Putin approves military coperation agreement with Kazakhstan
The Russian president signed an agreement deepening military cooperation between Kazakhstan and Russia.
Tropical storm flooding shuts down Philippine capital
Heavy rains brought by the outer bands of Tropical Storm Fung-Wong shut down the Philippine capital Manila.
Scotland rejects independence in historic referendum
Scotland rejected independence in a referendum that left the centuries-old United Kingdom intact.
Sierra Leone readies for controversial Ebola shutdown
Sierra Leone was preparing for an unprecedented three-day nationwide shutdown to contain the deadly spread of the Ebola virus.
Asian Games: Fears of Asiad hangover taint start of Incheon Games
The Asian Games is just starting in Incheon, but the prospect of empty stadiums is already making the continent's biggest sporting event feel unloved.
'France does not pay ransoms,' says Hollande
French President Francois Hollande said that "France does not pay ransoms" for hostages, nor does it exchange prisoners.
Apple's new encryption to lock out government
Apple is rolling out new privacy protections for iPhones and iPads, with a new system that makes it impossible for the company to unlock a device.
New Slovenia government vows to pull country out of crisis
Slovenia's lawmakers backed a new government under Prime Minister Miro Cerar as he vowed to pull the small Balkan nation from the verge of economic crisis.
Larry Ellison releases helm of mighty Oracle ship
Tycoon yachtsman Larry Ellison stepped down as Oracle's chief executive.
Decision soon on trial start for Boston bombing suspect
A defense request to delay the US trial of Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev will be decided soon.
Google to boost Android encryption, joining Apple
Google said it would beef up encryption of its mobile operating system, so that it would not hold "keys" to devices even if it is served with a warrant.
Obama condemns Russian 'aggression' as he meets Poroshenko
Barack Obama condemned what he called Russian "aggression" in Ukraine as he welcomed counterpart Petro Poroshenko to the White House for the first time.
Scotland votes on independence from Britain
Scotland voted in an epic independence referendum that could break up the centuries-old United Kingdom and create Europe's newest state.
Twitpic to stay alive with new owner
Twitpic is being acquired in a deal that will give renewed life to the widely used service for sharing pictures on Twitter.
Microsoft axes 2,100 as job cuts continue
Microsoft said that it axed 2,100 jobs in a second round of cuts which were announced earlier this year.
Ebola screening for Nigeria's Mecca-bound pilgrims
With some 76,000 Nigerian Muslims expected at the hajj in Saudi Arabia, organisation was always going to be a major logistical undertaking.
Sophia Loren, almost 80, opens life exhibit in Mexico
Italian film legend Sophia Loren inaugurated an exhibition in Mexico showing off personal treasures including glamorous dresses and her Oscar.
Samsung to release Note 4 'phablet' on October 17
Samsung announced Thursday that its eagerly-anticipated Note 4 "phablet" will be released on October 17.
Suicide bombing, shelling kill 14 in Baghdad: officials
A suicide bombing and shelling in the Shiite-majority Kadhimiyah district of north Baghdad killed at least 14 people on Thursday.
Jason Isbell sweeps Americana awards
Alternative country star Jason Isbell swept the Americana music awards on Wednesday with his deeply personal album "Southeastern."