Pakistan rock climbers scale new heightsA dozen young men and women stand before a rock face on the outskirts of Islamabad, they take turns climbing up the limestone.
15 August 2016
Pokemon Go unleashes legions of monster huntersSince its release in the United States, Australia and New Zealand last week, the free Pokemon Go smartphone game that overlays play on the real world has triggered a craze tinged with obsession.
Scottish islanders don helmets for Viking fire festivalResidents of Scotland's remote Shetland Islands brandishing swords and shields celebrated their Nordic roots in a fest that culminated in burning of a Viking ship replica.
27 January 2016
Psy says 'no chance' of another Gangnam Style success"Gangnam Style" star Psy acknowledged that he could never repeat the phenomenal global success of his 2012 hit, but said he was perfectly happy being "just another" K-pop artist.
Singer Clementine dedicates Mercury Prize to ParisBenjamin Clementine, the experimental singer and poet with deep roots in Paris, won Britain's Mercury Prize and dedicated the award to the attack-stricken city.
Adele shuns streaming for giant albumAdele will shun streaming as she launches her long-awaited album "25," which is predicted to be the biggest release in years.
20 November 2015
Florence and the Machine to headline US summer festsEnglish rock act Florence and the Machines will headline two US summer music festivals, which announced lineups months before expected amid growing competition.
Canada PM and provinces to hash out climate strategyPrime Minister Justin Trudeau will meet leaders of Canada's provinces and territories to hash out a cohesive climate strategy a week before key international talks in Paris.