Thursday, 15th March, 2012 Boeing denies Air India's $500m compensation claims
Boeing has denied claims by the Indian government that it had agreed to pay compensation to Air India for delays to aircraft deliveries.
Thursday, 15th March, 2012 Syrian troops 'take control of northern city of Idlib'
Syrian government forces have taken control of the north-western city of Idlib, after days of clashes with rebel fighters, opposition activists say.
Wednesday, 14th March, 2012 Cameron in US: Public want Afghanistan 'endgame'
David Cameron has said the public "want an endgame" to the war in Afghanistan as he prepares to hold talks with Barack Obama about the conflict.
Wednesday, 14th March, 2012 Bangladesh ferry sinking kills at least 32
At least 32 people have died and scores are missing after a ferry with some 200 people on board sank in a southern Bangladeshi river, police say.
Tuesday, 13th March, 2012 Scores missing after Bangladesh ferry sinks
Scores of people are missing after a ferry with some 200 people aboard sunk in a river in southern Bangladesh, police say.
Tuesday, 13th March, 2012 Turkey releases 4 jailed journalists pending trial's end
Four journalists accused of being involved in an alleged plot to overthrow the Turkish government were released on Monday pending the outcome of their trial in a case that is seen as a test of press freedom in Turkey.
Tuesday, 13th March, 2012 11 killed in Iraq attacks
Gunmen stormed a mayor's office in northern Iraq Monday, killing five security guards, police said.
Tuesday, 13th March, 2012 New Australian Foreign Minister Bob Carr to be sworn in
He was named by Prime Minister Julia Gillard over a week ago to replace Kevin Rudd, who resigned last month in the lead-up to a leadership vote.
Monday, 12th March, 2012 Yemeni officials: U.S. airstrikes target militant hideouts, kill 64
U.S. airstrikes targeted militant hideouts and arms caches in separate attacks over three days in Yemen, killing at least 64 suspected al Qaeda insurgents before the strikes ended Sunday, senior Yemeni officials told CNN.
Monday, 12th March, 2012 Six dead in car bomb attack at Nigeria church
Tensions ran high in the central Nigerian city of Jos on Sunday in the aftermath of an explosion outside a Catholic church that left six people dead, according to hospital and government officials.
Monday, 12th March, 2012 Iraqi murders put gay and emo youth on edge
A recent rash of killings of people perceived to be gay or emo in Iraq has stoked fear within those communities, which worry the government might be unwilling or unable to protect them.
Monday, 12th March, 2012 Israeli airstrikes enter fourth day in Gaza
Israel launched fresh airstrikes early Monday in Gaza, security officials and medical sources said, as talks about a possible cease-fire after three days of bombing apparently failed. At least 30 people were injured, including one critically, they said.
Monday, 12th March, 2012 China reports large trade deficit as imports surge
China posted its largest trade deficit in at least a decade in February after imports of commodities jumped as companies built up supplies.