Transylvanian fortress was home to the feared Vlad the Impaler, inspiration for Bram Stoker's Dracula.
Mostly sub-Saharan African migrants died after boat sank around 37 miles east of Tripoli.
American policy has backfired and opened up opportunities for anti-western jihadist groups, claim top officials.
Voting 'irregularities' mar poll - but what are they voting for?
Pilot and three passengers escape with minor injuries after Cirrus light aircraft crash-lands in front of Australia home.
Cocaine has contaminated Britain's water supply, according to a study assessing the dangers from pharmaceutical compounds in drinking water.
Footage recently discovered in Pennsylvania provides new clues as to what caused airship to explode in 1937.
The true story of Raiders of the Lost Ark is revealed by a new find, thought to be citadel captured by King David in conquest of Jerusalem.
Iranian president reiterates Tehran will not give up its nuclear rights as world powers eye historic deal in Vienna.
The defensive linesman is selected on final day of draft by St Louis Rams.
Nigerian military expert says Boko Haram may have laid traps to prevent over 200 missing girls from being rescued.
13 years after September 11, over 1,000 victims' remains are still unidentified.
Netanyahu set to hold talks with Japanese PM Shinzo Abe and other leaders on a range of topics.
Donetsk and Luhansk to decide on greater autonomy from Ukraine, seen as Crimea-type breakaway.
CIA officer and commando whisked from country following incident in upscale district in capital Sanaa.
Military deployed in Johannesburg's Alexandra township as protesters dispersed with rubber bullets and stun grenades.
Opponents claim killer robots pose threat to mankind, supporters say they could reduce civilian casualties.
North Korea's new missile could reach US, says think-tank.
US military appeals for funds for new detention facility for 'high-value' al-Qaida terror suspects.
Factory workers in China making plastic rattles down tools after authorities fear fans could turn them into missiles and throw them at players.
US First Lady uses Barack Obama's weekly presidential address to express outrage and heartbreak for mass abductions.
European and US sanctions over Ukraine threaten to push Russia into recession.
Montana Coughlan, a teenager from Sheldon in Birmingham, has medical condition that makes her vomit more than 20 times a day, for several days on end.
WTI crude to gain a little more next week if Ukraine crisis worsens.
US to send FBI agents to join search for missing Nigerian schoolgirls, while UK's Special Air Service will provide intelligence support.
Jacob Zuma set to start his second five-year term as president as ANC secures win despite opposition's political gains.
Deal calls for immediate ceasefire and efforts to install transitional government leading to fresh elections in South Sudan.
IBTimes UK looks at the Hindu caste that is one of the most discriminated communities in India.
Chinese foreign ministry urges US to help maintain regional stability around disputed islands
Economic change is yet to be matched by social advancement - and domestic violence is the awful outcome.