WORLD

Over 2,000 topless protesters expected at Rio event but only a dozen showed up.

Cargo train derailed as it passed through Africa's largest slum.

Naturalist and broadcaster David Attenborough is on board as patron of Jurassica, an £85m prehistoric theme park.

Tens of thousands of protesters bring Bangkok traffic to a standstill as pressure builds on Yingluck Shinawatra to resign.

Prince William and Kate Middleton will break with royal protocol and travel with baby George to Australia and New Zealand.

Probe suggests pilot locked himself in cockpit and ignored alarms.

Call comes after Cuban leader's handshake with Barack Obama at Nelson Mandela's memorial service.

Nelson Mandela Foundation rebuffs claims former South African leader was trained by Israeli secret services.

Supreme Court Ruling follows murder of six Vancouver street workers by serial killer.

Police arrest woman, 34, after she handed out poisoned yoghurt to primary school kids.

New study from Norwegian university says thousands of insects lurk in Christmas trees.

UN secretary general tours areas of Philippines devastated by hurricane.

Three US service members wounded after South Sudan rebels fire at military aircraft.

Obama signals potential review of NSA procedure as snooping revelations continue.

New draft bill allows abortion only in cases of rape and life-threatening conditions.

As cost of living crisis continues, soaring numbers predicted to seek help from food banks.

The new proprietor of France's Chateau de la Riviere is the third owner to die in a flying accident.

Experts urge swift action after Black Death kills 32 people on the African island of Madagascar.

Remembrance services held for UK's deadliest terrorist act - but was Libya really to blame?

Solstice marks first day of winter as sun rises on this shortest day of year.

Bharara's reputation for busting Indian pride remains unquestioned.

Kremlin critic greeted be former German foreign minister Hans-Dietrich Genscher.

A look at those who have inspired and those who have embarrassed in the past 12 months

Russia's former richest man, freed on Vladimir Putin pardon, writes to supporters.

Human Rights Foundation says Mariah Carey was 'purchased' to perform for Angolan dictator.

HMP Wakefield holds some of the worst criminals in Britain.

China vents anger as Dalai Lama plans to visit Norway in May