Large Hadron Collider starts up again after two-year upgrade
The world's largest particle smasher restarted after a two-year upgrade that will allow physicists to explore uncharted corners of what makes up the universe.
Six Ukraine soldiers killed as war marks year
Six Ukrainian troops were killed by landmines in the restive separatist-held east, breaking a lull of several days in a conflict that began a year ago this week.
Kenyans mourn massacre dead, wait in anguish at morgue
They came in their hundreds, fearful of attacks but determined to honour the victims of one of Kenya's worst ever massacres.
Shock, defiance in Kenya after Shebab massacre 148 at university
The bodies of the 148 students and security officers massacred by Somalia's Shebab Islamists in a Kenyan university were flown to Nairobi.
Pope leads prayers for persecuted Christians on Good Friday
The Pope led Catholics in prayer for persecuted Christians around the world at a Good Friday service in Rome.
Sales of books on Islam rocket after France attacks
Books on Islam are selling out in France after deadly extremist attacks in the capital raised uncomfortable questions about Europe's fastest-growing religion.
Greece 'confident' of paying IMF on time: govt source
Greece will meet its financial obligations to the IMF, easing speculation that Athens could default on its debts with unknowable consequences for global markets.
24,000 to be evacuated as typhoon closes in on Philippines
Around 24,000 people from the Philippines were being evacuated with Typhoon Maysak a day away from potentially striking the country's northeast coast.
Hundreds protest Islamic law in Australia
Protesters waving Australian flags and carrying signs such as "Yes Australia. No Sharia" rallied around the country.
UN Security Council to discuss pause in air strikes on Yemen
The UN Security Council will meet Saturday to discuss a Russian proposal for humanitarian pauses in the Saudi-led air campaign in Yemen.
Clinton signs lease on 'cool' Brooklyn campaign HQ
Hillary Clinton is yet to announce her run for the White House, but she's picked New York's gentrifying, hipster-obsessed borough Brooklyn for her campaign headquarters.
George R. R. Martin unveils new 'Game of Thrones' chapter
Fantasy novelist George R. R. Martin has released a chapter from his upcoming next book in the series on which hit television show "Game of Thrones" is based.
Peru names new PM after spying scandal
Peru's President Ollanta Humala named a new prime minister, moving to end a crisis sparked by spying allegations leveled at the previous premier.
Iran, world powers agree 'historic' framework nuclear deal
Iran and six world powers have agreed the framework of a potentially historic deal aimed at curbing Tehran's nuclear drive.
Toyota to build new plants in China, Mexico: media
Japanese auto giant Toyota plans to invest a combined $1.3 billion to build new plants in China and Mexico, its first major investment in five years.
Bloody Good Friday crucifixions to begin in Philippines
Devotees in the fervently Catholic Philippines were set to nail themselves to crosses and whip their backs bloody in extreme acts of devotion.
US to hold Iraqi forces to account in Tikrit: official
The United States is closely monitoring Iraqi forces in Tikrit amid allegations of human rights abuses committed by Baghdad's troops.
Hungary to simplify visa regime for Kazakhstan
Hungary plans to simplify the visa regime for Kazakhstani citizens.
Nazarbayev expresses condolence over Russian trawler
President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev has expressed condolence to the Russian President Vladimir Putin over the Dalniy Vostok trawler that sunk in the Western Pacific Ocean.
4 hours of pure jazz ecstasy: Session Fest from A to Z on April 4
Session Fest from A to Z welcomes jazz lovers to a 4 hours live show on April 4.