide bombers are believed to have taken part in a major attack on the northern Nigerian border town of Bama, the army has said.
Wednesday, February 19, 2014 - 08:23
"Sometimes I don't recognise it as my city anymore," says Mr Chalhoub. "Sometimes I feel it's no longer Tripoli or Lebanon. Sometimes I feel like I am in Syria."