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A model of an Ariane 6 rocket, a launch vehicle under development by the European Space Agency

EU Announces Funding For Ariane 6 And Other Space-tech

EU announces funding for Ariane 6 and other space-tech

Vale Ex-boss Charged With Homicide Over Brazil Dam Collapse: Official

Aerial view of Brazilian mining multinational Vale at the Corrego do Feijao mine where the collapse of a tailings dam January 25, 2019 killed 270 people

Vale ex-boss charged with homicide over Brazil dam collapse: official

Russian Spies Posed As Plumbers To Bug World Leaders At Davos Economic Forum, Says Swiss Police

Some 50 heads of government and state are expected to attend Davos along with representatives of big business and Swedish eco-campaigner Greta Thunberg

The Russians had diplomatic passports, but were not registered as diplomats in Switzerland.

Evo Morales is currently living in Argentina where he claimed asylum following his resignation as Bolivia president

After Two Months Bolivia's Congress Accepts Morales Resignation

After two months Bolivia's Congress accepts Morales resignation

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Airport health screenings have been stepped up across China and Asia, including at Beijing's Daxing airport, seen here -- in the US, five international airports will now check passengers arriving from the Chinese city of Wuhan

US Confirms First Case Of China Virus On American Soil

US confirms first case of China virus on American soil

Panamanian authorities have sent police reinforcements to patrol the area where a shady religious sect murdered seven people in an apparent human sacrifice ritual

Panamanian Village Sleepless With Fear After Ritual Killings

Panamanian village sleepless with fear after ritual killings

Putin with Medvedev, who resigned last week. The prime minister's approval rating nosedived as the economy stagnated and Russians saw a drop in their disposable income

Putin Keeps Key Ministers In New Russian Government

Putin keeps key ministers in new Russian government

Aerial view of Brazilian mining multinational Vale at the Corrego do Feijao mine where the collapse of a tailings dam January 25, 2019 killed 270 people

Vale, Auditor Charged Over Deadly Brazil Dam Collapse: Official

Vale, auditor charged over deadly Brazil dam collapse: official

US President Donald Trump dismissed the impeachment and global warming threats alike

On Impeachment Day, Trump Sees Only 'Joy And Optimism' In Davos

On impeachment day, Trump sees only 'joy and optimism' in Davos

IMAGESOne day before the start of the historic impeachment trial in Washington DC, US President Donald Trump leaves for Davos, in Switzerland. Duration:00:27

Trump Tears Into Environmental 'Doom' Mongers At Davos Forum

Trump tears into environmental 'doom' mongers at Davos forum

Isabel dos Santos has been tagged 'Africa's richest woman' by Forbes magazine, which estimated her wealth last year at more than $2 billion

Portugal Under Pressure After Angola Graft Scoop

Portugal under pressure after Angola graft scoop

Shoigu, shown here fishing with Putin in 2017, has led a drive to modernise and acquire new weaponry for Russia's military

Russia's Defence Chief: Diehard Loyalist In Putin Shadow

Russia's defence chief: diehard loyalist in Putin shadow

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in DecemberÂ declared an end to North Korea's moratoriums on nuclear and intercontinental ballistic missile tests

North Korea News: Kim Jong Un Regime Threatens New Strategy Amid Stalled Nuclear Deal With US

North Korea continues to lash out at the United States over the sanctions placed on its economy.

Sergei Lavrov: 'Mr Nyet'

Sergei Lavrov: The Inscrutable Face Of Russian Diplomacy

Sergei Lavrov: the inscrutable face of Russian diplomacy

This courtroom sketch by Jane Wolsak and released to AFP by the artist shows Huawei chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou in court on January 20, 2020.

