South Korean Ferry Disaster: Sewol Owner's Safety Record Questioned
Vessels belonging to Chonghaejin Marine involved in series of mishaps, including one in Yellow Sea.
Ukraine Suspends Operation to Flush Out Protesters for Easter Holidays
Kiev operation to recapture government buildings in Donetsk and other regions will resume after holidays.
Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370: Search for Plane Entering 'Critical Juncture'
Malaysia's acting transport minister Hishammuddin Hussein says next 48 hours in search for missing jet will be crucial.
South Korean Ferry Disaster: Condition of Bodies Puzzles Investigators
As fate of 250 passengers of Sewol is still unknown, investigators say bodies recovered show no indications of rigor mortis.
Key Pro-Russian Leaders go Missing in Donetsk Despite Geneva Agreement
People's Mayor of Gorlovka in the Donetsk region and two of his aides disappear as pro-Russian protesters defy Geneva agreement.
South Korean Ferry Made Abrupt Sharp Turn before Capsizing
Authorities, who earlier suspected that the ship had hit rocks, trying to determine if vessel lost balance..
Egyptian Mosques Told to Turn off Air Conditioners to Reduce Power Supply
Cairo's ministry of religious endowments orders mosques to turn off air conditioners except during prayer times.
South Korea Ferry Tragedy: US Amphibious Assault Vessel to Join Rescue Operation as 295 Remain Missing
US vessel on routine patrol mission set to join rescue operations after South Korean ferry sinks.
Hundreds Missing as South Korean Passenger Ship Sinks off Southern Coast
Passenger ferry Sewol, carrying 325 school children, was on a trip to the resort island of Jeju.
Russian Troops Muster Force in Eastern Ukraine as Putin Warns of Civil War
Scores of Russian soldiers are reportedly entering Ukraine through eastern borders amid escalating crisis.
Pulitzer Prize Shared by Guardian and Washington Post for Edward Snowden NSA Reports
Whistleblower Snowden hails Pulitzer awards as 'vindication for everyone who believes public has a role in government'.
Ukraine Crisis: Pro-Russian Protesters Defy Kiev Ultimatum as Obama and Putin Hold Telephone Talks
Obama says protesters must surrender their arms, while Putin asks US president to help prevent more bloodshed.
Pakistani Arrested for Cannibalism alongside a Newborn's Head
Police arrest convicted cannibal in Bhakkar, Punjab, during raid and also find a child's head at spot.
Russia Test-fires ICBM RS-24 Yars amid Ukraine Unrest
Moscow's Strategic Missile Forces conducts ballistic missile test from Plesetsk.
Ukraine Begins Anti-Terror Operations as Donetsk Chief Warns of Imminent Bloodshed
Kiev's deadline to pro-Russian protesters to relinquish weapons passes as tensions continue to build up in east Ukraine.
Ukraine: UN Special Session Fails to Yield Anything Concrete
Russia and western powers indulge in blame game as Kiev vows to press ahead with full-scale offensive against separatists.
Ukraine Begins Bloody Crackdown on Pro-Russian Separatists with Heavy Gunfire
Kiev administration launches "anti-terrorist operation" in eastern Ukrainian cities as helicopters and infantry vehicles are reportedly deployed.
Ukraine Set to Storm State Buildings Seized by Pro-Russian Separatists
Ukrainian forces and armed men exchange gunfire in Kramatorsk as pro-Russian protesters seize buildings.
Argentina Calls UK's Falklands Military Exercise an 'Act of Colonial Aggression'
Argentina summons British ambassador to Buenos Aires as UK plans to hold military exercise.
US Sanctions on Russia Are Like 'Mosquito Bites,' Says Crimean Minister
US widens sanctions against Russia over Ukraine crisis blacklisting six Crimean officials and a gas company.
Moscow Issues Travel Warning to Russians over 'US Hunt' in Foreign Countries
Moscow warns Russians not to travel to countries that have extradition treaties with US
Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370: Australia Sending Mixed Signals over Black Box Pings
Unconfirmed reports speculate missing airliner's black box has been found.
Russia Engaged in Heavy Military Build-up on Ukraine Border
Nato satellite images show heavy military build-up of Russian troops as well as tanks and jets on Ukraine borders.
Kim Jong-un 'Re-elected' as Head of North Korea's Most Powerful Body
Kim elected chairman of National Defence Commission in first session of newly elected rubber-stamp parliament.
Malaysia Airlines MH370: Australian Vessel Detects More Pings
Australian ship Ocean Shield picks up two more acoustic pulses consistent with black box signal from Indian Ocean.
Ukraine Begins Counter-Terror Measures in Eastern Cities to Flush Out Pro-Russian Protesters
Ukraine arrests 70 pro-Russian protesters in Kharkov and recaptures regional administration building.
Russia Warns Ukraine against Military Build-up 'Backed by US Mercenaries'
Moscow says Ukraine's military preparations in eastern cities could unleash 'civil war' amid increasing unrest.
India Elections: BJP Vows to Resurrect Ram Temple and Economy
India's main opposition BJP releases much-awaited manifesto as polling begins.
Indian Elections: Tour Operators Offer Poll Packages
People from US, Europe, Africa and Middle East to witness elections.
After Crimea Pro-Russia Separatists in Eastern Ukraine Declare Donetsk Independence
Anti-Kiev protesters announce referendum on 11 May for Donetsk to decide autonomy from Ukraine in Crimea-style unrest.
