Second World War veterans share their photos and poignant memories of VJ Day and the events leading up to it.
Spanish police accuse man of inciting terrorism by selling clothing showing Alan Henning's beheading.
Producers of Parmigiano-Reggiano say HD PornHub Premium using name of their cheese sullies the protected brand.
Widely reported story of man who refused to let lifeguards rescue drowning daughter in fact occurred in 1996.
Intrusive surveillance powers need to be proportionate to security threats
The start of the grouse hunting season on 12 August is being hotly debated online.
Companies jumping on the feminist bandwagon better be prepared to follow through.
An elderly Costa Rican man reportedly born at the turn of the 20th century could be the world's oldest at 115.
Underground concourse will complement 27-storey residence by The Shard's architect starting autumn 2015.
Lebanon may be struggling with numerous issues but its tech hub is working wonders.
The 63-year-old vice-premier was reportedly killed in May for opposing the country's forestation policy.
Chad President Idriss Deby made comments after Shekau failed to appear in recent videos from group.
24-hour tube service pushed back from 12 September launch following planned walkouts
Report calls on powers to open dialogue to stop military practice being seen as act of provocation.
New leader has focused on stopping corruption at the heart of Nigerian institutions.
Ex-'comfort women' in South Korea and China describe abduction and rape by Japanese during Second World War.
Action Productions and The Liberators International organised the impromptu dance.
BREAKING: Sinai Province of IS released pictures of beheaded Croatian national.
An elderly South Korean man set himself on fire on 12 August at a protest in front of the Japanese embassy in Seoul.
Chaos erupts on Greek island as authorities struggle to cope with growing influx of asylum seekers
Russia burns disease-infected flowers imported from Netherlands as critics cite MH17 probe for Moscow's move.
Couple in their fifties and three teenage girls arrested by anti-terrorist cops.
UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter crashed off coast of Japan leaving many crew injured.
Acrobat Nik Wallenda completed his longest high-wire walk on 11 August above the Milwaukee Mile racetrack.
Farmers have been agitating for compensation for submerged farmlands..
Man hospitalised as police arrest would-be immigrants from Iran, Syria and Vietnam.
Diafro Sakho, 25, was arrested three days before West Ham defeated Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.
Iranian destroyer Damavand and a couple of Russian warships take part in the joint exercises.
World Elephant Day is marked on 12 August 2015 to raise awareness of threats to Asian and African elephants
Italian navy rescues 54 migrants off Libya coast while over 60 more feared missing.