Huawei Exec Fights Extradition On Day Two Of Canada Hearings

Huawei exec fights extradition on day two of Canada hearings

Donald Trump and Justin Trudeau back the new USMCA trade deal

Canada To Start Ratification Of N.America Trade Deal

Canada to start ratification of N.America trade deal

Naftali Fuerst was one of 75 people whose portraits appear in Martin Schoeller's project 'Survivors - Faces of Life after the Holocaust'

Luftwaffe Flies Holocaust Survivor To Germany For Exhibition

Luftwaffe flies Holocaust survivor to Germany for exhibition

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo (L) shakes hands with Colombian policemen victims of landmines during his visit at an anti-drug base in Bogota

Pompeo Acknowledges Colombian 'Sacrifices' In Drug Trafficking Fight

Pompeo acknowledges Colombian 'sacrifices' in drug trafficking fight

The European Union has big plans for its space and defence industries, but cuts to the bloc's proposed budget for 2021-27 of some 200 billion euros have caused alarm

Budget Battle Hampers EU In Space

Budget battle hampers EU in space

Harry and Meghan have moved to Vancouver island, Canada, for a fresh start

Harry, Meghan Lawyers Issue Warning Over Photos Of Duchess

Harry, Meghan lawyers issue warning over photos of duchess

The US has threatened duties on French imports of such emblematic goods as Champagne and Camembert cheese

France, US Agree To Extend Talks Over Digital Tax

France, US agree to extend talks over digital tax

US President Donald Trump said he looked forward to negotiating a 'good trade deal' with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen when they meet at the World Economic Forum on Tuesday

Trump, EU Commission Chief Discuss 'Trade Deal' In Davos

Trump, EU commission chief discuss 'trade deal' in Davos

France' CGT union has been a leading force behind the protests against a planned pension reform.

French Union Cuts Power To Thousands Of Homes In Pensions Protest

French union cuts power to thousands of homes in pensions protest

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in DecemberÂ declared an end to North Korea's moratoriums on nuclear and intercontinental ballistic missile tests

North Korea Says May Seek 'New Path' Of Weapons Build-up

North Korea says may seek 'new path' of weapons build-up

Adidas said it would to switching to using only recycled polyester for all its shoes by 2024

Adidas Bets On Recycled Material 'To Combat Ocean Plastic'

Adidas bets on recycled material 'to combat ocean plastic'

South African Airways says it may axe even more flights in order to ensure continued operations

South African Airways Cancels Flights In Bid To Save Cash

South African Airways cancels flights in bid to save cash

Public opposition to Washington already ran high in Iran even before a US drone strike killed storied Revolutionary Guards commander Major General Qasem Soleimani in Baghdad earlier this month

Iran MP Offers $3 Mn 'To Anyone Who Kills Trump': Report

Iran MP offers $3 mn 'to anyone who kills Trump': report

US officials claimed to have had success in disrupting the online propaganda efforts of the Islamic State as part of an offensive hacking operation

US Military Claimed 'Success' In Hacking ISIS: Documents

US military claimed 'success' in hacking ISIS: documents

Prosecutors spoke to the court during a procedural hearing in the case

Dutch Farm Dad 'Beat Bad Spirits Out Of Kids'

Dutch farm dad 'beat bad spirits out of kids'

A shielded gate at the entrance of Meghan and Prince Harry's temporary home in North Saanich, Canada

Canada Locals Vow To Protect Harry And Meghan

Canada locals vow to protect Harry and Meghan

Meteor craters, such as this one in Arizona are difficult to age precisely because he sites tend to be poorly preserved because erosion and tectonic events such as earthquakes erase the geologic past

2.229 Billion Years: Scientists Date World's Oldest Meteor Crater

2.229 billion years: Scientists date world's oldest meteor crater

Libya's 'oil crescent' is a vital source of revenue for the North African country

US Calls For Immediate Resumption Of Libya Oil Operations

US calls for immediate resumption of Libya oil operations

Following months of delay, Boeing plans the first flight for its new long-range 777X on Thursday

First Flight Of Boeing's 777X Set For Thursday: Sources

First flight of Boeing's 777X set for Thursday: sources

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said 2020 'looks very good' for the US economy

Trade Deals Boosting US Growth, Boeing 737 MAX A Drag: Mnuchin

Trade deals boosting US growth, Boeing 737 MAX a drag: Mnuchin

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