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Deadly clashes at Egypt protests

Clashes erupt between Egyptian security forces and protesters in Cairo and Alexandria, killing two and injuring hundreds.

Debt crisis Spain goes to polls

Spaniards vote in parliamentary elections likely to bring a new government into power after a campaign dominated by the debt crisis.

Natalie Wood death case reopened

Los Angeles police say they are reopening an inquiry into the death of film star Natalie Wood, who died in mysterious circumstances in 1981.

US brands cancer drug ineffective

The US drug regulator has withdrawn approval for a popular breast cancer treatment, saying Avastin is not effective enough to justify the risks of taking it.

World's 'lightest material' claim

A team of US-based engineers unveil a metallic micro-lattice which they claim is lighter than aerogels and strong for its size.

Small steps for tuna and sharks

Fishing nations agree to step up protection for bluefin tuna, sharks, swordfish and albatrosses, but conservationists say there are still holes in the net.

Este domingo los españoles no sólo eligen quién será su nuevo presidente de Gobierno, sino además el camino que tomará el país para solucionar su problema más acuciante: la crisis económica.

澳大利亚国防部长史密斯驳斥了有关中国对澳美军事联盟表示愤怒的报道。

الرئيس السوري يقول انه بلاده لن ترضخ للضغوط الدولية، وستستمر في مواجهة من اسماها بـ "العصابات المسلحة" التي تؤجج العنف وتنشر التخريب، حسب وصفه.

به گزارش خبرگزاری دولتی ایرنا، دادستان تهران با ارسال نامه ای به وزارت ارشاد روزنامه اعتماد را به اتهام نشر اکاذیب و توهین به مقامات دولتی به مدت دو ماه توقیف کرده است.