Economic growth kills minority languages: study
Economic prosperity is the worst enemy of minority languages.
Islamic State beheads second US reporter
The so-called "Islamic State" released a video showing a masked militant with a London accent apparently beheading an American journalist.
Rubio can fight Golovkin as equal
WBC interim middleweight champion from Mexico Marco Antonio Rubio talked about his upcoming fight against Gennady Golovkin, WBC (Super) and IBO titles holder.
Nazarbayev appoints ambassadors to Germany, Romania, Cambodia and Laos
President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev has appointed a number of new ambassadors of Kazakhstan.
Apple says celebs hacked in 'targeted attack'
Apple said a "targeted attack" led to the release of nude photos of celebrities but insisted there was no breach of its cloud storage system.
Obama warns stopping Ebola 'will not be easy'
Barack Obama told West Africans that Ebola could be beaten but cautioned that it would not be easy to stem the spread of the deadly disease.
Netflix viewers can tip off Facebook friends to shows
Netflix began letting people share shows they love at the online streaming television service with friends from leading social network Facebook.
IMF warns Ukraine may need extra $19 bn in help
The International Monetary Fund warned that economically-devastated Ukraine may need an extra $19 billion (14.5 billion euros) in assistance
France's scorned former first lady to publish kiss-and-tell
France's scorned former first lady Valerie Trierweiler is set to lift the lid on her tumultuous relationship with the president.
Bieber faces more assault charges in Canada
Justin Bieber has been charged with dangerous driving and assault after his All-Terrain Vehicle collided with a minivan in the Canadian countryside.
Japanese war film shocks, thrills Venice film fest
Japanese war film "Fires on the Plain" has both thrilled and shocked Venice film festival.
Welsh golf resort locked down for NATO summit
A huge security operation involving 9,000 British police officers will secure a luxury Welsh golf resort hosting a NATO summit later this week.
Island airport bid fails as London aims to stay on top
London mayor Boris Johnson's grand plan for a new airport in the Thames Estuary was rejected.
Lawyers want Boston bombing trial delayed to Sept 2015
Lawyers defending the prime suspect in the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings have requested that his trial be delayed until at least September next year.
Travel restrictions could worsen Ebola crisis: experts
Travel restrictions could worsen West Africa's Ebola epidemic, limiting medical and food supplies and keeping out much-needed doctors.
Bezos names new publisher at Washington Post
The Washington Post has a new publisher, owner Jeff Bezos announced in his latest move to reshape the prestigious daily for the digital era.
Chris Brown pleads guilty in DC assault case
Hip-hop star Chris Brown pleaded guilty to hitting a fan outside a Washington hotel last year, a US district attorney announced.
Russia and NATO square off over Ukraine
Moscow declared NATO a "threat" to its security after the Western military alliance announced plans to reinforce defences in eastern Europe.
Dethroned Myanmar beauty queen seeks apology before returning crown
A Myanmar beauty queen dethroned for alleged misconduct said she would only return her crown if South Korean pageant organisers apologised
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov on Kazakhstan's right to exit Customs Union
Last week Kazakhstan's President Nursultan Nazarbayev made a statement on the country's right to leave the Eurasian Economic Union should the interests of the country be jeopardized.