World News Digest
Volcano still active, but Chile no longer fears major blast
Authorities downgraded the likelihood of a major eruption at the Calbuco volcano, although the mountain remained active Saturday and the ash clouds it...
VW Chairman Piech resigns after failing to oust CEO
Volkswagen’s supervisory board Chairman Ferdinand Piech unexpectedly resigned on Saturday after losing a showdown he provoked with Chief Executive...
U.N. chief appeals to Indonesia not to carry out executions
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon appealed to Indonesia on Saturday not to execute 10 prisoners, including two Australians, for drug-related...
Rebels seize northwest Syrian town as government retaliates
Hard-line Syrian rebel groups seized a strategic town Saturday in northwestern Syria, sending government troops fleeing after intense clashes that have...
International aid groups rush to reach Nepal quake victims
International aid groups rushed to respond Saturday to a deadly 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Nepal that claimed more than 1,000 lives, destroyed modern...
Over 1,100 killed as Nepal rocked by 7.9 magnitude earthquake
More than 1,100 people have been killed in Nepal after a powerful earthquake caused extensive damage, including in the capital Kathmandu. The magnitude...
Michael Schumacher’s son Mick wins Formula 4 rookie award on debut
Michael Schumacher’s 16-year-old son Mick collected the trophy for best rookie on his motor racing debut on Saturday after finishing ninth in a German...
Islamist rebels capture key town of Jisr al-Shughur from Syrian forces
Fighters of Syria’s al-Qaeda affiliate and its allies have overrun the last major government-held city in the northwestern province of Idlib, according...
Woman who hit Venezuela leader with mango rewarded with new home
A woman who bashed President Nicolas Maduro on the head with a mango has been promised a new house for her troubles in a surreal tropical tale that has...
Over 900 dead, buildings toppled as Nepal hit by 7.9 magnitude earthquake
Hundreds of people have been killed after a magnitude 7.9 earthquake struck Nepal causing extensive damage in the capital Kathmandu.
Indonesia issues Bali Nine execution orders, French inmate granted reprieve
Indonesia has granted a temporary reprieve to a French death row inmate due to be executed soon with nine other drug convicts, a French embassy official...
Thousands march in South Korea anti-government protest
Thousands of South Koreans marched in Seoul for the second straight day Saturday to protest government labour policies and the handling of a ferry disaster...
At least 10 killed in Everest avalanche triggered by Nepal quake
At least 10 people have been reported killed after an earthquake triggered a “huge avalanche” near the Everest Base Camp.
Over 700 dead, buildings toppled as Nepal hit by 7.9 magnitude earthquake
Hundreds of people have been killed after a magnitude 7.9 earthquake struck Nepal causing extensive damage in the capital Kathmandu.
Everest climbers reported killed in avalanche triggered by Nepal quake
At least eight people have been reported killed after an earthquake in Nepal triggered a “huge avalanche” near the Mount Everest Base Camp.
Hundreds dead after magnitude 7.9 earthquake rocks Nepal
Hundreds are dead — and the death toll is expected to rise — after the earthquake caused extensive damage to capital Kathmandu, bringing down...
Over 400 dead as Nepal hit by 7.9 magnitude earthquake
Hundreds of people have been killed after a magnitude 7.9 earthquake struck Nepal causing extensive damage in the capital Kathmandu.
Hundreds feared dead as Nepal hit by 7.9 magnitude earthquake
Dozens of people have been killed after a magnitude 7.9 earthquake struck Nepal causing extensive damage in the capital Kathmandu.
Say cheese! Switzerland the happiest country in the world, UN report finds
The happiest country in the world isn’t in the tropics, as you might expect, but is known for its snow-covered peaks and delicious chocolate and...
Rescuers dig through rubble after magnitude 7.9 earthquake rocks Nepal
The earthquake has reportedly caused extensive damage in the capital Kathmandu, bringing down buildings and walls.
Several dead as Nepal 7.9 magnitude earthquake destroys buildings
A magnitude 7.9 earthquake in Nepal has caused extensive damage in the capital Kathmandu, bringing down buildings and walls.
Mercy pleas for Indonesia death row inmates as families arrive
Families of foreign drug convicts set to be hauled before the firing squad in Indonesia issued desperate mercy pleas on Saturday, as relatives and diplomats...
‘I am a woman’: Olympic champion Bruce Jenner reveals gender transition
Former Olympic champion Bruce Jenner says that “for all intents and purposes, I am a woman." Jenner spoke in a long-awaited interview televised...
100 years on: Thousands pay tribute to soldiers killed in Gallipoli conflict
Turkey and the former World War I Commonwealth foes of the Ottoman Empire joined together to honour the tens of thousands killed at the Battle of Gallipoli...
Prominent female Pakistani rights activist shot dead in Karachi
A prominent female Pakistani rights activist was shot dead by unknown gunmen in Karachi Friday as she made her way home after hosting a seminar about human...
Taking the abs out of Abercrombie: retailer tones down sexy
Abercrombie & Fitch is saying goodbye to the shirtless beefcake models who greeted customers at its doors. The company announced Friday that store...
Angelina Jolie rips world powers on Syria’s refugee crisis
Actress Angelina Jolie on Friday criticized the UN Security Council’s failure to end the war in Syria, as she appealed for urgent help for the growing...
100 years on: Thousands pay tribute to Gallipoli fallen on the battlefields
Turkey and the former World War I Commonwealth foes of the Ottoman Empire joined together to honour the tens of thousands killed at the Battle of Gallipoli...
China to crack down on exotic dancers at village funerals
Chinese officials are launching a campaign to crack down on stripteases and other lewd shows that have become popular at funerals in some rural areas,...
Poland bans ‘provocative’ Russian bikers loyal to Putin
Poland on Friday said it had denied entry to a Russian biker gang backed by the Kremlin that plans to ride through Europe to celebrate the Soviet Union’s...
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