World News Digest
Fourth victim of U.S. school shooting in Washington state dies
A fourth teenaged victim has died, two weeks after being gunned down by a fellow high school student who went on a shooting rampage in Washington state,...
Putin gaining popularity in the Ukraine – as subject of gag gifts
Portraits of President Vladimir Putin in the Ukrainian capital? Plenty – but they’re printed on toilet paper.
Millions to party like it’s 1989 to mark 25 years since the Berlin Wall’s fall
Germany has kicked off celebrations marking 25 years since the epochal fall of the Berlin Wall, set to culminate in rock stars and freedom icons joining...
Europe set to make space history with comet landing
One of the biggest gambles in space history comes to a climax on Wednesday when Europe attempts to make the first-ever landing on a comet.
Thousands of dead fish in Rio’s Olympic sailing venue baffles scientists
Thousands of dead fish have begun mysteriously washing up in the polluted Rio bay that will host sailing and rowing events at the 2016 Olympics - and experts...
China media claim victory after nation reaches agreement with Japan
Chinese state-run media claimed victory Saturday for Beijing after it reached an accord with Japan to tone down tensions over territorial and historical...
Boxer Hopkins hoping historic title win proves age is just a number
Unlike other boxers who seem to age a little with each punch they absorb, Bernard Hopkins is still a marvel to watch at 49 years of age.
NYC judge orders ‘ticking time bomb’ stalker to stay away from Rihanna
A New York City judge ordered a man to stay away from pop star Rihanna after he was arrested for lurking outside her Manhattan apartment building and sending...
Minneapolis mayor denies flashing gang sign in viral photo
The mayor of Minneapolis isn’t flashing a gang sign in a photo quickly gaining traction online, but rather pointing at a man helping in a voting...
Media fingers world badminton champ in doping scandal
A Malaysian men’s badminton player has failed a drugs test and has been temporarily suspended, an official said Saturday, following widespread reports...
Pull your weight: U.S. urges rest of the world to do more for UN peacekeeping
The United States is urging countries in Europe, Latin America and Asia to commit more to U.N.
One year after Typhoon Haiyan, a million Filipinos still homeless
A million people made homeless by Typhoon Haiyan are still living in tents and makeshift huts a year after 170mph winds devastated parts of the Philippines.
Gang members admit to killing, burning 40 missing Mexico students
Suspected gang members in Mexico confessed to killing more than 40 missing students and incinerating their remains in a grisly case that shocked the country...
Obama chooses New York prosecutor as attorney general
In a second trail-blazing pick for the United States’ top law enforcement officer, President Barack Obama intends to nominate a federal prosecutor...
Experts pick Vietnamese villa as the ‘world’s sexiest hotel room’
There is no stripper pole or ceiling mirror in the bedroom that’s just been named the sexiest hotel bedroom in the world.
U.S. troops in Iraq will double with 1,500 more on the way
President Barack Obama on Friday authorized the U.S. military to deploy up to 1,500 additional troops to help train and advise Iraqi and Kurdish forces...
'The Hunger Games' stage show to debut in 2016
The blockbuster post-apocalyptic action franchise “The Hunger Games” is hitting the stage and will open London in the summer of 2016 in a new...
Scientists gear up to land spacecraft on comet for first time ever
The European Space Agency is making final preparations to land the first unmanned spacecraft on a comet next week, and scientists are hoping that technology...
Saudi council urges easing decades-old ban on women driving
The Saudi king’s advisory council has recommended that the government lift its ban on female drivers — but only for women over 30, who must be...
Robin Williams suicide: Autopsy found no illegal drugs
Robin Williams’ autopsy found no alcohol or illegal drugs were in his body when he killed himself at his Northern California home in August, sheriff’s...
U.N. sanctions Yemen’s ex-President Saleh, two rebel leaders
The United Nations Security Council imposed targeted sanctions on Friday on Yemen’s former President Ali Abdullah Saleh and two senior Houthi rebel...
'Quadriplegic' conman who claimed he was in a coma to avoid justice jailed
A British man who allegedly pretended to be a comatose quadraplegic to escape justice after tricking a neighbour out of $63,000 has been jailed for four...
End of the road for Marussia as F1 team is finally wound up
Marussia’s administrators confirmed on Friday that the Formula 1 team is to be wound up, with the loss of about 200 jobs.
Iranian dog owners could face 74 lashes or massive fines under new laws
Dog owners in Iran could face up to 74 lashes, just for keeping them in their home or taking them out for walks.
UK claims ‘victory’ after getting $2.6bn EU bill reduced by half
Britain will pay the European Union just $1.3bn of the $2.6bn surcharge it had demanded, Chancellor George Osborne revealed on Friday.
Uruguayan President offered $1m for his status symbol VW Beetle
Uruguay’s president has revealed he was offered a million dollars for his blue 1987 Volkswagen Beetle.
40 years on, Prince Charles gets his revenge on hapless TV host Meldrum
Prince Charles has filmed a rib-tickling sketch mocking an excruciating interview he did on Australian TV 40 years ago.
Silk Road 2.0 shut down after international investigation
U.S. and European authorities have arrested 16 suspected members of underground drugs and weapons cybermarkets this week, in addition to the alleged operator...
Rebel tanks and troops pour into Ukraine region of Luhansk from Russia
NATO sources have confirmed the Russian military invasion of Ukraine after a column of 32 tanks entered the country from Russia.
Jihadis ‘going to war on cruise ships’ to beat increased security
Would-be jihadis are booking tickets on cruise ships in an attempt to reach Syria and Iraq without attracting the attention of Turkish security forces.
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