A camera on board one of Nasa's lunar spacecraft has captured video of the far side of the Moon.

They are the first pictures sent back from one of the twin GRAIL (Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory) spacecraft as it was pulled into the Moon's orbit over the New Year. More...

Power Shortages Crippling Pakistan's Economy

Energy shortages across Pakistan are crippling the country's economy and costing businesses millions in lost productivity.

Romney Wins Nevada Republican Primary

Former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney has won Nevada's Republican presidential caucuses, further cementing his run for the White House.

Colosseum Shut As Heavy Snowfall Hits Rome

The first major snowfall in Rome for 26 years has led to the closure of the world-famous Colosseum over fears that tourists could slip on the icy ruins.

Bloodshed And Danger 'A Way Of Life' In Homs

Nobody really gets used to, it but the inhabitants of the city have become finely attuned to subtle changes.

US Jobs Rise Boosts Hopes For World Economy

The global economy received a boost after better-than-expected US jobs figures pushed the Dow Jones stock market index to its highest level since before the 2008 financial crisis.

Bradley Manning Faces WikiLeaks Court Martial

The US Army has confirmed that Bradley Manning, the US soldier charged with passing thousands of secret documents to WikiLeaks, will face court martial and the risk of life imprisonment.

Tens Of Thousands Gather For Putin Protests

Tens of thousands of people have gathered on the streets of Moscow to stage mass protests both for and against Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin.

Syria Clashes: Homs Death Toll 'Soars To 350'

The death toll from shelling by Syrian security forces in the city of Homs has soared to almost 350, an opposition member has told Sky News.

Drug Case Against Lance Armstrong Dropped

Cycling star Lance Armstrong will not be charged over allegations he used performance-enhancing drugs after federal prosecutors dropped a criminal investigation against him.