Thousands dispersed at Moroccan anti-paedophile demo
Moroccan police on Friday dispersed a crowd of several thousand people protesting against a royal pardon handed to a Spanish man reportedly convicted of raping 11 children.
Tiny French village to become 'oasis' for ageing British gays
Salleles-d'Aude is a picturesque village like so many in France, with vines, a tree-lined canal, a church... and soon, a "private oasis" for ageing British gay people -- reportedly a first in the country.
Snowden's father to visit Russia 'soon': lawyer
Edward Snowden's father is seeking a Russian visa and plans to visit his fugitive son in Moscow soon.
My political career is over: Strauss-Kahn
Former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn declared in an interview broadcast on Russian television that his political career was over and he was instead working as an economic advisor.
Mexico's poverty figures staggering: Amnesty
Mexico's enormous and worsening poverty figures underscore that authorities have not made fighting it a top priority.
'World citizen' pioneer Garry Davis dies
Peace activist Garry Davis, who dramatically renounced his US citizenship in the dark days of the Cold War and founded a government for self-declared "world citizens" like himself, has died.
$3.3-billion windfall for Indian princesses: report
An Indian court has ruled that the daughters of a late Maharaja should inherit his 200-billion-rupee ($3.3 billion) estate because his will was forged, ending a 21-year legal battle.
Nicaragua sex workers open office to defend rights
Nicaraguan sex workers have for the first time set up an office to assist in protection from abuse, violence and discrimination.
Harry promises fun times for new baby
Britain's Prince Harry on Thursday promised to use his expertise to make sure his new nephew George "has fun".