World's second most polluted city turns to buses
On the streets of Ulan Bator a people renowned for their horse riding skills have to contend every day with ever more Hummers, Land Cruisers and Range Rovers.
Syria: from revolution to all-out war
Syria's uprising has shifted from popular street protests against President Bashar al-Assad to a full-fledged war, increasingly influenced by armed Islamists, in a far cry from the idealism of the Arab Spring.
Second US lottery winner 'only played twice in year'
A lucky player in Arizona, a married man in his 30s, has claimed the second winning ticket in the US Powerball lottery's near-record jackpot of $587.5 million.
Calm in Cairo after night of protest against Egypt's Morsi
The streets of Cairo were calm early Saturday after a huge but peaceful protest overnight against President Mohamed Morsi, who has greatly expanded his powers and is pushing for disputed constitutional reform.
Philippine leader pledges action on typhoon disasters
Philippine President Benigno Aquino on Friday visited communities devastated by a deadly typhoon, and vowed to work to find ways to prevent storm disasters.
Egypt crisis turns violent as five die in clashes
Five demonstrators died overnight Thursday in the worst violence since Mohamed Morsi became Egypt's first Islamist president in June.
475 dead, many homeless in Philippines typhoon
Nearly 200,000 people were homeless and 475 confirmed dead after the Philippines' worst typhoon this year, officials said Thursday, as the government appealed for international help.
US offers aid after deadly Typhoon Bopha
The United States offered disaster relief and sent condolences Wednesday to the Philippines and Palau in the wake of Typhoon Bopha.
Nepal woman aged 105 finally granted citizenship
A pensioner has been granted Nepalese citizenship more than a century after she was born in a remote village of the Himalayan nation.
Sun rises over Egypt protesters after palace siege
Hundreds of protesters woke up Wednesday in front of the presidential palace, the new focus of protests against President Mohamed Morsi, as an already-polarised Egypt slipped deeper into crisis.
Thais pack Bangkok for king's birthday celebration
Tens of thousands of Thais crowded central Bangkok on Wednesday for a rare address by King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the world's longest reigning monarch, as part of celebrations for his 85th birthday.
115 killed in Philippines typhoon
The death toll from a powerful typhoon that struck the Philippines has risen to 115, as confirmation of more victims filtered in from isolated areas.
Sperm count of French men falls by one-third: study
The sperm count in French men dropped by nearly one-third between 1989 and 2005 and the quality of sperm also declined.
World's oldest person dies in US, at 116
The world's oldest person, American Besse Cooper, died on Tuesday at the age of 116.
Egypt protesters encircle presidential palace
Tens of thousands of Egyptian demonstrators encircled the presidential palace Tuesday after riot police failed to keep them at bay with tear gas, in a growing crisis over President Mohamed Morsi's decree widening his powers.
Russian drivers stuck for days in traffic jam
Russian officials struggled on Sunday to contain a monster highway traffic jam sparked by heavy snowfall that left many drivers stuck for days.
Japan storm cuts power to tens of thousands
Tens of thousands of people in northern Japan spent the night without heat or light after a powerful winter storm knocked out electricity cables.
Bangladesh arrests fire factory managers amid protests
Thousands of workers protested for a third day Wednesday after Bangladesh's worst garment factory fire as police arrested three managers over claims they stopped employees from leaving the burning plant.
Huge Rio protest against oil royalties share-out plan
Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of Rio Monday to press Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff to veto a bill that would redistribute oil royalties in favor of non-oil producing states.
Tensions flare at political rally in Bangkok
Thai police fired tear gas and detained dozens of people as tensions flared at an anti-government protest Saturday in Bangkok, the scene of several outbreaks of violent unrest in recent years.