Syria Syrian president claims war will end "within months" Syrian President, Bashar al-Assad has dampened hopes of peace talks after he said that he expects the war in the country, which has raged for almost 05/08/2013
Ukraine On stage stunt leaves US rock band facing criminal charges Bassist Jared Hasselhoff of American rock group Bloodhound Gang known for their on-stage antics and members of his band are facing criminal charges 05/08/2013
Spain Spanish paedophile pardoned in Morocco arrested in Spain Paedophile Daniel Galvan Vina has been arrested in the south-eastern region of Murcia. He had returned to Spain after being pardoned in Morocco where 05/08/2013
Sport Barcelona confident over Fabregas Spanish giants Barcelona arrived in Bangkok on Monday for the Thai leg of their pre-season tour of the Far East. Led by new coach Gerardo Martino 05/08/2013
Sport Ronaldo future still unclear Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo has cast further doubt over his future at Real Madrid by refusing to confirm reports from Spain that he has agreed a new 05/08/2013
Sport Back to work Russian track and field athletes resumed training outside of Moscow on Monday to prepare for the upcoming World Championships which get underway on 05/08/2013
Business Russian economic growth 'worrisome' More indications that Russia’s economy has stalled have come from the latest business surveys there. Activity in the country’s services sector 05/08/2013
World Iranians hope for an end to sanctions Tough international sanctions on Iran have affected oil sales in a country where 80% of state revenue is oil-derived. Because of these restrictions 05/08/2013
Turkey Turkey's 'Ergenekon' trial comes to an end, with 17 life sentences handed out Turkey’s Silivri courthouse is where the country’s biggest trial in many years was held, with all the verdicts handed out on Monday, including 17 05/08/2013
Business IMF warns France over growth and spending France has been told to ease off on the austerity next year. The International Monetary Fund said if Paris does not do that it could choke off a 05/08/2013
USA On stage stunt leave US rock band facing criminal charges Bassist Jared Hasselhoff from the American rock group Bloodhound Gang, known for its on-stage antics, could face criminal charges in Russia. He put 05/08/2013
Turkey 'Ergenekon' trial ignites clashes between police and supporters of defendants Euronews correspondent Bora Bayraktar reported from close to the courthouse where dozens were given long prison terms for plotting against the 05/08/2013
United Kingdom First lab-grown burger tried and tested in London The world’s first lab-grown burger has been cooked and eaten at a news conference in London. Scientists took cells from a cow and turned them into 05/08/2013
Business South Korea voices concern about Apple-Samsung decision The global patent war between Apple and Samsung, the world’s top two smartphone and tablet makers, has turned political. South Korea’s government 05/08/2013
Spain Row over rock as tourist season reaches peak on Gibraltar The rock of Gibraltar has become the centre of an escalating row between London and Madrid after Spain’s foreign minister said it is considering a 50 05/08/2013
China Parents confused over Fonterra botulism scare as China and other countries ban milk powder imports Several countries have banned imports of milk powder from New Zealand’s dairy giant Fonterra following a food contamination scare. Malaysia has 05/08/2013
Business Sunny aspect for UK services Britain’s dominant services sector enjoyed a summer spurt of growth. It expanded at its fastest pace in more than six years in July, which 05/08/2013
Business HSBC hit by emerging market slowdown Profit was up but the shares were down at HSBC. That is because Europe’s biggest bank posted slower than expected earnings growth and a twelve 05/08/2013
Turkey Turkey: Ergenekon case exposes deep divisions The case surrounding the “plot” to overthrow Turkey’s government symbolises the struggle between the Islamic-orientated Justice and Development Party 05/08/2013
Japan Speaking robot has sent to the space from Japan He is only 34 centimetres tall and weighs just one kilo, but he’s going to be launched into space. Kirobo, a knee-high talking robot, rocketed off 05/08/2013
United Kingdom UK police apologise over killing at G20 protest The Metropolitan Police has apologised “unreservedly” for the death of Ian Tomlinson, who was struck by a policeman’s baton at the G20 protests in 05/08/2013
Turkey Life for ex-army chief Basbug as court begins sentencing in Turkey 'Ergenekon' trial A Turkish court near Istanbul has begun the sentencing of almost 300 people accused of plotting to overthrow the government as part of an 05/08/2013
Business Eurozone business expands, retail sales weak There was mixed news for the eurozone where business expanded for the first time in 18 months in July, albeit very slightly. But at the same time we 05/08/2013
Turkey Turkish ex-army boss Basbug sentenced to life for Ergenekon overthrow plot The former Chief of Staff of Turkey’s military, Ilker Basbug, has been sentenced to life behind bars for his role in a plot to overthrow the 05/08/2013
Turkey Protests in support of defendants in Turkey's 'Ergenekon' trial The trial in Turkey over a longstanding conflict between the secularist movement and Turkish premier Tayyip Erdogan’s government has brought a number 05/08/2013
World TED winner Mitra warns teachers to be ready for change Newcastle, the United Kingdom. This is where Sugata Mitra, this year’s TED award winner lives and teaches. Thanks to him, millions of children in the 05/08/2013
Zimbabwe Africa and West at odds over Zimbabwe election as Mugabe supporters celebrate 'landslide' Supporters of Robert Mugabe’s Zanu-PF party have been celebrating his re-election victory in Zimbabwe, unperturbed by claims of fraud from the 05/08/2013
Germany Child finds Egyptian mummy in his grandma’s attic A ten-year-old German boy has found an ancient Egyptian mummy in his grandmother’s attic in Diepholz, northern Germany, according to Voice of Russia 05/08/2013
no comment Pakistan: floods in Karachi after heavy rain Heavy overnight rainfall in Karachi paralysed parts of the southern port city on Sunday morning and caused 14 deaths, according to local media 05/08/2013