International

Iraq war in figures

The onus of ensuring Iraq's security and rebuilding the devastated country now rests with Iraqi leaders. Almost every figure related to the war is disputed, with none more keenly deba

Euro crisis: Dread of meltdown stalks US economy

The American economy has been riding high on a wave of moderately good news. The unemployment rate is at its lowest level

C=CIA 'secret prison' found in Romania - media reports

Former CIA operatives identified the building where, they said, detainees were held and tortured.

Egypt's cabinet sworn in and interior minister named

The ruling army council also handed presidential powers to interim PM Kamal al-Ganzouri, but kept control of military affairs, officials said.

Brazilian Senate eases Amazon protection rules

The move came at a summit of the 10-member group in Indonesia. Indonesian Foreign Minister Marty Natalegawa told the BBC the decision was unanimous.

Hotel Rwanda's Paul Rusesabagina Lantos award condemned

Paul Rusesabagina, who inspired the Hollywood film Hotel Rwanda, was given the prize by the Lantos Foundation for Human Rights and Justice.But the group Ibuka says he

Fairness challenge from first global education ‘

The inaugural World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) Prize was announced in Doha, Qatar, with the $500,000 (£310,000)