Man decapitates wife with scythe after row over dinner in east India city
Man handed himself into police in Jamshedpur, India, carrying his wife's head.
Plan to protect Earth from rogue asteroids with nuclear weapons
Nuclear weapons and atomic bombs that blast asteroids on a collision course with the planet, are a vital defence, says a US research centre.
Muhammad Ali admitted to hospital suffering from pneumonia
Legendary boxer Muhammad Ali was admitted to hospital on Saturday with pneumonia, said his spokesman.
Gateway to King Herod's palace unearthed by archaeologists
The entrance to Herod the Great's 2,000-year-old palace has been discovered in Israel.
Montana man shot by his pet dog while driving a truck
Paramedics fought to save man's arm after he was accidentally shot by his dog.
Liverpool Man arrested on suspicion of murdering off-duty PC Neil Doyle
A 28-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murdering off-duty policeman Neil Doyle.
Nasa Curiosity Rover's discovery of methane 'burps' could point to life on Mars
Strange spikes in methane which could be bacteria-like organisms were identified by the Curiosity Mars Rover.
Philadelphia: Bradley William Stone, suspect in mass killing found dead in woods following manhunt
A body found in woods in Pennburg, Philadelphia is Bradley William Stone, an ex-Marine suspected of killing his ex-wife and five of her relatives.
Edmonton party killing: Teenage boy charged with murder of Christopher John Barry
A 13-year-old boy has been charged with the murder of a man who was stabbed to death in north London.
American Airlines flight AA280 forced to make emergency landing after 12 hurt in turbulent weather
A plane with hundreds of passengers made an emergency landing in Tokyo after 12 people were hurt during mid-air turbulence.
Sydney Siege: Barrister Katrina Dawson confirmed as hostage killed
Lawyer Katrina Dawson was confirmed as the woman killed in the siege at the Lindt Chocolat Cafe in Martin Place. She died in hospital after being held hostage for more than 16 hours.
Pope Francis aims to open Vatican for Olympic games if Rome wins bid to host 2024 Games
The Vatican could be the location for Olympic archery and football, as Italy gears up for the bidding as host nation for the 2024 Games.
Philadelphia: Man suspected of killing six people is still at large says prosecutor
A gunman who has allegedly killed six people and seriously wounded one other in three separate homes in Philadelphia is still on the loose, authorities said.
US police change tactics in response to protests and public distrust
Police departments in the US are implementing a change in procedure to alleviate public distrust after protests over the killings of black people.
Protests outside 'sexist' Miss World contest at London's Excel Centre
Feminists took part in a demonstration against the Miss World beauty contest, calling it sexist and degrading to women.
Climate change: UN members reach agreement in Lima talks
Deal commits all countries, including developing nations, to cutting emissions for the first time.
Japan's PM Shinzo Abe re-elected with two-thirds majority: exit polls
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has been re-elected by a landslide majority on Sunday, with his ruling coalition securing a majority in the lower house, according to media exit polls.
Indonesia landslide: Death toll reaches 32, 76 missing as hundreds flee homes
Rescuers report that 76 people are missing and 32 are dead after a series of landslides hit Indonesia.
Thousands gather in Washington and New York to protest against police brutality
Thousands of protestors are gathering on the streets of Washington DC, New York and other US cities on Saturday to voice their anger at the killings of black men by police.
Putin's Siberian tiger caught on camera devouring domestic dog
A rare tiger released by Russian president Vladimir Putin into the wild was filmed eating a dog after crossing into China.
UK Weather: Britain prepares for worst weather in 200 years with temperatures colder than Lapland
The weather forecast for the UK could be the biggest freeze in decades, with temperatures dropping to minus 8C, with a wind chill colder than Lapland.
Sudanese migrant crushed under the wheels of a lorry on London M25
A migrant clinging to the underside of a lorry travelling from France has been killed while trying to get out while the vehicle stopped on the M25.
Former Ukip candidate Natasha Bolter denies having sexual relationship with Roger Bird
In a Newsnight interview, Natasha Bolter accused Roger Bird, Ukip's general secretary of 'lying' about the nature of their relationship.
'Weather bomb' heading towards UK will cause 80mph gales and sub-zero temperatures
Britain prepares for a barrage of bad weather this week, as meteorologists predicting a 'weather bomb', with four-day icy blasts, 60ft waves and blizzards.
Wealthy banker impaled on spikes following 60ft fall from luxury London penthouse
A man has died in an horrific accident, falling 60 feet from the window of a Marylebone flat after being impaled on iron railings.
Massive asteroid on collision course with Earth warn Russian scientists
A gigantic asteroid called 2014 UR116 is heading for Earth, causing catastrophic if it makes impact with the planet.
New York prison guard arrested after mentally ill inmate 'baked to death'
A Rikers Island guard is accused of falsifying logbooks showing how often she checked on a mentally ill inmate.
Syria: Israeli Air Strikes Kill Hezbollah Fighters Near Damascus
An attack by Israeli jets on military facilities in Syria has killed two Hezbollah fighters.
Albert Einstein's tangled love life exposed in his personal letters
Albert Einstein's tempestuous love life has been uncovered with the release of his personal letters to Mileva, his first wife and Elsa, his maternal first cousin who became his lover.
Syria news agency accuse Israeli jets of hitting two military targets near Damascus
Israeli airstrikes have bombed two military targets near Damascus airport and Dimas, say Syria's state news agency.
