Protesters Clash With Police In Taksim Square
Turkish riot police fired water cannon and teargas at hundreds of protesters in Istanbul's Taksim Square on Tuesday (June 11), entering the square for the first time since demonstrations against plans to develop a park there turned violent.
Apple Unveils New, Sleeker Mac Pro
Apple showed off a new line of Mac computers on Monday (June 10), including a sleek, cylindrical-shaped Mac Pro due later this year that will be assembled in the United States.
Hague Says PRISM Accusations Are Baseless
William Hague on Monday (June 10) denied claims that Britain's security agencies had been circumventing UK law by using information gathered on British citizens by PRISM, a secret U.S. eavesdropping program.
Six Dead In NATO Supply Convoy Attack In Pakistan
Militants armed with rocket launchers and sophisticated weapons attacked three NATO supply trucks close to the Pakistan-Afghan border on Monday (June 10), killing six drivers and conductors
Wrestlers Go Toe To Toe In Contest
The world toe wrestling championships were contested in rural Derbyshire on Saturday (June 8).
Man Utd Veterans Take Part in Myanmar Charity Match
Former Manchester United players played in a charity match at Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon, Myanmar on Sunday (June 9).
Taliban Launch Large Attack On Kabul Airport
Seven Taliban insurgents including suicide bombers attacked the main airport in the Afghan capital, Kabul, early on Monday (June 10) with explosions and gunfire heard near an area that also houses major foreign military bases.
Dance Protest In Ankara Supports Gezi Park Occupation
Members of Turkey's State Opera and Ballet on Friday (June 7) held a dance protest in Ankara in solidarity with the demonstrators occupying Gezi Park in Istanbul.
The Queen Officially Opens BBC Broadcasting House
Queen Elizabeth officially opened the new BBC headquarters, Broadcasting House in central London on Friday (June 7).
Teens Stage Gangnam Style Flashmob Before Concert
Some 1000 teenagers staged a flashmob by dancing simultaneously to PSY's Gangnam Style a day before his concert in Moscow on Friday (June 7).
Aung San Suu Kyi to Run for 2015 Myanmar Presidency
Burma's opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi has underlined her desire to become the country's president, but says the country's constitution is the "worst... in the world to amend".
From Factory To 5-Star Hotel For Bangladesh Survivor
A teenage seamstress who survived 17 days trapped under the rubble of a collapsed Bangladesh garment factory walked smiling out of a military hospital on Thursday (June 6) and into a new job in a five-star hotel.
City Of Dresden Braces For Flood Peak
The flood situation along the rivers Elbe, Danube and Saale remained critical on Thursday (June 06) and the eastern German city of Dresden braced for the high waters' peak level expected later in the day.
Britain Agrees Compensation Deal For Kenya Torture Victims
Britain has agreed on a multi-million pound compensation settlement for thousands of Kenyans tortured by colonial forces during an uprising at the tail end of the British Empire, a lawyer and expert witness said on Wednesday (June 5).
Everton Appoint Martinez As Manager
Everton named Roberto Martinez as their new manager on Wednesday with the former Wigan Athletic boss pledging to bring Champions League football to the Premier League club
Tintin And Friends On Sale In Paris
Tintin may be no stranger to long journeys, but he and his friends are set to find new homes all over the world after an auction of memorabilia in Paris set to take place on Friday and Saturday (June 7-8).
Royal Hoax DJ Awarded Top Jock
One of the Australian radio presenters who staged a royal prank call that was linked to the suicide of a London nurse has been awarded the title of "Top Jock" by his employer, radio network Southern Cross Austereo.
House Of Lords Backs Same-Sex Marriage
Britain on Tuesday (June 4) moved closer to becoming law, plans of allowing same-sex marriage in England and Wales.
401st Shin Kicking Championships Kick Off In England
For over four centuries local contestants in the rural English town of Chipping Campden have been partaking in largely harmless and healthy events as part of the Cotswold Olimpicks. That is with the exception of one brutal sport: shin kicking.
Usain Bolt Plans World Domination
Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt says he is in great form ahead of the Diamond Athletics meeting in Rome and plans to dominate the sport for another four years. He also talks about Alex Ferguson retiring from Manchester United.
Service For 60th Anniversary of Queen Coronation
The Queen went back to the scene of her Coronation sixty years ago for a special anniversary service at Westminster Abbey on Tuesday (June 4).
Coca-Cola To Begin Production In Myanmar
Coca Cola said on Tuesday (June 4) it will begin production in Myanmar as part of a planned 200 million U.S. dollar investment in the Asian country.
Oscar Pistorius Murder Trial Postponed
A South African judge on Tuesday (June 4) postponed until August 19 the murder trial of global athletics star Oscar Pistorius, who has been charged with shooting dead his girlfriend on Valentine's Day.
South Koreans Protest Against Forced Repatriation
South Korean activists held a rally on Tuesday (June 4) against the forced repatriation of nine North Korean defectors, while urging their government to guarantee the defectors lives and security.
Dawn Clashes In Istanbul
Anti-government protesters clashed with police overnight and until the early hours of Tuesday (June 4) as they tried to approach Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan's office.
OPEC Set To Keep Output Target For 2013
OPEC oil exporters were on course to leave output policy unchanged on Friday (May 31) as oil held around the group's preferred level of $100 a barrel.
Woolwich Soldier Lee Rigby Death Inquest Opens
An inquest opened in London on Friday (May 31) into the death of British soldier Lee Rigby.
Bieber Pet Monkey Settles In At New German Home
A monkey which belonged to popstar Justin Bieber has finally settled in a German wildlife park after being reclaimed by authorities.
Hong Kong Boxing Bankers Let The Punches Fly
Four months of training and dieting was the price paid by 18 contenders at Hong Kong's 7th Hedge Fund Fight Nite for just six minutes in the ring.
Prince Harry Supports Injured Soldiers At Charity Dinner
Prince Harry attended a fundraising dinner for wounded servicemen in London on Thursday (May 30).
