Up to 11 dead in Japan snow storms: reports
Up to 11 people are now reported to have died in a winter snow storm gripping much of Japan, as forecasters warned bad weather would continue.
Threats, ethics fail to deter US media on Sony emailsEthical arguments and legal threats looked unlikely to deter US media from delving ever deeper into the hacked emails of Hollywood powerhouse Sony Pictures Entertainment.
16 December 2014
Bill Cosby's wife defends 'wonderful husband'Bill Cosby's wife lashed out at media reporting on sex abuse claims against the veteran comic, saying he was the victim of unfounded accusations and was "a wonderful husband."
16 December 2014
Australia mourns after tragic end to cafe siegeGrieving Australians eulogised the victims of the Sydney cafe siege as authorities investigated why its Iranian-born perpetrator had remained at large despite a history of violence.
#illridewithyou supports Muslims amid Sydney siegeAustralians came out in solidarity with the Muslim community following a siege at a Sydney cafe, as tens of thousands tweeted the hashtag #illridewithyou.
15 December 2014
X Pin to desktop X Teen killed by shark in AustraliaA teenager was killed in a shark attack at a reef off Australia's northeast coast, with ambulance officials saying he was dead by the time he reached shore.
15 December 2014
Indonesian landslide death toll rises to 51Indonesian rescuers dug through mud with shovels and their bare hands for a third day in the hunt for dozens of people still missing after a landslide.