Britain believes it is “plausible” that an Anglo-Iranian citizen who disappeared more than a month ago in Dubai may have been kidnapped on the orders of Tehran, according to government sources.

Group representing foreign missions says decision has 'caused havoc'

President Barack Obama was briefed following the meeting

Britain will close its embassy in Yemen today amid heightened security fears after Interpol warned countries around the world to be on their guard following a series of prison breaks believed to be linked to the al-Qa'ida terror network.

A British teenager has died in Spain after falling from a hotel fire escape on the ninth floor.

Interpol issued a global security alert yesterday, warning countries around the world to be on their guard after a series of jail breaks believed to be linked to al-Qa'ida.

Robert Mugabe has blatantly cheated his electorate, and once again there is little anyone can do to prevent his seventh term in office

Many of those killed were children during a botched attack on the Indian consulate in an eastern Afghan city

British Embassy in Sana'a will be closed on Sunday and Monday as a 'precautionary measure'

The sit-down photo shoot and candid chat with a glossy magazine is usually the preserve of footballers and their wives. The founder of an organisation whose stated aim is to “open governments” by leaking sensitive information is perhaps a less obvious cover star.

The 43-year-old was visiting relatives when she was attacked for her valuables

Those affected include Kuwait, Egypt, Iraq and the United Arab Emirates

Thousands have gathered in two Muslim Brotherhood camps despite warnings to abandon the protest

Deputy prime minister drew outrage for saying Japan should learn from how the Nazi party stealthily changed Germany's inter-war constitution