Pro-Russians Storm Odessa Police HQ and Free Detainees
As many as 67 pro-Russians held in connection with arson attack on building that killed 40 people freed.
India Elections 2014: Fate of Heavyweights to be Sealed in Seventh Phase
The seventh phase of Indian general election is underway with polling taking place in Narendra Modi and Sonia Gandhi's constituencies.
Brunei Adopts Islamic Sharia Law; Flogging, Amputation and Stoning to Death to be Brought in Gradually
Brunei becomes first east Asian nation to implement stringent Islamic penal code.
Iraq Holds Landmark Elections Amid Intensifying Violence
Iraqis head to polls in first parliamentary election since US withdrawal but extremists warn of disruption
US: Chicago Teenage Mum Kills Newborn Son as the Baby Looked Like her Ex-Boyfriend
High school student wraps newborn in plastic bag and leaves him outside to die as the baby resembled her ex-lover.
Moscow Wants West to 'Cool Down' as US and Nato Forces Gather Near Russian Border
Russia's defence minister says military activities of Nato and US near Russian borders 'unprecedented'.
South Korean Forces on Full Alert as North Korea Begins Live-Fire Drill on Tense Border
Seoul vows to 'sternly respond' to Pyongyang's 'provocative act' as residents in nearby islands told to evacuate.
Decomposed Body 'of British National' Found Stuffed in Plastic Bag in Delhi
Police tight-lipped about identity of victim as autopsy into dead body is underway.
Sheffield House Fire Kills Five Including Three Children
Investigation begins into midnight fire accident at Sharrow, Sheffield.
US and EU Set to Widen Russia Sanctions over Ukraine
EU diplomats set to discuss further measures against Moscow and likely to blacklist 15 more Russian individuals.
North Korea Calls South's Park Geun-hye a 'Prostitute' and Obama a 'Pimp'
Comments of a high-level committee of North Korea follow Obama's visit to South Korea.
North Korean Leader Kim Jong-un Holds High Level Meeting and Visits Military Installations
Kim holds talks with top policymakers of Central Military Commission.
Afghan Taliban Claims it Shot Down British Helicopter in Kandahar
Islamist group says it brought down aircraft with 'secret weapon' as David Cameron pays tribute to five British troops killed in incident.
Egypt Cleric Issues Fatwa Allowing Wives to Get Raped in Case of Grave Danger to Husband's Life
In another Islamic edict, cleric says husband should have witnessed 'penetration' to claim wife's adultery.
G7 to Impose Fresh Sanctions on Russia over Ukraine
Leaders of G7 nations to 'move swiftly' in imposing new sanctions on Moscow over the intensifying Ukraine crisis.
North Korean Leader Kim Asks Troops to Get Ready for Battle with US
Kim's call to North Korean soldiers comes as Barack Obama wraps up visit to South Korea as part of his Asia tour.
Virgin Australia Plane Hijack Scare: Drunk Passenger Forces Flight VA41 to Land in Bali
Virgin Australia passenger aircraft lands in Bali after hijack call made by pilot.
Ukraine Asks Russia to Explain Need for Military Drill on Border
Kiev sees Russia's move as attempt to thwart drive against separatists.
Obama Lands in South Korea amid Concern over North's Nuclear Activity
Increased activity at North Korea's Punggye-ri nuclear test site to dominate Obama-Park Geun-hye talks.
Russia Rattles Sabre as Ukraine Resumes 'Anti-Terror Operations'
Moscow's foreign minister warns Kiev that Russian forces would retaliate if they are attacked by Ukrainian troops.
Three Children Found Dead in London Home
Police arrest one person following children's deaths in New Malden, South London.
Ukraine to Resume 'Anti-Terror' Operation After Discovery of Two Tortured Bodies
Kiev finds two dead bodies with signs of torture in eastern Ukraine and blames pro-Russian forces for the slaughter.
Joe Biden Vows Solidarity with Ukraine in the Face of 'Humiliating Threats'
US vice president urges Ukraine's interim officials to wipe out 'cancer of corruption.'
South Korean Ferry Sewol Suffered Brief Power Cut before Capsizing
Official death toll in South Korean ferry disaster crosses 100 as divers step up recovery efforts amid improved weather.
David Moyes Faces the Sack as Manchester United Manager
Manchester United owners Glazer family to show the door for Moyes after a disastrous 11-month tenure.
US Military Dolphins to Participate in Black Sea Nato Drill
Nato's combat dolphins and sea lions to attend naval drill in Black Sea amid Ukraine crisis.
North Korean Nuclear Site Steps up Activities ahead of Obama's South Korea Visit
Pyongyang's Punggye-ri nuclear test site shows increased activity.
Firefighters Battle Huge Blaze at Leeds Chemical Storage Facility
Residents warned to keep doors and windows closed as there is risk of 'potentially hazardous chemicals' in smoke.
South Korean President Park Geun-hye Calls Sewol Crew's Behaviour 'Act of Murder'
Lashing out at sunken ferry's captain and some crew members, Park Geun-hye says civil and criminal charges will be filed against them.
Fierce Gun Battle in Eastern Ukraine's Slavyansk Kills Five
At least five people reported dead in Slavyansk when unidentified gunmen attack checkpoint controlled by pro-Russians protesters.
