Tokyo subway attacks: Japan still baffled 20 years onAs Japan prepares to mark the 20th anniversary of a fatal nerve gas attack on Tokyo's subway, experts say the horrifying case still leaves more questions than answers.
19 March 2015
'Crisis' in girls education: Michelle ObamaMichelle Obama spoke of a "crisis" gripping the world as she launched an initiative to help get girls into education, on the second day of her trip to Japan.
19 March 2015
UN chief condemns 'deplorable' Tunis attackUN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon condemned what he called the "deplorable" attack on Tunisia's national museum that left at least 17 tourists dead.
Greek parliament adopts anti-poverty law despite EU rowThe Greek parliament overwhelmingly adopted a "humanitarian crisis" bill to help its poorest people, ignoring apparent pressure from the European Union to halt the legislation.
19 March 2015
Britain awaits critical pre-election budgetBritain's coalition government will deliver a highly political budget Wednesday that will set the stage for a knife-edge election battle in 50 days' time.
18 March 2015
US first lady arrives in Japan for first timeMichelle Obama arrived in Japan on Wednesday afternoon on her first visit to the country, as part of a trip to highlight the importance of girls' education.
AirAsia families accept 'sad reality' as search endsAn Indonesian whose daughter-in-law is among 56 people unaccounted for following the December crash of an AirAsia plane said his family had accepted the "sad reality".
NATO allies come to grips with Russia's 'hybrid warfare'NATO allies are scrambling to protect vulnerable Baltic partners from the threat of hybrid warfare, a Russian tactic that officials and experts say is based on deception rather than formal declaration of war.
18 March 2015
Liquid metal 'Terminator' robot inspires 3D printerA terrifying killer liquid metal robot from a blockbuster "Terminator" science fiction film has inspired what was heralded here as a revolution in 3D printing.
18 March 2015
Kendrick Lamar album breaks Spotify recordRapper Kendrick Lamar's latest album has broken the first-day record on Spotify after its surprise early release, the streaming service said.
18 March 2015
Gisele Bundchen set to quit catwalk?An announcement concerning the catwalk career of Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen is set to be made amid feverish speculation she is planning to bow out.
Mayor of Madonna's 'provincial' hometown hits backThe mayor of Madonna's hometown has risen to the city's honor after the pop superstar said she would never want to return to such a "provincial" place
Hong Kong leader forced to speak on daughter's healthHong Kong's leader Leung Chun-ying was forced to make an official statement about his daughter's health she posted a number of alarming messages on her Facebook page.