Feathers, sequins and mythical creatures: Rio knows how to party.
The ex-Barclays traders are accused of rigging benchmark interbank lending rates
IBTimesUK and the best Twitter accounts for up-to-the-minute reports on the Pistorius trial.
Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov wins support from Chinese counterpart Wang Yi
Struggle between two reptiles took place at Lake Moondarra near Mount Isa in northern Queensland.
Man's ears and nose ordered to be cut off as victim loses her eyesight and ears.
Two women have joined the male-dominated Philadelphia SWAT team, including grandmother J'Nean Caserta.
June Steenkamp sees Oscar Pistorius in the dock to answer charges of Valentine's Day killing of daughter
Walt Disney Company to stop funding Boy Scouts of America in 2015 over anti-gay policy banning homosexual adult leaders.
Freddie Hall's sentence was on hold after a Supreme Court said execution of mentally disabled inmates is unconstitutional.
India's defence ministry confirmed it has ordered a bribery probe into Hindustan Aeronautics Limited's Rolls Royce deal
Obama to impose economic and political pressure on Russia after Crimea invasion.
Police are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Ukrainian government in Kiev accuses Moscow of declaring war by sending troops into Crimean peninsula.
Tearful June Steenkamp attends first day of Bladerunner's murder trial.
Officials said the wall of a tomb collapsed in the necropolis of Porta Nocera in the early hours of Sunday.
Police in Western Australia investigating mass brawl involving feral children in Burswood.
Formal identification yet to happen but family of Roberts have been informed of discovery of woman's body.
Trial of Oscar Pistorius, who has been charged with the planned murder of his girlfriend, has begun in South Africa (3 March, 8am GMT).
Elderly Hong Kong resident was found with Bible literature in Buddhist temple.
Citi revealed in its 2013 results that its Mexico unit conducted corrupt practices.
Comedian steps down from Hugo Awards following Twitter backlash from sci-fi fans.
Hundreds of thousands march against plan to force them to join military.
More billionaires than ever now live in Britain, according to the latest Hurun Global Rich List.
Islamist fundamentalists Boko Haram believed responsible for wave of bombs and gun attack in Nigeria.
Saudi female activists deliver petition calling for an end to complete male authority over women.
Leeds flat where Savile died will be demolished by new owner.
Children as young as 11 lured by promise of better jobs but end up enslaved and living on a pittance.
Leaders of the Boy Scouts of America say Disney's decision will impact ability to help children.
Stewards and football clubs are selectively deaf, claims a new Channel 4 documentary.