WTI and Brent Crude both fell but remained high after the Ukraine crisis showed no sign of calming.
State media calls Kirby 'disgusting old lecher with a 40-odd-year-long career of homosexuality'.
Kidnapper so irritated with Willie Myrick singing Hezekiah Walker song Every Praise he lets him go
Australian photojournalist Daniel Berehulak has won the 2014 Chris Hondros Fund Award.
Stockholm coalition government to hike defence spending if re-elected
Energy Secretary Ed Davey says Ukraine crisis highlights the need to diversify energy network
Attacks seen as attempt to scare people away from voting in general election.
Topless woman was spotted roaming around the streets wearing only skimpy red underwear.
Asia, Africa and South America lead explosion of 'megalopolis' conurbations
Over 140 nations are holding events focussing on the 'Green Cities' theme for the United Nations annual event
Financial help offered to Kiev government as US Vice President calls for corruption crackdown
Russian children are trained to use weapons at the General Yermolov Cadet School near Stavropol.
Ferrari legend was allegedly driving an Audi A4 in Bormujo when roundabout collision happened
Poll finds many Americans question scientific theories including Big Bang and man-made climate change.
Cyclone Jack halts air search as Malaysian government discusses ways to support relatives of missing passengers
US vice president urges Ukraine's interim officials to wipe out 'cancer of corruption.'
United Nations South Sudan mission reports targeted killings in oil hub Bentiu
Tips for becoming more energy efficient on the 44th annual Earth Day event.
Fashion photographer allegedly offered British model Emma Appleton a Vogue photoshoot in exchange for sex.
'Gentle giant' killed by security guard at scuba diving shop he owned on Malapascua
Most senior member of al-Qaida killed in gun battle with US special forces
Media snubs Kensington Palace plea not to publish private pictures of Kate, William and George in Canberra
China sees visit to Yasukuni war shrine as reminder of Japanese colonial oppression.
Best photos of the day: 22 April 2014.
Initial distress call received by coastguard from Sewol made by boy who is among passengers still missing
Fresh conflict has erupted between police and masked anti-government protesters in the Venezuelan capital.
Michele Calmon was arrested at the airport and handed over to a detention camp for immediate deportation.
Official death toll in South Korean ferry disaster crosses 100 as divers step up recovery efforts amid improved weather.
The operation targeted al-Qaida military camps in southern and central Yemen.
Beijing's crackdown on prostitution, drugs and betting hits Rémy Cointreau, Pernod Ricard and LVMH's sales.