U.S. urges caution after German terror threat

U.S. officials urge American citizens in Germany to keep a low profile and remain wary of their surroundings after the terrorist organization al Qaeda posted a video message threatening attacks in the country.

Spacecraft see 'damp' Moon soils

Data from three spacecraft, including an Indian probe, detect very fine films of water coating dirt particles on the Moon.

Huge Anglo-Saxon gold hoard found

The UK's largest haul of Anglo-Saxon gold artefacts is found buried beneath a field in Staffordshire.

Lada carmaker to cut 27,600 jobs

Russia's largest carmaker, Avtovaz, says it will cut up to 27,600 jobs as it tries to cope with the global slump in demand.

Belgium daylight Magritte robbery

A 3m-euro (£2.7m) painting by Belgian surrealist artist Rene Magritte is stolen in broad daylight, Brussels curators say.

Russia 'rethinks' Iran sanctions

Russia's president signals that Moscow might be ready to soften opposition to sanctions on Iran, as its leader addresses the UN.

Shootout shuts US-Mexico crossing

One of the busiest border crossings between the US and Mexico was closed for hours after a gun battle between US agents and suspected human traffickers.

Obama to push nuclear disarmament

US President Barack Obama is to call for an end to nuclear arms and the spread of the technology behind them, at a UN session.

Kaczyński Casts Off Sheep’s Clothing

Jarosław Kaczyński, the leader of the largest opposition party, Law and Justice (PiS), has adopted a strategy of constant confrontation with the ruling Civic Platform (PO). At the same time, he is imposing rigorous discipline in party ranks and sidelining PiS members with liberal views.