Ecuadorian officials say they found no evidence the man had committed a crime, and so had freed him.

Juraj Cintula - who fired five shots at close range at the prime minister - was found guilty of terrorism charges.

Sanae Takaichi, Japan's first female prime minister, is not known for progressive views on women's equality.

Sanae Takaichi, Japan's first female prime minister, is not known for progressive views on women's equality.

The BBC's Paris Correspondent Hugh Scofield says the former French president will reside in a small cell.

Nicolas Sarkozy, president from 2007-2012, has appealed against his jail term at La Santé prison.

Juraj Cintula - who fired five shots at close range at the prime minister - was found guilty of terrorism charges.

Belize's prime minister says the deal will mean that migrants can apply for asylum in the country.

Prosecutors say the woman was arrested in Barcelona with around a kilogram of melted-down gold.

Prosecutors say the woman was arrested in Barcelona with around a kilo of melted down gold.

A 23-year-old construction worked has been killed after a tornado tore through Val-d'Ois, north of Paris, on Monday, toppling three construction cranes.

The US vice-president's visit comes after a flare-up of violence between Israel and Hamas that threatened to derail the 12-day-old truce.

A staunch conservative, she takes over as Japan grapples with rising cost-of-living and mounting debt.

The airport, out of action since war broke out two years ago, was due to reopen on Wednesday.

The airport, out of action since war broke out two years ago, was due to reopen on Wednesday.

Experts warn that whilst the criminals may yet be caught, the gemstones they stole may never be recovered.

Experts warn that whilst the criminals may yet be caught, the gemstones they stole may never be recovered.

Nicolas Sarkozy, president from 2007-2012, has appealed against his jail term at La Santé prison.

People in the city burst crackers late into Monday night, defying a court order to use only 'green' fireworks.

People in the city burst crackers late into Monday night, defying a court order to use only 'green' fireworks.