France to probe samples from Syria for sign of chemical arms
French authorities will analyse samples brought back from Syria by two journalists after they reported the Syrian army was using chemical weapons against rebel forces.
Gunshots interrupt peace run in Rio de Janeiro
Gunshots erupted ahead of a foot race for peace in Rio de Janeiro favela on Sunday, delaying the start by an hour as police stepped up security along the route.
Japan nuclear lab accident affected 30: agency
The number of researchers exposed to low level radiation in an accident at a nuclear laboratory in Japan last week has hit 30.
Kazakhstan students' Boston case may be dragged out
The date of the hearing of the case of Kazakhstan students accused of preventing justice in the Boston bombings case has still not been set.
Thousands protest gay marriage in Paris
At least 150,000 demonstrators took to the streets of Paris to protest a new law allowing gay marriage, a largely peaceful gathering that later turned violent as riot police battled hundreds of right-wingers.
Australia murder probe as body found 50 years later
Australian police on Monday said they have opened a murder inquiry after the remains of a woman who disappeared almost 50 years ago were identified as those of a missing mother.
Syrian opposition divided amid international peace bid
International efforts to end the unrest in Syria accelerate Monday with key talks in Paris and Brussels, amid a push for a new peace conference despite growing divisions within the Syrian opposition.
Pair grilled after UK fighter jets escort Pakistani plane
Two men arrested on a Pakistan International Airlines plane after fighter jets were scrambled to escort it to a London airport remained in custody Saturday for questioning by the police.
16 children die in Pakistan school bus fire: police
Sixteen children and a teacher were killed when their school bus caught fire in central Pakistan on Saturday.