Samsung Unveils Galaxy S4
Samsung on Thursday premiered its latest flagship phone, the Galaxy S4 in New York, which sports a bigger display and is lighter and thinner than its previous model.
Strong Signs Higgs Boson Has Been Found - CERN
Physicists who last summer triumphantly announced the discovery of a new particle but held back from saying what it was, declared on Thursday. There was now little doubt it was the long-sought Higgs boson.
Pope Francis Souvenirs Go On Sale
The first batch of freshly-printed pictures of Pope Francis went on sale in souvenir shops around the Vatican on Thursday as eager tourists and pilgrims rushed to buy them for relatives and friends back home.
Blasts Kill At Least 21 In Centre Of Iraq Capital
Co-ordinated blasts in the heart of the Iraqi capital Baghdad killed at least 21 people on Thursday, near the heavily fortified Green Zone, where several Western embassies are located, police and medics said.
Farrell And Youngs Picked To Baffle The Welsh
Owen Farrell and Ben Youngs, the halfbacks potentially key to England's assault on the 2015 World Cup, will get a taste of operating under the highest pressure in the Six Nations decider against Wales.
New Israeli Government Agree On Domestic Issues, Not Mideast Peace - Analyst
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reached a deal for a governing coalition in which a new centrist party will serve as his main partner, a spokeswoman for his right-wing Likud party said on Thursday.
Expert Warns Against A Similar Virus On 10th Anniversary Of SARS
A Hong Kong doctor who helped to identify the SARS virus ten years ago urges vigilance against a new SARS-like disease that has since killed nine people.
Pope Francis Delivers First Blessing
Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina was elected in a surprise choice to be the new leader of the troubled Roman Catholic Church on Wednesday, the first non-European pontiff in nearly 1,300 years, and said he would take the name Francis I.
Prince Charles and Camilla Meet Syrian Refugees In Jordan
Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, met Syrian refugees in the Jordanian town of Ramtha, near the border with Syria on Wednesday.
North Korea Threatens Merciless Retaliation Against South Korea And U.S.
The North Korean army on Wednesday threatened "merciless retaliation" against South Korea and the U.S. for their joint military exercises.
Magical Messi To Barcelona Rescue Again
A fired-up Lionel Messi inspired Barcelona to a sensational Champions League comeback against AC Milan with two goals in a thrilling 4-0 home victory on Tuesday to help the Spaniards reach the quarter-finals.
U.S. Probes Release Of Personal Data On Mrs. Obama, Beyonce, Other Celebs
The FBI and other U.S. agencies said on Tuesday they were investigating a website that posted financial and personal information about first lady Michelle Obama, Vice President Joe Biden, as well as celebrities including Beyonce and Jay-Z.
Chile Prepares To Inaugurate The Worlds Most Powerful Telescope
Scientists and engineers prepared on Tuesday for the official inauguration of the world's most powerful observatory, a field of antennas high in Chile's Atacama desert that make up the ALMA telescope.
Black Smoke Signals No Pope Elected At First Conclave Vote
Thick black smoke billowed into the night sky from the Sistine Chapel's chimney on Tuesday, signalling an inconclusive first vote in the conclave to elect a new pope at a time of strife and scandal for the Roman Catholic Church.
Judge Enters Not Guilty Plea For Colorado Theatre Gunman
A Colorado judge presiding over the case of accused theatre gunman James Holmes entered a not guilty plea on his behalf on Tuesday to charges he went on a shooting spree in a Denver suburb nearly eight months ago and killed 12 moviegoers.
Program Launched In Mexico For Guns To Be Voluntarily Exchanged For Gifts, Cash
The Mexico City government has recently launched a gun exchange program to encourage gun-holding citizens to turn in their guns in exchange for gifts or cash in an effort to reduce gun-related crimes.
Eurostar Grinds To A Halt As Snow Affects Travel Across Northern France And Belgium
Heavy snowfall across France and Belgium caused severe transport disruption on Tuesday as roads became congested and Eurostar cross-Channel services ground to a halt.
Falkland Islanders Vote Overwhelmingly To Keep British Rule
Residents of the Falkland Islands voted almost unanimously to stay under British rule in a referendum aimed at winning global sympathy as Argentina intensifies its sovereignty claim, results showed on Monday.
Bolt, Ennis Win Top Laureus Awards
The winners of the 2013 Laureus World Sports Awards were unveiled at an awards ceremony at the Theatro Municipal in Rio de Janeiro on Monday.
Recovering Queen Signs Historic Charter
Queen Elizabeth signed the Commonwealth's historic charter on Monday night, despite still recovering from the symptoms of gastroenteritis.
US Swimmer Michael Phelps Swims With Kids In Brazilian Slum
U.S. swimmer Michael Phelps splashed it up with some excited kids Monday in Rio de Janeiro's largest urbanised slum neighbourhood, the Rocinha favela.
Russians Brace For Lent With Pancake Feast
Muscovites on Monday enjoyed day one of the traditional week-long carnival Maslenitsa, ushering in spring and leading to Russian Orthodox Lent.
Man Accused In Delhi Gang Rape Case Dies In Custody
The driver of the bus in which a young Indian woman was gang-raped and fatally injured three months ago hanged himself in New Delhi's Tihar jail on Monday, police said.
Japan Remembers Victims Of 2011 Quake, Tsunami, Nuclear Disasters
More than 3,000 people gathered at Hibiya Park, about 10 minutes walking distance from the headquarters of Tokyo Electric Power Company in Tokyo on Monday to hold a minute's silence commemorating the victims of the 2011 disasters.
Over 900 Dead Pigs Found Floating In Shanghai River
More than 900 dead pigs were picked up from Shanghai's Huangpu River as of late March 9th, local authorities said.
England Prepare For Italy Challenge
England head coach Stuart Lancaster made four tactical and one injury-enforced changes on Friday to his side for this weekend's Six Nations test against Italy at Twickenham.
UN Passes New Resolution On North Korea Nuclear Test
The UN Security Council on Thursday passed unanimously resolution 2094 on condemning North Korea's third nuclear test, which took place on Feb. 12th.
Justin Bieber Collapses During London Performance
Canadian teen pop star Justin Bieber collapsed on stage from shortness of breath during a performance in London on Thursday.
Obama Signs Reauthorisation Of Violence Against Womens Act
U.S. President Barack Obama signed the reauthorisation of the Violence Against Women Act on Thursday.
Facebook Unveils Redesigned Newsfeed
Facebook introduced a visually richer, photo-oriented newsfeed on Thursday, in the most significant changes to date for the social network's most recognisable feature.
