Thai Protesters March on National Police Office
Several hundred anti-government protesters marched to the Thai National Police headquarters on Wednesday (December 4) urging the police to handle situations without violence.
Hobbit's Smaug Unveiled on Air New Zealand Plane
The title character from the upcoming film The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug got some star treatment Monday (December 02) as Air New Zealand unveiled a jet plane with its likeness emblazoned on it.
New York Lawsuit Seeks Legal Personhood For Chimps
A U.S. animal rights group on Monday (December 2) filed what it said is the first lawsuit seeking to establish the "legal personhood" of chimpanzees.
PS4 Sells Over 2.1 Million Units Worldwide
Just last Friday, the PlayStation 4 launched across Europe, Latin America, and Australia, but Sony announced that the console has already sold over 2.1 million units worldwide.
Hong Kong Confirms First Human Avian Flu Case
Hong Kong confirmed its first case of deadly H7N9 bird flu on Monday (December 2) in a further sign that the virus is continuing to spread beyond the borders of mainland China.
Thai Protesters Stream Into Government House
Anti-government protesters have declared victory against Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra after the authorities removed barricades in the police compound in Bangkok welcoming the demonstrators.
Musicians Raise Awareness For World AIDS Day
Some of the world's best electronic dance music DJs took the stage in Sydney, Australia on Saturday (November 30) and Sunday (December 1) to raise awareness about the fight to end AIDS.
Syrian Army Drops Barrel Bombs On Rebel Town
Syrian army helicopters bombarded the northern rebel-held town of Al-Bab for a second day on Sunday (December 1), killing 20 people including four women when they dropped improvised barrel bombs on a market district, a monitoring group said.
Ukrainian Protesters Block Main Government Building
About 1,000 protesters blocked off the Ukrainian government's main headquarters on Monday (December 2) in protest at its decision to suspend moves to deepen integration with Europe and to revive economic ties with Russia.
Cameron in Beijing to Champion EU-China Trade Pact
British Prime Minister David Cameron attended a welcome ceremony hosted by his Chinese counterpart Li Keqiang in Beijing on Monday (December 2, 2013).
Fast & Furious Actor Paul Walker Dies In Car Crash
Actor Paul Walker, best known for his roles in the Fast and the Furious movies, died on Saturday (November 30) in a car crash in Southern California, his publicist said.
Thai Authorities Fire Tear Gas At Demonstrators
Anti-government protesters around Government House in Bangkok resumed battles with riot police on Monday (December 2), renewing efforts to bring down the government of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra.
Berlusconi Accused Of Bribing Witnesses
An Italian court accused former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi on Friday (November 29) of bribing witnesses to give false testimony in a trial linked to the case in which he has been charged with paying for sex with a minor.
Defendants And Lee Rigby Family Arrive At Court As Trial Starts
The trial of two Muslim converts accused of hacking to death a British soldier in broad daylight on a London street began on Friday (November 29) in a case that has shocked many in Britain.
Protesters Cut Power To National Police HQ
Thousands of anti-government protesters surrounded the Thai National Police headquarters on Thursday (November 28) urging the police to stand on their side and bring down the government.
Mercedes F1 Ross Brawn Steps Down And Will Leave Team
Ross Brawn will stand down as principal and leave the Mercedes Formula One team at the end of the year, Mercedes said in a statement on Thursday (November 28).
Super-Carrier Participates In U.S-Japan Joint Naval Exercise
The USS George Washington, a nuclear-powered super-carrier, took part in a joint military naval drill with Japan on Thursday (November 28) in waters off southern Japan.
Thai Protesters Swarm Ministries
Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra was grilled by lawmakers for a second day on Wednesday (November 27) ahead of a confidence vote, as thousands of anti-government protesters swarmed around government buildings, calling for her to quit.
Princess Diana Fairytale Dress Up For Auction
One of Princess Diana's most romantic and ornate of gowns is up for auction in London.
Swift Meets Prince William At Homeless Charity Gala
Kensington Palace, the royal home of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their months old son Prince George, was transformed into an enchanted winter wonderland on Tuesday (November 26) as part of a charity benefit.
Merkel And SPD Clinch Coalition Deal
German Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives and the centre-left Social Democrats (SPD) reached a deal early on Wednesday on forming a "grand coalition" after wrangling through the night.
Nasdaq Closes Above 4,000 For First Time In 13 Years
The Nasdaq composite index closed above 4,000 on Tuesday (November 26) for the first time since 2000, while the Dow and S&P ended barely changed.
Japan Unfazed By U.S. B52 Flights
Japan on Wednesday (November 27) defended the United State's decision to send two unarmed U.S. B-52 bombers on a training mission over disputed islands in the East China Sea without informing Beijing.
Portugal Budget Vote To Trigger Challenges To Austerity
Thousands of people marched throughout the streets of Lisbon on Tuesday (November 26) as Portugal's parliament gears up to vote on an austere 2014 budget.
Top Restaurants Go Head-to-Head at the Curry Oscars
The British curry awards showcase the best Indian cuisine in the country. It shows just how vital the industry is to our economy that the Prime Minister took the time to tour the kitchen.
Rough Trade Opens First Record Store in NYC
It's no secret that it's a digital age. Music and other entertainment options are all available to download or stream. Thus, over the past few years, many brick-and-mortar records stores have closed shop.
Iran Deal Good News For Oil And Equity Markets
Brent crude fell by as much as $3 a barrel on Monday (November 25) before paring losses, as a breakthrough nuclear deal between world powers and Iran over the weekend led to expectations for an increase in supply.
Taylor Swift Wins Big at AMAs
Twenty-three-year-old country singer Taylor Swift was the big winner at the 2013 American Music Awards.
Comet ISON Heading For Close Encounter With Sun
A comet is heading for a close encounter with the sun later this month, and if it is not vaporised or torn apart, it should be visible to the naked eye in December.
Brazil Presents World Cup Jerseys
Nike launched a key battle in its war for shirt supremacy on Sunday (November 24) with the unveiling of the kit Brazil will wear as hosts of the 2014 World Cup.
