India's choked capital fails to collect new 'pollution toll'
New Delhi has failed to collect a new "pollution toll" from trucks entering the city, just one day after the levy was introduced to improve air quality in the choked city.
Flight restrictions imposed over William and Kate's house
Flight restrictions over the country home of Prince William and his wife Kate came into effect, with the authorities citing security considerations.
India's Modi urges 'comprehensive' climate deal
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Thursday for a "comprehensive and concrete" agreement on climate change in December, as he addressed African leaders at a major summit in New Delhi.
Halle Berry calls it quits with Olivier Martinez
US actress Halle Berry has filed for divorce from French actor Olivier Martinez after two years of marriage.
Hollywood stars launch $3.2 bn casino resort in Macau
Hollywood stars including Leonardo DiCaprio launched Macau's newest $3.2 billion casino and entertainment resort.
After 'Happy,' Pharrell dedicates 'Freedom' to migrants
Pharrell Williams dedicated his song "Freedom" to refugees fleeing to Europe, hailing immigrants' contributions around the world.
Should I stop eating meat? No need, experts say
The UN's International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) warned that processed meats like sausages and ham cause bowel cancer, and red meat "probably" does too.
Macklemore, Bieber win at MTV Europe awards
Hip-hop duo Macklemore and Ryan Lewis were the surprise winners for Best Video at the MTV Europe Music Awards in a show dominated by Justin Bieber.
Zuckerbergs to start school mixing learning and health
Facebook billionaire Mark Zuckerberg and his doctor wife revealed plans to start a private school in a hardscrabble Silicon Valley town, mixing education with health care.
Raf Simons quits as Dior creative director
Raf Simons has quit as creative director at Christian Dior after more than three years, the fashion house said.
Traumatic final farewell for reunited Korean families
North and South Korean families divided by war for more than 60 years said a final, traumatic farewell after a reunion event that, for most, marked the last time they will ever see each other.
US judge dismisses Jay Z 'Big Pimpin' copyright case
A judge dismissed a case against Jay Z in which the heir of an Egyptian composer claimed the rapper illegally used a flute sample in his hip-hop classic "Big Pimpin."
Stallone puts 'Rocky' and 'Rambo' props up for sale
Costumes and props worn by Hollywood star Sylvester Stallone in the box-office smash hit "Rocky" and Rambo" movies went on public view in New York before being offered for auction.
Star Wars ticket sales smash records
Advance ticket sales for the new Star Wars film have smashed records two months before the highly anticipated sci-fi sequel is set to hit screens.
Women urged to wait until 45 for breast cancer screenings
In a controversial shift, a leading US medical association urged women to wait until the age of 45 before getting an annual mammogram to screen for breast cancer.
Gwen Stefani channels divorce angst in raw video
Gwen Stefani has opened up about her divorce from fellow rocker Gavin Rossdale in the form of music, releasing an emotional song entitled "Used to Love You."
Malaysia again shuts schools due to Indonesia smoke haze
Malaysia closed schools in several states and the capital Kuala Lumpur due to choking smoke from Indonesian slash-and-burn farming that has smothered much of Southeast Asia in smog for weeks.
The illicit wine-makers of Pakistan's north
The hems of his jeans rolled, Rehmat Ali climbs barefoot up a tree to pick the grapes dangling from climbing vines, defying hostile religious injunctions against alcohol to celebrate a wine-making tradition.
Stalin portraits and Soviet nostalgia rule in Ukraine's rebel regions
Three portraits of former Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin are on display in the centre of Donetsk, the rebel capital of eastern Ukraineю
Fashion Week opens in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo kicked off the 40th edition of its Fashion Week featuring the winter 2016 collection of Brazilian designer Alexandre Herchcovitch.