British banker in court over grisly Hong Kong double murder
A British banker appeared in a Hong Kong court charged with the grisly murder of two women whose bodies were found in his upmarket apartment.
Euro crisis firms German power, 25 years after Berlin Wall
Twenty-five years after the Wall fell, analysts have little doubt that Europe's power now lies in Berlin, with the damaging eurozone crisis only heightening that perception.
You say "lady" I say "feudal slave": Korea's language divide
North and South Korea have never found dialogue easy, but academics from both sides currently meeting in Pyongyang are trying to steer things in the right direction.
Vance becomes hurricane in Pacific Ocean
A powerful storm in the eastern Pacific strengthened to hurricane status, but it remains far away from land, US forecasters said.
Kiev claims 'intensive' movements of troops crossing from Russia
The Ukrainian military reported "intensive" movement of troops and equipment from Russia into the separatist controlled parts of eastern Ukraine.
UNESCO chief slams 'barbaric' destruction of Iraq heritage
UNESCO chief Irina Bokova slammed the "barbaric" destruction of Iraq's cultural heritage.
Kerry: Ignoring climate science puts 'kids, grandkids' at risk
US Secretary of State John Kerry said that those who ignore climate science do so at a risk to future generations.
Probe of US spaceship crash may take a 'year'
Authorities who carried out their first full day of investigation into a US spacecraft crash said probing the incident could take a year.
Argentina's president feverish, in hospital
Argentina's President Cristina Kirchner was admitted to hospital late Sunday suffering from fever, her office said.
Bill Gates to give $500 million for malaria, other diseases
US philanthropist Bill Gates announced he will donate over $500 million to fight malaria and other infectious diseases in the developing world.
EU calls on Burkina military to respect rights, peaceful protests
The European Union called on the Burkina Faso military to respect the fundamental rights of the people, including to peaceful protest.
France leader Hollande in Canada for state visit
France President Francois Hollande arrived in Canada, launching a three-day state visit aimed at boosting trade and security ties between the two nations.
India PM condemns 'shocking' Pakistan border post bombing
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned a "shocking" suicide bomb blast at the main Pakistan-India border crossing that killed at least 55 people.
Russia backs Ukraine rebel vote despite West criticism
Russia endorsed a crushing victory for Ukraine's pro-Moscow rebel leadership after controversial polls that the EU slammed as a "new obstacle" for peace.
'Call of Duty' soldiers battle villain Kevin Spacey
The newest instalment to blockbuster video game "Call of Duty" hits the streets, pitting soldiers of the future against a Machiavellian villain played by actor Kevin Spacey.
Russia cannot limit food transit from EU to Kazakhstan: Vice Minister of National Economy
Russia may try to impose limitations on food transit from the European Union to Kazakhstan to prevent re-export of goods to Russia.
Sabina Altynbekova represents Kazakhstan at cultural exchange event in Vietnam
Kazakhstan’s volleyball player Sabina Altynbekova has taken part in a cultural exchange event in Vietnam.
Instagram bans US comedienne's topless Putin jab
Chelsea Handler is fighting with Instagram after it took down a topless picture she posted looking similar to a famous shirtless picture of Russian President.
Anger in Hong Kong as protesters compared to slaves
A prominent businesswoman has sparked outrage in Hong Kong by comparing the city's pro-democracy protesters to African-American slaves.
Hello Kitty celebrates 40th birthday
Hello Kitty, Japan's global icon of cute, marked her 40th anniversary with a human-size version of the feline character regaling fans.