Mourners bid final farewell to US editor Ben Bradlee
Movers and shakers in the US capital rubbed shoulders with big-name journalists to bid a final farewell to former Washington Post editor Ben Bradlee.
Thousands mourn Canada soldier killed in Ottawa attack
Thousands of mourners lined the streets of the Canadian city of Hamilton for the funeral of a soldier killed in an attack in the center of the nation's capital.
China announces national 'Martyrs' Day': report
Chinese lawmakers have approved a national day to commemorate people who died in wars resisting foreign invaders.
Malaysia falls silent in honour of returning MH17 dead
Malaysians paused for a minute of silence on a nationwide day of mourning held to sombrely welcome home the first remains of its 43 citizens.
Tens of thousands mourn Brazil presidential candidate Campos
More than 160,000 mourners turned out to pay their respects to Brazilian presidential candidate Eduardo Campos.
Australia holds national day of mourning for MH17 victims
Australia held a national day of mourning for those killed in the MH17 crash in Ukraine.
California college mourns shooting victims
Thousands of students attended a memorial service Tuesday for the victims of a college shooting rampage, as the university declared a day of mourning.
Friends, family hold wake for Hoffman
Friends and family of celebrated actor Philip Seymour Hoffman, who died of an apparent heroin overdose over the weekend, gathered late Thursday to attend a New York wake in his honor.
Winnie Mandela blasts family feud reports
Nelson Mandela's ex-wife Winnie denied Wednesday there was a dynastic battle within his extensive family, amid reports of a renewed feud shortly after the peace icon's death.
Nursultan Nazarbayev condoles death of Nelson Mandela
Kazakhstan's President Nursultan Nazarbayev has sent a telegram of condolences to South African President Jacob Zuma over Nelson Mandela's death.
Vietnam's leaders mourn independence hero General Giap
Vietnam's top leaders gathered early Saturday to pay their last respects to independence hero General Vo Nguyen Giap, who died last week at 102, as his state funeral began in Hanoi.
China's Sichuan mourns quake dead one week later
China's southwestern Sichuan province stopped Saturday to mourn the victims of a deadly earthquake that struck exactly a week ago.
Obama: US supports Venezuelan people after Chavez death
President Barack Obama Tuesday said the United States was interested in a "constructive" future relationship with Venezuela after the death of President Hugo Chavez, a long-time American foe.
Cuba in mourning, says Chavez a 'true son' to Fidel
Cuba declared three days of national mourning after the death on Tuesday of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, the Communist nation's closest regional ally and main economic support.
LatAm leaders mourn Chavez, US urges improved ties
Latin America mourned the death of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez on Tuesday as the United States expressed hope his passing would lead to improved relations with the oil-rich state.
Nazarbayev declared national mourning on January 31
Kazakhstan will mourn the victims of the plane crash near Almaty on January 31.
No entertainment shows or advertisement in Kazakhstan media on December 27
Kazakhstan media will not broadcast any entertainment programs and advertisement on December 27 because of the national mourning day.
Kazakhstan declares national mourning over plane crash victims
The national day of mourning has been declared by Kazakhstan President’s decree over the death of the militarymen in the plane crash near Shymkent.
Hong Kong mourns victims of boat tragedy
Flags flew at half mast and leaders observed three minutes of silence Thursday as Hong Kong mourned the 38 victims of a ferry collision which sent shockwaves through the Asian financial centre.
Venezuela refinery still ablaze as blast toll hits 41
The devastating fire that followed an explosion at Venezuela's main oil refinery was still burning strong on Sunday, as President Hugo Chavez surveyed the carnage that killed 41 people.
