Blues legend B.B. King, 89, mourned by music world
Blues legend B.B. King, whose crisp, powerful guitar licks made him among the instrument's greatest masters and a towering influence for generations of musicians, has died at 89.
30 minutes of exercise is key to health in old age
Elderly men who do 30 minutes of physical activity six days a week are likely to have a 40-percent lower risk of death compared to couch-potato counterparts.
Art collector leaves NY waitresses $100,000
A long-time patron at a New York steak house chalked up a surprising addition to his final tab: $100,000, given to his favorite waitress and her niece.
Smartphones among top gadgets for Americans: survey
Smartphones are now used in 72 percent of US homes and have become the third most owned electronics item for Americans.
Aged 100, Australian dancer still hears call of the stage
Starring in music videos at the age of 100, Eileen Kramer is probably the oldest working dancer and choreographer in Australia.
Baby first royal affected by new succession laws
The birth of Britain's royal baby girl is a cause for celebration not just across the Commonwealth realms but also for campaigners.
Prince William's wife Kate in labour
Prince William's wife Kate was admitted to hospital in London in labour with the couple's eagerly-awaited second child.
'Stand By Me' singer Ben E. King dead at 76
Ben E. King, the soul singer whose Gospel-influenced "Stand By Me" became one of the most broadcast songs of the 20th century, has died at 76.
US Olympic hero Bruce Jenner comes out as transgender
US Olympic champion turned reality TV star Bruce Jenner came out as transgender, saying: "For all intents and purposes, I'm a woman."
Armenians to mark 100 years since Ottoman massacre
Armenians worldwide will mark the centenary of an Ottoman massacre of up to 1.5 million of their people on Friday.
Russian filmmaker Mikhalkov named Belgrade honorary citizen
Oscar-winning Russian director Nikita Mikhalkov was named an honorary citizen of Belgrade for promoting the Serbian capital and the country's ties with Russia.
11,000 migrants land in Italy in six days
More than 11,000 migrants have been rescued from the Mediterranean and taken to Italy in the past six days with hundreds more expected Friday.
William and Kate: royal parents with a modern image
The birth of Prince William and his wife Kate's second baby will cap a momentous four years for Britain's golden couple.
Blues legend B.B. King leaves hospital
American blues legend B.B. King, hospitalized reportedly for dehydration stemming from diabetes, said Tuesday he was better and going home.
Italian fashion designer Francesco Smalto dies at 87
Italian designer Francesco Smalto, who as one of the stars of the men's fashion industry clothed princes, has died in Morocco aged 87.
'Selfies are bad', Prince Harry tells Aussie teen
Prince Harry has warned Australians against taking a "selfie" with him during his one-month stint Down Under, saying he much prefers normal photographs.
Kashmir's Hindu refugees look to Modi for salvation
Seven decades after fleeing the carnage of partition, Mangu Ram is still regarded as a second class citizen in Indian Kashmir, unable to own property or vote in state elections.
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.
Robin Williams heirs agree to negotiate over belongings
Robin Williams' widow and his three children have agreed to out-of-court negotiations in a battle over parts of the late actor's estate.
Pakistan evacuates more than 500 citizens from Yemen: officials
Pakistan evacuated more than 500 of its citizens from Yemen by jumbo jet and sent a naval frigate to rescue others stranded in the war-torn country.
