News
Police say two die in al Qaeda clash in Turkey
One police officer and one militant were killed in a clash during raids on suspected al Qaeda cells in south-eastern Turkey, police sources said on Thursday.
Congo rebels sign deal to end eastern conflict
Warring rebels and militias in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo signed a cease-fire deal on Wednesday aimed at ending conflict at the heart of one of the world's most deadly humanitarian catastrophes.
Flanagan apologises over Omagh bomb
A former Northern Ireland police chief, criticised for his handling of the 1998 Omagh bombing, publicly apologised for the first time on Wednesday to the families of those killed and injured.
Armed forces face strain of climate change
Security forces round the world will face tough new challenges as climate change unleashes violent storms, raises sea levels and causes floods and famines, a new report said on Thursday.
Terror detention extension sought
The government's controversial bid to extend the pre-charge detention period for terrorism suspects beyond 28 days will form the centre of new security proposals being unveiled on Thursday.
Olympics legacy threatened by coach shortage
The country's hopes of finishing fourth in the medals table at the London 2012 Olympics could be undermined by a lack of professional coaching, a report published by a sports think tank revealed on Thursday.
New bid to tackle youth crimewave
Teenage criminals will be targeted and urged to avoid a life of crime under new guidelines published on Thursday by police chiefs bidding to cut anti-social behaviour.
MPs to vote on below-inflation pay deal
MPs will decide on Thursday whether to accept a below-inflation pay rise after Prime Minister Gordon Brown urged them to help keep a tight rein on public spending.
Church of Ireland launches 'Jump' youth programme
New year out experience to give young adults a jump start in work within the Church of Ireland.
Website revamps to help Archbishops reach new audiences
Archbishops' websites undergo revamp to reach fresh audiences with their beliefs, activities and personalities.
Sharif says danger hinders vote campaign
Pakistan's perilous security situation is hindering campaigning for February 18 elections with politicians putting their lives at risk when they go out to seek votes, opposition leader Nawaz Sharif said on Wednesday.
Afghan court sentences journalist to death
An Afghan court has handed down the death sentence to a local journalist found guilty of blasphemy, an official said on Wednesday.
Gunmen kill dean of Baghdad dental school
Gunmen killed the dean of Baghdad University's dental school while he was driving home from work on Wednesday, Iraqi police said.
Prodi holds talks with president
Italian Prime Minister Romano Prodi paid an unexpected visit on Wednesday to the presidential palace for talks with the head of state, witnesses said.
Iran vows to follow nuclear path despite sanctions
Iranian leaders vowed on Wednesday to press on with Tehran's disputed nuclear work regardless of any new U.N. sanctions, one day after world powers agreed the outline of a new resolution.
Kenya opposition and police clash at funeral
Kenyan police fired teargas to disperse stone-throwing youths at a funeral on Wednesday held by the opposition for slum residents killed in a crackdown on protests against President Mwai Kibaki's disputed election.