International

Castro supporters heckle 'Ladies in White' protesters

19.03.2010 - International

Hundreds of Cuban government supporters have heckled members of the "Ladies in White" rights group marching in protest through the streets of Havana.

Pope to sign letter on Irish paedophile priests

19.03.2010 - International

Pope Benedict has written a pastoral letter to the Catholics of Ireland with guidelines on preventing and punishing sexual abuse of children by priests.

Thai protesters hurl blood at Thai PM Abhisit's house

17.03.2010 - International

Thai protesters have hurled plastic bags filled with gallons of their own blood in a symbolic protest at the prime minister's house in Bangkok.

Haiti estimates $11.5bn needed for reconstruction

17.03.2010 - International

Haiti will need $11.5bn (£7.55bn) to rebuild after the devastating earthquake in January, the country's government estimates.

New York agrees World Trade Center 9/11 dust payout

12.03.2010 - International

New York City officials have agreed to pay up to $657.5m (£437m) to thousands of rescue and clean-up workers at the Ground Zero site of the 9/11 attacks.

UN humanitarian chief criticises Israel over Gaza

12.03.2010 - International

The UN's top humanitarian official, John Holmes, has criticised Israel for linking the 2006 capture of an Israeli soldier to its blockade of Gaza.