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Four men jailed for murder of British aid worker, 32, on Christmas Day in Sri Lanka
Four men have been sentenced to 20 years hard labour for the murder of a British aid worker and the rape of his Russian fiancee.
Philippines braces for new storm as death toll soars from Typhoon Rammasun
The disaster-weary Philippines braced for a second severe storm in five days on Saturday as the death toll from Typhoon Rammasun surged to 77, officials...
Israel ready to expand ground assault in Gaza as death toll mounts
Israel’s military is ready for a “significant expansion” of the Gaza ground offensive that has already claimed at least 28 lives.
Ukraine and Russia row over who ‘shot down’ Malaysia Airlines plane
Moscow has hit back after the Kiev government claimed pro-Russian separatists shot down a passenger plane, killing all 298 people on board, including 189...
Singapore gives ‘pro-gay’ kid’s books a reprieve … but not comic
Singapore has decided not to proceed with the pulping of two children’s books judged to be pro-homosexual after a flood of complaints about censorship.
Super typhoon Rammasun to hit southern China with winds of up to 112 mph
A typhoon heading towards southern China has strengthened as it approaches the provinces of Hainan and Guangdong and is now classified a “super typhoon”.
Ex Italy PM Berlusconi wins appeal against conviction for paying for sex with minor
An Italian appeals court on Friday overturned Silvio Berlusconi’s conviction on charges of abuse of office and paying for sex with a minor, in a...
Tech-savvy Indonesians monitor vote count in disputed poll
Tech-savvy Indonesians are acting as watchdogs following last week’s disputed election, using social media and apps to ensure an honest count as...
China braces for Super Typhoon Rammasun
China’s strongest typhoon in four decades is expected to make landfall in southern China’s Hainan or Guangdong provinces on Friday afternoon,...
North Korea threatens to pull out of Asian Games in the South
North Korea threatened Friday to review its decision to enter the upcoming Asian Games in South Korea, a day after their talks on the games broke down.
Made in China: Farmers quit fields to build giant Transformers models
A group of farmers in China have exchanged ploughs for welding equipment in order to build gigantic models of robots from the film Transformers.
Jason Biggs apologises for Malaysia Airline joke
Jason Biggs is known for his controversial tweets and the Twitter community has reacted strongly to his latest comments.
Warring militia at Tripoli airport agree to truce
Powerful militia battling for control of the Libyan capital’s airport have agreed on a ceasefire, Tripoli’s mayor said. The truce was confirmed...
Puerto Rico declares chikungunya epidemic
Health officials in Puerto Rico on Thursday declared an epidemic of the mosquito-borne virus known as chikungunya, which was introduced into the Caribbean...
World leaders demand international investigation into who ‘shot down’ MH17
World leaders are demanding an international investigation after a passenger plane was allegedly shot down over eastern Ukraine, killing all 298 people...
Factors foreign and domestic contribute to child migration to U.S.
In late 2008, President George W. Bush signed into law legislation to combat trafficking of humans for forced sex and labor.
Beloved, brash Broadway legend Elaine Stritch dead at 89
Elaine Stritch, the brash theatre performer whose gravelly, gin-laced voice and impeccable comic timing made her a Broadway legend, has died.
Israel to ‘significantly’ widen ground offensive in Gaza as death toll mounts
Israel’s military is ready for a “significant expansion” of the Gaza ground offensive that has already claimed at least 24 lives.
Malaysia Airlines jet with 295 people ‘shot down by missile over Ukraine’
A Malaysian passenger plane with 295 people on board has been shot down as it flew above eastern Ukraine, according to aviation sources.
Scientists name new species of water mite after Jennifer Lopez
A group of scientists named the new species of water mite after listening to Lopez’s music while doing their research.
'Walking Dead' actress, 36, who sent ricin to Obama is jailed for 18 years
A woman who sent ricin-laced letters to U.S. President Barack Obama and former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has been jailed for 18 years.
John McEnroe’s son charged with drug possession
The son of tennis star John McEnroe and actress Tatum O’Neal has been charged with drug possession.
Microsoft to slash 18,000 jobs in biggest cuts in its history
Microsoft has confirmed plans to “eliminate” up to 18,000 jobs worldwide as part of efforts to simplify the company’s operations and...
Russian jet ‘shoots down Ukrainian war plane’ as tensions escalate
A Russian jet has shot down a Ukrainian fighter plane in the east of Ukraine, according to a military spokesman in Kiev.
Why even a slight bang on the head can affect your memory and thinking
If you’re struggling to remember if you’ve hit your head recently—chances are you have.
Meth-dealing Missouri murderer executed for 1995 triple killings
A man has been executed for killing three people he feared would report his methamphetamine dealing to police.
Spanish giants Real Madrid top sports teams rich list thanks to $3.44bn worth
European football clubs continue to dominate a rich list of world sport teams, with Champions League winners Real Madrid in the top spot.
Eyes bigger than its belly? Great white shark found dead ‘choked on sea lion’
A great white shark has washed up dead on an Australian beach—after choking on a sea lion.
Great white shark choked by sea lion
A great white shark that washed up on an Australian beach this week had a sea lion stuck in its throat which likely caused its death, fisheries officials...
Five dead after helicopter crash in South Korea
Five people are dead after a firefighting helicopter crashed Thursday near an apartment complex and school in the southern South Korean city of Gwangju.
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