Former Beatle Paul McCartney's childhood home sold
The childhood home of former Beatle Paul McCartney sold for £150,000 ($231,000, 206,000 euros) at an auction in Liverpool, hometown of the legendary 1960s rock band.
UNESCO demands crisis meet over Iraq heritage destruction
The head of the United Nations' cultural agency demanded an emergency meeting of the world body's Security Council.
Presidential elections in Kazakhstan scheduled to April 26
Early presidential elections in Kazakhstan have officially been scheduled to take place on 26 April, 2015.
France's Hollande seeks climate 'alliance' with Philippines
French President Francois Hollande called for a climate change "alliance" with the Philippines that could spur similar co-operation.
India pledges $137 bn to modernise railways
India said it would spend $137 billion to modernise its crumbling railways, pledging to end a vicious cycle of under-investment.
'Cape calm and carry on': Madonna mocked after Brits tumble
Madonna's on-stage fall at the Brit Awards was mocked mercilessly on the Internet, unleashing a wave of jokes and memes about the 56-year-old star's cape malfunction.
West's shows 'unwillingness' in Ukraine truce: Lavrov
Russia called Western threats of fresh sanctions against Moscow evidence that Washington and Brussels are not interested in the success of a troubled truce in Ukraine.
Britain's Prince William set to arrive in Japan
Prince William was due to arrive in Japan for his first visit to a country that adores the British Royal family and was smitten with his late mother, Diana.
Crimean Tatars living in fear in homeland ruled by Russia
The day after her husband was arrested, Elvira Ablyalimova woke up to find her home in Crimea surrounded by snipers while a squad of men combed through her belongings for 10 hours.
Australia warns women IS no 'romantic adventure'
A worrying number of Australian women are heading to Iraq and Syria to become so-called Islamic State group "jihadi brides", Foreign Minister Julie Bishop said.
Boston bombings trial to start March 4: court official
The trial of alleged Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev will start with opening statements on March 4.
US, Iran have 'mutual interest' in defeating IS: Kerry
The United States and Iran have a "mutual interest" in defeating the Islamic State group but the long-time foes are not cooperating to do so.
Gmail available in Burmese, the email's 74th language
Google said that Gmail is now available in Burmese, marking the 74th language for the popular email service.
UN Security Council calls for stepping up Yemen talks
The UN Security Council called for the stepping up of UN-brokered talks on ending a growing crisis in Yemen.
Double Brit wins for Sheeran, Smith as Madonna tumbles
British singers Ed Sheeran and Sam Smith took two prizes each at a glittering Brit Awards marred by a mishap that saw Madonna dragged to the ground by her cape.
Obama challenges 2016 candidates on immigration
US President Barack Obama trained his sights on Republicans and 2016 presidential hopefuls, encouraging voters to demand they support immigration reform.
Scarlett Johansson took our name, band says
Scarlett Johansson can expect her name to boost sales, but her new band's decision to call itself the seemingly innocuous The Singles has triggered a firestorm.
Putin 'destabilizing' Ukraine, Kerry says
US Secretary of State John Kerry accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of destabilizing Ukraine through "land grabs''.