Death sparks criticism of Irish abortion laws Ireland's tough abortion laws came under fire on Wednesday following the death of an Indian woman after doctors allegedly refused her a termination because it was against the laws of the Catholic country.
16 November 2012
BP says in 'advanced discussions' to settle Gulf spill case British energy giant BP said on Thursday it was in advanced discussions to settle open criminal and regulatory cases with US authorities over the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill disaster.
Obama set to tackle sea rows at Asia summit US President Barack Obama is set to wade into the troubled waters of Asia's maritime disputes at a regional summit next week, with allies hoping for support in their efforts to contain China.
16 November 2012
Clinton says Pacific 'big enough for all of us' Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Thursday said the Pacific "is big enough for all of us" as the United States pushes for a more visible military role across the region to counter China.
15 November 2012
Ghana mall collapse raises fears of future tragedy The deadly collapse of a six-storey shopping centre in Ghana's capital Accra due to construction flaws, has raised fears of more such tragedies in the West African boom town.
US defends Israeli attacks on Gaza at emergency UN meeting Arab nations demanded the UN Security Council condemn Israel's deadly attacks on Gaza at an emergency meeting, but the United States strongly defended Israel's military strikes.
15 November 2012
Japan wants 'mutually beneficial' relations with new China Japan said Thursday it wants to develop "mutually beneficial" relations with China's new leaders, as the two countries remain embroiled in a dispute over islands in the East China Sea.
15 November 2012
UN chief urges Israel to avoid 'new cycle of bloodshed' UN leader Ban Ki-moon urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to ease tensions with Gaza militants Wednesday and also discussed the crisis with Egypt's president.
15 November 2012
SAfrica minister wants ban on insulting president A South African minister called for a legal ban on insulting a sitting president to counter what he said was a lack of respect from white South Africans.
15 November 2012
Alleged Batman shooter 'injures head' in jail A judge agreed to delay a court hearing for alleged US cinema shooter James Holmes after the 24-year-old was hospitalized, having reportedly rammed his head into a wall.
15 November 2012
China unveils new leaders with Xi Jinping at helm China unveiled its new leaders, with Vice President Xi Jinping marching on stage at the head of a revamped line-up that will steer the world's number two economy for the next decade.
15 November 2012
Obama stands firm on taxes in fiscal cliff showdownUS President Barack Obama told opposition Republicans they would have to accept tax increases for the rich if the country was to avoid going over the fiscal cliff.