Horrific scene in Yonkers as public workers discover more than 30 dead felines in plastic bags.
US president responds positively to metaphorical question about Russian president but says he is out of practice
Oh Kim, let us adore him.
The Ukrainian oligarch discusses his role at the centre of east-west confrontation.
Parents of 230 abducted schoolgirls frustrated by lack of progress and want international intervention
The Iranian government has slashed the subsidy on fuel as prices increased by as much as 75%
The Brazilian government has announced that all illegal invaders have been removed from the indigenous Awa tribe's land.
Helicopter bursts into flame on takeoff after being targeted by sniper
Standard and Poor's ratings agency downgrades Russian debt but economic impact will be limited
Best photos of the day: 25 April 2014
NGO accuses Israeli army of committing war crimes.
Grim discovery of two children who bound their lifebelts together as Sewol ferry sunk off Incheon.
Kiev says Russia is preparing military occupation of Ukraine and is ready to spark a third world war.
The daughters assumed their mother was sleeping before discovering her skeletal remains in their apartment.
Former Supreme Court justice John Paul Stevens believes marijuana prohibition has had its day.
Solemn memorial events around the world mark Australian and New Zealand Army Corps Day.
The town on the shores of Lake Victoria has a 43% rate of HIV, the highest in the country.
The Obamas will soon divorce, according to member of Japanese parliament's upper house Kazuyuki Hamada
President to call European leaders in bid to force through joint sanctions against Russia
Russia's third biggest bank has moved $7bn to the Russian central bank, as the country's lenders look to repatriate funds.
Malaysian Transport Minister Hishammuddin Hussein has already committed to increased search for missing jet.
Cabinet Office launches investigation into claims offensive changes to tragedy page was made from Whitehall computers.
Virgin Australia passenger aircraft lands in Bali after hijack call made by pilot.
Kiev sees Russia's move as attempt to thwart drive against separatists.
Increased activity at North Korea's Punggye-ri nuclear test site to dominate Obama-Park Geun-hye talks.
WHO hosts event as global efforts see mortality rates fall by 42% globally since 2000.
Over 80% of deaths from the mosquito-transmitted disease occur in sub-Saharan Africa among children under five.
The Prime Minister made the surprise announcement today but would not declare the flight lost for good.
First anniversary of deadly Bangladesh building collapse marked with demands for safety plan and compensation
Shanghai-based WinSun Decoration Design Engineering mini-village could solve housing crisis around world