Islamic State of Iraq and Levant militants oust security forces from large swathes of major cities.
Northeastern US states braced for first winter storm of the year.
Pompeii excavation shows lower-class Romans feasted on exotic delicacies.
Argentinian pontiff sets 10-year attendance record for Holy See audience.
A car bomb strikes Hezbollah heartland, killing five and wounding twenty.
Former friend of president Paul Kagame fought for Rwandan Patriotic Front.
Vital organs of comatose right-winger are 'failing' according to hospital.
After a year of ups and downs, Vladimir Putin starts 2014 by sending New Year's wishes to Barack Obama.
Attackers poured kerosene over girl and set her on fire, victim says on deathbed.
London City Airport survey finds British men find Amsterdam most attractive.
Exiled opponent to president Paul Kagame found dead in South African hotel.
New Year spectacle lit up Burj Kafila, Burj Al Arab, Palm Jumeirah and World Island.
Helicopter atop Chinese icebreaker Xue Long has ferried at least 12 people from trapped ship onto Aurora Australis.
Teenage girl hailing from Kolkata suburb raped and burnt alive after she complained to police about first sexual assault.
Celebrations included traditional Times Square ball drop to edible fireworks in London.
President Salva Kiir and his former deputy Riek Machar due to meet in Ethiopia.
Third of Americans say humans have existed in current form since the beginning of time.
Crude oil freight train derails and explodes after collision.
Nigeria's Islamist rebel group Boko Haram had claimed responsibility for the abduction.
Volcanic eruption in Indonesia's 'Pacific Ring of Fire' causes panic.
Footage shows seven-time Formula One champion Schumacher being taken to hospital.
A grave of King Richard III, a Roman eagle statue and a Greek curse tablet.
Fighting breaks out in Bor as African Union warns of sanctions if violence persists.
Freed prisoners arrive in West Bank and Gaza to cheers as US Secretary of State John Kerry prepares to visit Middle East.
Cigarettes prohibited in hospitals and schools in bid to cut annual toll of 1.4 million tobacco deaths.
Gunmen attack German ambassador Wolfgang Dold's home in the Greek capital.
Brazilian student extends her second virgin auction after proposal from Arab millionaire.