IMF says bold action needed to bolster global economic recovery

IMF says bold action needed to bolster global economic recovery

October 11, 2014 - 23:26 AMT  19:26 GMT
"A number of countries face the prospect of low or slowing growth, with unemployment remaining unacceptably high," the Fund said.
UN chief pays surprise visit to Libya, calls for peace

UN chief pays surprise visit to Libya, calls for peace

October 11, 2014 - 23:22 AMT  19:22 GMT
Mogherini, who is set to become the EU's new foreign policy chief next month, delivered a message of support for the Libyan parliament.
Barcelona supports Catalonia's push for independence

Barcelona supports Catalonia's push for independence

October 11, 2014 - 23:15 AMT  19:15 GMT
Barcelona's Camp Nou has become a focal point of the movement with pro-independence cheers a common feature during matches.
Turkey’s first nuclear power plant construction to start next spring

Turkey’s first nuclear power plant construction to start next spring

October 11, 2014 - 18:02 AMT  14:02 GMT
In 2011, Russian company Rosatom signed an agreement with the Turkish Energy Ministry to build and operate the nuclear power plant.
150,000 evacuated as India braces for cyclone Hudhud

150,000 evacuated as India braces for cyclone Hudhud

October 11, 2014 - 17:40 AMT  13:40 GMT
"All the central agencies are fully geared up to provide necessary assistance," the Indian government said in a statement.
Iraqi TV journalist killed by Islamic State fighters

Iraqi TV journalist killed by Islamic State fighters

October 11, 2014 - 17:12 AMT  13:12 GMT
The Islamic State, which holds large swaths of land stretching across the Iraq-Syria border, has beheaded a number of journalists in Syria.
400 ceasefire violations by Azeris reported Oct 5-11

400 ceasefire violations by Azeris reported Oct 5-11

October 11, 2014 - 17:04 AMT  13:04 GMT
Over the past months, repeated Azeri attacks against Armenia and Karabakh have resulted in over 20 deaths at the line of contact.
UK spies monitor thousands of terrorism suspects: London Mayor

UK spies monitor thousands of terrorism suspects: London Mayor

October 11, 2014 - 15:37 AMT  11:37 GMT
The risk posed by homegrown radicals was most vividly illustrated by the deadly London suicide bombings in July 2005.
French-speaking liberal becomes Belgium's youngest PM since 1841

French-speaking liberal becomes Belgium's youngest PM since 1841

October 11, 2014 - 15:29 AMT  11:29 GMT
Outgoing Prime Minister, French-speaking socialist Elio di Rupo, has vowed to lead the political opposition to the policies.
Boeing pays $23mln to settle false labor charges case

Boeing pays $23mln to settle false labor charges case

October 11, 2014 - 15:03 AMT  11:03 GMT
In a brief statement, Boeing called the discrepancies "a matter of inadequate charging discipline" not deliberate wrongdoing.
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