Kazakhstan manhunt after 'terror' shootings kill six: police
Police in Kazakhstan were hunting for up to seven gunmen on Monday after a series of terror attacks that killed six people.
'Religious extremists' kill six in Kazakhstan rampage
Armed men suspected of being religious extremists went on the rampage in a town in Kazakhstan.
Germany puts refugees to work... for one euro
With a spoon and spatula in hand an Iraqi refugee lifts the lid on a large pot filled with goulash and potatoes as he begins his shift.
US woman rushed to hospital with shark stuck to arm
A woman in the US state of Florida was rushed to a hospital after being bitten by a shark -- with the animal still clutching on to her arm.
Gaza Salafists look to IS for inspiration
Militants inspired by the Islamic State group's ideology are seeking to benefit from the desperation of young Palestinians to strengthen their foothold in the Gaza Strip.
Clear, crunchy and counterfeit: China's fake jellyfish
A tonne of man-made "jellyfish" has been seized by China's police, adding a new ingredient to the country's long recipe of fake foods.
Revenge, despair pushing Syrians into jihadist ranks: study
Economic concerns and the desire for a sense of purpose and revenge are the major factors pushing young Syrians into the arms of jihadist groups, a study released on Wednesday found.
Canadian city evacuated as huge blaze engulfs homes
The 100,000 residents of the Canadian city of Fort McMurray were ordered to leave town as a monster wildfire swept through the region.
Chinese officials under investigation for selling data
Hundreds of employees at China's top statistics bureau are being investigated after selling data.
Encryption row spotlights fears on security, privacy
Has encryption technology given the bad guys a way to operate in the dark? Or has the new tech age gifted law enforcement with unprecedented surveillance powers?
Drone crosses path of Aer Lingus plane over France
A drone flying at more than 2,000 metres altitude came close to an Aer Lingus plane as it approached Paris' Charles de Gaulle airport.
Lithuanian sentenced to 13 years for 'spying on Moscow'
A Lithuanian national has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for spying on Moscow.
Panama Papers allege offshore link with notorious British heist
A Panamanian shell company may have helped hide millions of dollars from the Brink's-Mat heist leaked tax documents allege.
Mass casualties feared as flyover collapses in Indian city: 14 dead, 78 injured
A partially built flyover collapsed in India's eastern city of Kolkata. 14 dead, 78 injured, control room set up, helpline number 1070.
Six children killed, maimed daily in Yemen since Saudi air strikes began: UN
Six children have been killed or maimed daily in Yemen since Saudi-led air strikes began a year ago, the UN said Tuesday, warning the conflict was taking a horrifying toll on the country's youth.
Hijacked Egyptian airliner lands in Cyprus
A hijacker seized an Egyptian airliner and diverted it to Cyprus, before releasing all the passengers except four foreigners and the crew.
Israel advises citizens to leave Turkey citing attack risk
Israel advised its citizens to leave Turkey citing the potential for jihadist attacks.
Car bomb kills driver in central Berlin
A car bomb killed a driver travelling down a street in central Berlin on Tuesday; investigators suspected that it was a case of homicide.
US warns of 'catastrophic' Mosul dam collapse
The United States urges governments to prevent a humanitarian catastrophe of epic proportions from the collapse of Iraq's Mosul dam.
Finland probes mystery spike in radioactivity
Finnish authorities are investigating a mysterious spike in levels of radioactive caesium-137 detected over Helsinki.