New governor in Mexico state hit by student disappearances
An academic took over as interim governor of a crime-riddled Mexican state thrust into the global spotlight by the disappearance of 43 students.
Italian court quashes Dolce & Gabbana fraud convictions
The Italian Supreme Court overturned fraud convictions and 18-month jail terms against celebrated fashion duo Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana.
New York cop in serious condition after hatchet attack
A rookie New York police officer remained in hospital in a serious condition after being attacked by a man with a hatchet who was then shot dead by officers.
French court authorises extradition of Kazakh tycoon Ablyazov
A French court authorised the extradition of exiled Kazakh oligarch Mukhtar Ablyazov to Russia and Ukraine, despite concerns over his safety.
Latest White House intruder charged
A man who jumped the White House fence was charged with two felony counts for allegedly kicking and punching two guard dogs.
WikiLeaks' Assange 'confident' ahead of Sweden ruling
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange said he was "confident" his asylum status will be resolved, as he awaits an imminent ruling on his case by a Swedish court.
Shots shatter calm at home of Canadian democracy
Where there had been stillness and dignity -- two Canadian soldiers standing ram-rod straight by a war memorial in silent honor to their fallen comrades.
Apple sees iCloud attacks; China hack reported
Apple said its iCloud server has been the target of "intermittent" attacks, after a security blog said Chinese authorities had been trying to hack into the system.
Pistorius sentenced to five years jail for killing girlfriend
South African Paralympian star sprinter Oscar Pistorius was sentenced to five years in prison Tuesday for the killing of his girlfriend last year.