Anfield Hosts A Memorial Service For Hillsborough Victims
Thousands of people attended the annual memorial service on Monday (April 15) for the 96 Liverpool supporters who died at Hillsborough.
North Korea Celebrates Founder's Birthday
North Korea celebrated the 101st anniversary of its founder's birth on Monday (April 15) with a festival of flowers named after Kim and a massive dancing party.
Bombs Kill 3 People, Wound Dozens At Boston Marathon
Two bombs ripped through the crowd at the finish line of the Boston Marathon on Monday (April 15), killing three people, causing several amputations and injuring more than 100 in what a White House official said would be handled as an "act of terror"
Maine Hermit Arrested, Accused Of Hundreds Of Food Thefts
A Maine man who walked into the woods shortly after the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear accident and lived as a hermit for almost three decades, supporting himself by stealing from nearby camps, was arrested last week, police said on Tuesday (April 9).
Russia To Clamp Down On Hooliganism Ahead Of World Cup
Russia expects to welcome more than one million foreigners to the 2018 World Cup and a 'Fans Law' guaranteeing their safety has taken a step closer to the statute books, a top official said on Thursday (April 11).
Premier League Chooses Hawk-Eye System
The Premier League sought to put an end to contentious goalline decisions by approving the introduction of technology and adopting the British Hawk-Eye system on Thursday (April 11).
Apple Ban Angers French Minister
France reacted firmly on Thursday (April 11) after Apple pulled out a French application from its AppStore.
NASA Unveils Plan To Catch Asteroid As Step To Mars Flight
The project is included in Obama's $17.7 billion spending plan for the U.S. space agency.
US Secretary Of State John Kerry Arrives In South Korea
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry arrived in Seoul on Friday (April 12) just hours after a U.S. government agency said North Korea had a nuclear weapon it could mount on a missile, but the assessment was swiftly dismissed.
Teen Suicide After Bullying, Rape Prompts Public Outrage
The family of a teenager who committed suicide after she was allegedly gang-raped and bullied is urging Canadian officials to reconsider filing criminal charges.
North Koreans Hold Open-Air Dance Parties
Hundreds of young people in North Korea held dancing parties on Thursday (April 11) in Pyongyang, as South Korea and the United States remained on high alert for any North Korea attack.
Angelina Jolie Presses G8 Foreign Ministers Over Warzone Rape
The G8 summit of foreign ministers in London were joined by Hollywood star Angelina Jolie on Thursday (April 11).
Greek Unemployment Hits New High
Greece's registered unemployment rate hit a record of 27.2 per cent in January, data showed on Thursday (April 11), reflecting the depth of the country's recession after years of austerity imposed under an international bailout.
Charlton Worried About Foreign Impact On English Football
World Cup winner Bobby Charlton said on Wednesday (April 10) that he was worried that having so many foreign players in the English Premier League has a negative impact on the national side.
Marathon De Sables Into Toughest Stage
The Marathon de Sables entered its longest - and potentially decisive - stage on Wednesday as competitors crossed 75km of burning Sahara desert.
Uruguay Approves Gay Marriage, Second In Region To Do So
Uruguay's Congress passed a bill on Wednesday (April 10) to allow same-sex marriages, making it the second country in predominantly Roman Catholic Latin America to do so.
Toyota Among Four Japan Car Makers To Recall Vehicles Over Airbag Fault
Four Japanese automakers - Toyota, Nissan, Honda and Mazda - are recalling some 3.4 million vehicles world-wide because of an airbag problem, the companies said on Thursday (April 11).
Bird Flu Outbreak Hits Chinese Poultry Businesses
The outbreak of H7N9 bird flu and the culling of hundreds of thousands of birds at Shanghai's wet market over the past week has turned many consumers away from poultry.
Margaret Thatcher news report accidentally uses footage of the Queen
A Taiwanese television station was left red-faced after confusing footage of the Queen for the late Margaret Thatcher.
German Cyclist Goes On Trial Following Doping Admission
German rider Peter Schumacher went on trial in Stuttgart on Wednesday (April 10) following his recent doping admission.
Australian Police Seize More Than A$200 Million Worth Of Methamphetamine
Australian authorities have arrested two people and seized more than A$200 million worth of drugs hidden in a shipping container at a Melbourne port, police said on Wednesday (April 10).
UEFA announce tough new sanctions to combat racism
European soccer governing body UEFA are planning to introduce tough new sanctions to combat racism with players found guilty of racist offences banned for a minimum of 10 matches, UEFA general secretary Gianni Infantino said on Wednesday (April 10).
Japan Ready For North Korea Missile Threat
Japan readied its ballistic missile defence systems on Wednesday (April 10), as fears mounted that North Korea could be set to launch them.
Texas College Student Wounds 14 In Stabbing Spree
A male student went on a stabbing spree at a community college in northwest Houston on Tuesday (April 09), injuring at least 14 people, two of them critically. The campus has been sealed off.
Serbian Shooter Kills 13, in Critical Condition
A Serbian gunman who shot dead 13 relatives and neighbours before shooting his wife and turning his gun on himself on Tuesday (April 9) remained in a critical condition, the director of the hospital where he is being treated said.
Luxury Brands Break New Grounds In India
A rapidly growing pool of cash-stuffed entrepreneurs and professionals with disposable incomes are drawing global luxury brands to India.
Four-Year-Old Rescued From Well In Northwest China
A four-year-old girl was rescued from the bottom of a 17 meter-deep dry well in Northwest China on Sunday (April 7), state media reported.
Thatcher Not Mourned By All As Brixton Celebrates
Controversial in life, British ex-Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher continued to divide the nation in death, with sombre plans for a funeral and eulogies rejected by some in favour of celebrations and parties.
Iran Opens New Uranium Mines, Yellow Cake Plant
Iran said on Tuesday (April 9) it had started production at two uranium mines and a yellow cake plant, declaring that Western opposition would not slow its nuclear programme days after talks between Tehran and world powers failed to reach an accord.
Thousands Of Kenyans Arrive At Venue Of Kenyatta Inauguration
Kenyans packed a local stadium to witness the swearing in of Uhuru Kenyatta as president on Tuesday (April 9).
