Mexico acid leak leaves orange river, toxic water
Ramona Yesenia stood waiting for water to replace the municipal supply contaminated by a chemical spill
Black box failed on Brazil politician's doomed flight
The black box recovered from the wreckage of the plane crash that killed Brazilian presidential candidate failed to record his flight.
Hello Kitty on space mission
Hello Kitty has been sent on her first space mission, as Japan's global icon of cute celebrates its 40th birthday in extraterrestrial fashion.
Evidence that Ebola outbreak 'vastly' underestimated: WHO
The World Health Organisation said the magnitude of the Ebola epidemic in West Africa has been "vastly" underestimated .
Ultra-rare crocs survive in Philippine 'Noah's Ark'
A chorus of chirps filled the room as one of the Philippines' top crocodile breeders checked on his wards in an overcrowded 'Noah's Ark' .
US dominates Chinese world university rankings
US universities dominated the top 20 in an annual ranking of global educational institutions released by a Chinese organisation.
Chikungunya test vaccine shows promise: makers
A candidate vaccine against the joint disease chikungunya showed promise by provoking an immune response in human trials.
Excess body weight boosts risk of 10 common cancers: study
Being overweight boosts the risk of 10 common cancers, said a study of UK adults that prompted a call for tougher anti-obesity measures.
Hollywood tributes to Bacall after screen legend's death
Tributes flowed for screen legend Lauren Bacall on Wednesday, a day after the iconic star of Hollwyood's golden age died aged 89.
Older people should get high dose flu shot: study
Older people are likely to benefit from a high-dose flu vaccine to ward off the seasonal malaise.
Dolphins squeal with delight: study
Dolphins often squeal when they get a fish treat, sounding much like happy children.
Brazil presidential candidate dies in plane crash
Brazilian presidential candidate Eduardo Campos died when his campaign jet slammed into houses in Santos city in bad weather.
Intel to use 'big data' to battle Parkinson's disease
US computing giant Intel announced it was joining an effort to battle Parkinson's disease with new big data and wearable technologies.
'Poor' outlook for Barrier Reef as climate change threatens
Climate change remains the most serious threat to the Great Barrier Reef and the outlook for the natural wonder is "poor".
Pope to speak to N. Korea's 'church of silence'
Pope Francis will offer prayers for Korean reconciliation in Seoul next week
French drugmaker delivers first semi-synthetic malaria drugs
French pharmaceutical giant Sanofi announced the delivery of the first anti-malaria drugs to millions of patients in Africa.
Real 'Patch Adams' pays tribute to Robin Williams
The doctor and clown whose life story formed the basis of the movie "Patch Adams" paid tribute to its star Robin Williams.
Quarter of global population will be African by 2050: UNICEF
A quarter of the world's population will be African within 35 years as the continent's birth rates continue to rapidly rise.
Iranian is first woman to win prestigious math prize
An Iranian-born mathematician has become the first woman to win a prestigious global prize known as the Field Medal.