Three climbers die after 800-metre fall from Mont Blanc
Three climbers have fallen 800 metres to their death in the Mont Blanc range, the latest in a series of tragedies on Europe's highest mountain.
Nepal floods death toll climbs to 101
The death toll from from landslides and flooding in Nepal has risen to 101 after rescuers recovered four more bodies.
Stores looted after police say slain US teen is robbery suspect
Vandals attacked stores in Ferguson, after police said the unarmed black teenager that was killed by a white officer was a robbery suspect
Heavy storms kill 16 in northwest Pakistan
Heavy storms and rains killed at least 16 people, including nine children, and injured over 80 others in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
Laughing matter: 'Patch Adams' brings humor therapy
Bubbling with optimism and energy, the US physician who was the inspiration for the Robin William will do anything to elicit a soothing laugh.
Black box failed on Brazil politician's doomed flight
The black box recovered from the wreckage of the plane crash that killed Brazilian presidential candidate failed to record his flight.
British national found dead in Atyrau
A British national has been found dead in the city of Atyrau, western Kazakhstan.
'World of Warcraft' to create Robin Williams character
Late Hollywood actor Robin Williams will live on in the kingdom of Azeroth after "World of Warcraft" .
Reporters 'arrested' in US suburb where police killed teen
Missouri police arrested two journalists reporting on the unrest about an unarmed black teenager that was shot dead by police.
Hollywood tributes to Bacall after screen legend's death
Tributes flowed for screen legend Lauren Bacall on Wednesday, a day after the iconic star of Hollwyood's golden age died aged 89.
Brazil presidential candidate dies in plane crash
Brazilian presidential candidate Eduardo Campos died when his campaign jet slammed into houses in Santos city in bad weather.
Real 'Patch Adams' pays tribute to Robin Williams
The doctor and clown whose life story formed the basis of the movie "Patch Adams" paid tribute to its star Robin Williams.
Hollywood icon Lauren Bacall dead at 89
Legendary actress Lauren Bacall, an icon of Hollywood's golden age, died Tuesday aged 89.
Drunk water scooter driver drowns girl in Aktau
A 19 y.o. girl died in a water scooter accident at the Nur Plaza beach in Aktau, westerner Kazakhstan on August 9.
FBI opens probe after police shooting of black US teen
The FBI opened investigation after the police shooting of an unarmed black teenager led to rioting in a Missouri and stirred racial tensions.
Actor Robin Williams dead from suspected suicide
Oscar-winning actor and comedian Robin Williams died from suspected suicide on Monday after a battle with depression.
Fatah militant killed in West Bank shootout: witnesses
A Palestinian militant was shot dead early Monday in an exchange of fire with Israeli troops in the northern West Bank.
Floods hit blast-ravaged Taiwan city
Torrential rain forced the Taiwanese city of Kaohsiung to shut schools and offices as floods overwhelmed its sewage system.
Typhoon Halong leaves up to 10 dead in Japan: reports
As many as 10 people died and dozens were injured when Typhoon Halong slammed into the Japanese archipelago over the weekend.
Chinese media keep to Beijing's script for quake reports
The 150-odd corpses left at the entrance to Longtoushan encapsulated the scale of the disaster it had wreaked on the community in Yunnan.
