Rio Carnival 2015: Rio's gay community turns out for gala
After five days of non-stop partying, Rio de Janeiro's Carnival came to a splashing end at the annual Gay Gala on 17 February.
Boko Haram leader threatens Nigeria elections with violence and disruption
Abubakar Shekau, said the group would target the country's election process scheduled for 28 March.
Miss P the Beagle wins 139th Westminster dog show
A beagle named Miss P won the top honour at the prestigious Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
One elderly driver manages to crash into 10 cars
In Mayville, Wisconsin, police are investigating a crash of 10 cars in a parking lot - all at the hands of one elderly driver.
Ukraine: EU says ceasefire agreement not a failure
The European Union still hopes a peace deal for Ukraine can work despite ongoing battles between pro-Russian rebels and government forces.
EU border: 2015 to see record flow of migrants with more aggressive human trafficking
Human traffickers becoming increasingly aggressive as they take advantage of chaos in Africa and the Middle East.
Aaron Hadlow crowned Red Bull King of the Air 2015
Britain's Aaron Hadlow claimed the Red Bull King of the Air 2015 title on February 15 after a week-long wait for the unseasonably absent 'Cape Doctor'.
Afghan Taliban kill 22 officers in attack on provincial police HQ
Four suicide attackers stormed a provincial police headquarters in eastern Afghanistan.
Ukrainian troops say road to Debaltseve still open as shelling continues
Pro-Russian rebels shelled government troops encircled in east Ukraine on Tuesday 17 February and a plan for both sides to pull back their heavy guns stalled, pushing a fragile peace deal closer to collapse
Rolls-Royce says no contact from Brazil over bribery allegations
Rolls-Royce says it has not been approached by authorities in Brazil regarding bribery allegations first reported by the Financial Times
Norway: Aurora Borealis hunting filmmakers find spectacular Northern Lights show
Francisco Mattos and Paal Lund spent time in freezing conditions in Svalbard to capture Northern Lights.
Louis van Gaal takes credit for Manchester United turnaround
Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal says his shrewd decisions turned the tide for the Reds
Greece rejects 'impossible' finance deal, confident solution will be found
Talks between Greece and euro zone finance ministers over the country's debt broke down on 16 February when Athens rejected a proposal to request a six-month extension of its international bailout as "unacceptable".
Copenhagen attacks: Denmark won't accept attempt to threaten free speech
Danish Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt says Denmark will not accept any attempt to threaten its liberties
Women amputees model at fashion show to promote parasport
Hitomi Onishi is the face of a fashion show highlighting a special photo shoot for athletic models.
Ukraine: Heavy shelling hits Debaltseve where rebels reject ceasefire
Pro-Russian rebels pounded Ukrainian troops near Debaltseve leaving a European-brokered peace deal on the verge of collapse
Aston Villa: Tim Sherwood wants to 'get the shackles off'
New Aston Villa manager, Tim Sherwood wants to 'get the shackles off' the team and let them play with a bit more freedom.
California: Cannabis conference draws investors and business hopefuls
The International Cannabis Business Conference offers opportunity to consider future of marijuana in US.
Rio Carnival 2015: Samba schools parade despite storms
Thunder, lightning and heavy rain struck Rio de Janeiro at the height of Brazilian carnival
China: Boy launched into the air by exploding manhole cover
Boy threw a lit firecracker into a sewer and triggered a blast in central China's Henan Province.
Japan economy grows 2.2% rebounding from recession
Japan's economy grew an annualised 2.2% in the final quarter of last year, according to government figures released on 16 February.
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger: Olivier Giroud a transformed player
Arsene Wenger said Olivier Giroud is a transformed player from the one he bought in 2012.
Copenhagen attacks: Amateur video shows café shooting aftermath
Amateur video shows the aftermath of the Copenhagen café shooting on 14 February, in which one person was killed and three were injured.
Kate Middleton: Duchess shows off tan and baby bump in Ben Ainslie Portsmouth visit
Middleton undertook her first public engagement since returning home from Mustique.
Valentine's Day 2015: Game of Thrones pop-up restaurant comes to London
Game of Thrones fans can get a taste of Westeros at a pop-up restaurant opening its doors in London
Bear Grylls smashes through ITV studio window during This Morning show
It makes sense that the only way for Bear Grylls to enter the ITV studio was to smash through its window.
Chad: First known lethal Boko Haram attack confirmed by UNHCR
Militants arrived on motorised canoes and attacked the village of Ngouboua.
Meet the dogs in the 139th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
Who will be the top dog at this year's 139th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show?
Valentine's Day 2015: Couples start the World's Longest Dance Marathon bid in Thailand
Ten couples got into the Valentine's Day spirit on Friday 13 February to try and break a world record.
Arsene Wenger: Arsenal still to find underlying reason for Ramsey's injuries
Arsenal boss, Arsene Wenger has said he believes there is an underlying reason for Aaron Ramsey's continuing injury woes – but Arsenal have yet to find it.
