Hundreds Of Lufthansa Flights Cancelled Due To Strike
Lufthansa has had to cancel almost 700 flights as workers went on strike early on Thursday (March 21st) to put pressure on the German airline ahead of a new round of wage talks on Friday.
North Korea Military Threatens U.S. Bases Saying They Are Within Target
North Korea's supreme military command on Thursday (March 21) warned of a "precision attack" on U.S. bases in Guam and Okinawa.
France, U.K. Call For Own U.N. Investigation Into Alleged Chemical Weapons Use In Syria
Russia and Syria clashed with Britain and France at the U.N. Security Council on Wednesday (March 20th) over the scope of an investigation into the alleged use of chemical weapons in Syria, accusing Western powers of trying to torpedo a potential U.N
Former Astronaut Warns Of 30 Percent Chance Of Large Asteroid Impact
One day after NASA told a House committee that advice on how to handle a large asteroid headed to New York City, was to "pray", a group of scientists echoed those sentiments at a hearing.
Businesses And Unions Opinions Differ on Osborne Fourth Budget
Britain's Chancellor George Osborne insists his austerity measures are working, despite being forced to slash growth forecast by half as he delivered his budget to the parliament on Wednesday (March 20th).
Obama Reaffirms Friendship To Israel
U.S. President Barack Obama held talks with Israeli President Shimon Peres as he began his first official trip to the country on Wednesday (March 20th).
President Of Bangladesh, Zillur Rahman Dies Aged 85
The President of Bangladesh, Zillur Rahman has died, aged 85, in a Singapore hospital on Wednesday (March 20th) where was being treated for a long-term illness.
Beckham Begins Mission To Revive Chinese Football
Former England captain David Beckham kicked off his five-day tour of China on Wednesday (March 20th) and branded himself an ambassador for the grassroots of the sport.
Cypriot House Of Representatives Rejects Bank-Deposit Tax Plan
The Cypriot parliament Tuesday rejected a proposed levy on bank savings as a condition for an EU-IMF bailout, leaving an uncertain outlook for the country's economy.
South Korea's Main Broadcasters And Some Banks Report Server Outages
South Korean police are investigating network outages at major broadcasters and a large bank on Wednesday (March 20th), with a major network services provider alleging that its system was hacked.
Drunk Teen Fatally Shot After Entering The Wrong House
A sixteen-year-old Virginia boy was killed Sunday (March 17th) after apparently entering the wrong house following a night of drinking with friends.
President Obama And Lawmakers Celebrate U.S. Relationship With Ireland
U.S. President Barack Obama and Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny on Tuesday (March 19th) attended the annual Friends of Ireland lunch at the U.S. Capitol. The event is intended to highlight the strong bond the U.S. and Ireland share.
Prince William, Kate Visit Charity For Children
Prince William and pregnant wife Kate met children who have lost a loved one as they visited a charity in south-east England on Tuesday (March 19th).
Bank Holiday Extends To the Web For Cypriot Banks
Emergency bank holidays in Cyprus affected customers in cyberspace who were greeted on Tuesday (March 19th) with messages saying online transfers were suspended.
George Osborne Mask Protest Demands UK Tackle Tax Avoidance And Global Hunger
If George Osbourne had looked out from his Treasury office window on Tuesday morning (March 19th) he would have seen the bizarre sight of hundreds of protesters dressed as him gathering outside parliament.
Former England Striker Owen To Retire At End Of Season
A career that was launched into orbit by a stunning goal against Argentina in the 1998 World Cup will end meekly 15 years later after Michael Owen announced on Tuesday (March 19) he will hang up his boots at the end of the season.
Bombs Kill At Least 50 On Anniversary Of Iraq Invasion
Car bombs and a suicide blast hit Shi'ite districts of Baghdad and south of Iraq's capital on Tuesday (March 19), killing at least 50 people on the 10th anniversary of the invasion that ousted Saddam Hussein.
High-Wire Daredevil Nik Wallenda Announces New Stunt
He calls himself "King of the High Wire". Nik Wallenda announced plans to prove that title on Monday, with news of his next daring stunt; a tightrope walk over a section of the Grand Canyon, without a harness.
At Least 13 Killed In Rio De Janeiro Floods
At least 13 were killed Sunday night (March 17th) and early Monday (March 18th) morning when heavy rains swept through the state of Rio De Janeiro triggering flash floods.
Pope Blesses One Million in St. Peters Square
Pope Francis greeted hundreds of thousands of people in St. Peter's square on Tuesday (March 19th) as he drove on his popemobile, for the first time, through the cheering crowds.
International Olympic Committee Begin Evaluation of Madrid Olympic Proposal
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) continued its inspection of venues included in Madrid's 2020 Olympic bid on Monday (March 18th).
North Korean Youths Volunteer For Army
North Korea's state-run television KRT showed middle school graduates in Kaesong city signing up to join the North Korean People's Army (KPA).
British Expats Outraged Over Deposit Tax
Britons living in Cyprus were outraged on Sunday by Cypriot government's plans to impose a levy on bank deposits, some saying they would withdraw their savings as soon as possible.
World Icons Turned Green For St Patricks Day
Some of the world's most well-known landmarks turned green on Sunday (March 17) in celebration of Ireland's national holiday, St Patrick's Day.
Two Men Attempt Escape From a Jail In Quebec By Helicopter
Quebec provincial police were searching on Sunday and eventually found two prisoners who escaped from a Saint-Jerome prison in a helicopter.
Device Keeps Liver Alive Outside Body In Medical First
A donated human liver has been kept alive, warm and functioning outside a human being on a newly-developed machine and then successfully transplanted into patients in a medical world first.
Comet Pan-STARRS Dresses Up Night Skies, Visible With Naked Eye
Video images captured Comet Pan-STARRS zipping across the sky, clearly visible to the naked eye.
British Model Cara Delevingne Scores YSL Contract
Cara Delevingne is the latest addition to Yves Saint Laurent's beauty campaign called 'Baby Doll'.
South Korea And U.S. Troops Take Part In Computer Simulated Drills
South Korean and U.S. troops took part in joint computer-simulated drills called "Key Resolve" on Friday in Seoul amid high tensions on the peninsula after North Korea's military threats.
Brazilian Doctors Accused Of Using Fake Fingers To Check-In Coworkers At Work
A group of Brazilian doctors have been accused of using silicone thumbs to clock-in co-workers at punch clock scanners that use fingerprint technology while the doctors were not at work.
