Carrie Fisher felt pressured to lose weight for Star Wars 7
Fisher was unhappy about having to drop 35 pounds for her role as General Leia in Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
Afghanistan: 3 children killed in blast
Device presumed to have been a landmine exploded, killing three boys and injuring 12 children.
Amy Schumer and Serena Williams strip for Pirelli Calendar
Pirelli 2016 calendar drops its usual nude models for successful women from different walks of life
World Aids Day 2015: Dating apps contribute to spread of HIV says Unicef
Recent Unicef study says dating apps used to engage in casual sex led to increase in HIV.
Neil Patrick Harris among Maxim Russia's list of celebrities 'forgiven' for being gay
Others include Ian McKellen, Stephen Fry and Freddie Mercury.
Pixar's Sanjay's Super Team introduces Hindu heroes
Sanjay's Super Team is Pixar's first film about an Indian boy's understanding of Hindu mythology.
Canada: Rescued bald eagle poses for a selfie
Two hunters rescued a bald eagle from a trap and managed to get a photograph with it before it flew away
Gods of Egypt filmmakers apologise for racial inaccuracy
The casting of the film set in Egypt has come under fire.
Amazon rainforests found to be declining at alarming rate
As much as 5,831 sq km lost to deforestation, shows report released by Brazil's environment ministry.
India: Exorcism conducted at bus station following multiple accidents
A slew of bus accidents led government-run bus depot employees to hold a prayer ritual to get rid of ghosts.
El Salvador church suspends priest over sexual abuse of minor
The 77-year-old priest has acknowledged sexually abusing a girl over a period of eight years.
Australia: Bushfire kills 2 and injures 16
The bushfire in South Australia has swept through more than 85,000ha of land
Carol, Spotlight and Beasts of No Nation lead Independent Spirit Awards nominations
The award ceremony will be held on 27 February 2016, a day before the Academy Awards
Shanghai's new public toilets offer WiFi and TV
As part of its toilet revolution, China has launched a new series of ultra-modern restrooms.
John Stamos sentenced to 3 years probation for DUI
Actor avoids jail but will have to undergo counselling along with three-month education class.
Orange the World campaign launches to end violence against women
The UN will spend 16 days shedding light on ways to end violence against women through its Orange the World campaign.
Pakistan: Online voting experiment for citizens abroad fails
A mock exercise to allow overseas Pakistanis to vote in general elections failed for a variety of reasons.
Activists 'glue themselves to immigration centre gate' to protest against mass deportation
The activists are believed to have been trying to prevent a bus of deportees from being sent back to their countries.
UAE turns to the sea with ground water running low
The UAE is being forced to depend on saline water now that ground water supplies have started to deplete.
Reverse migration: More Mexicans leaving US than arriving
America's sluggish economy is prompting a large number of Mexicans to move back home, suggests a new study.
Queen's 90th birthday party: Plans for royal celebrations at Windsor announced
The royal birthday celebrations at Windsor Castle will feature 900 horses and 1,500 performers from across the world.
India: Helicopter crash in Jammu kills 7
Eight minutes into the flight, the chopper caught fire and crashed.
Poland: Protests against 'pornographic' play lead to arrests
The play is deemed sexually explicit and demonstrators took offence to porn stars being on stage.
Australia: Police use force to curb violence during anti-Islam rallies
Anti-Islam and anti-racism rallies in Melton, Australia turned violent with police arresting seven demonstrators.
Africa LGBT community ask Pope Francis to preach tolerance
Gay Africans hope the Pope's message of tolerance will help reduce homophobia and prejudice.
Nepal: Curfew imposed after police fire at protesters, killing two
Police start shooting at Madhesi protesters attempting to block the East-West highway.
Grace Mugabe: Zimbabwe's first lady says rapes happen because women wear mini skirts and tight pants
The Zimbabwean first lady said that wearing particular clothing invites men to drool and then rape.
China: 21 dead in coal mine fire in Heilongjiang district
Twenty-one miners have been reported dead in the city of Jixi in China.
James Bond's licence to kiss in Spectre revoked by Indian film board
Indian film board's director Pahlaj Nihalani under fire for halving Kissing scenes in 007's Spectre.
Benjamin Clementine dedicates Mercury Prize to 'heroes' of Paris
The pianist, singer and songwriter won the award for his debut album At Least For Now.
