Ohio man injured by teacher Terry Dunlap in accidental shooting at Lancaster training school.
Attack in Konduga, northeastern Borno state, during state of emergency.
First scientific evidence of near-death experiences recorded by researchers.
Russia's latest Voronezh-class early warning system will be deployed near Orsk in Orenburg region.
Sinai-based militant outfit claims responsibility for Eilat-bound rocket and pledges more attacks in retaliation to Israel's drone strike.
For those who missed seeing the annual Perseid Meteor Shower reaching its peak, here are the photos showing shooting stars from across the world.
Attack follows wave of bloodshed by al-Qaida affiliate on third day of Eid that slaughtered 70 worshippers.
Motorists donate after honest roadside sign asks for cash aid to fund boob job.
Expert says African elephant will be extinct in 12 years if current rate of poaching continues.
Syrian National Front says Italian missionary executed but Rome cannot confirm claim.
Terror charge detainees to be freed as part of deal to resume peace talks
Dangers of silicosis and cancer highlighted by occupational health watchdog.
US State Department calls for release of Christian missionary arrested by Pyongyang regime.
Holy See publicity officer described Secretary of State Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone as corrupt and claimed Benedict XVI had leukaemia.
Hunt still on for men who beat, stabbed, shot and ran over victim when he showed up at a party dressed as a woman.
Kremlin critic accused of receiving illegal funds from foreign donors for mayoral campaign.
Mothers of the 'disappeared', particularly journalists and Kurdish activists, gather every weekend in Istanbul to demand justice from the Turkish government, says Uzay Bulut.
AQAP leader Nasser al-Wuhayshi vows to release al-Qaida prisoners soon.
Study finds E L James' erotic novel perpetuates sexual violence and emotional abuse.
Interior ministry says 'all options on the table' to suppress demonstrations as Brotherhood promises more sit-ins.
Tehran's foreign minister says Iran held nuclear talks with Moscow over new nuclear power plant construction.
Tensions mount between pro-Morsi protesters and Egyptian police
Israeli housing minister posts invitation for firms to bid for government building contracts.
Gun attacks and a bombing have killed at least seven more people in Iraq.
Men warned to be careful after sightings reported of pacu fish, known to target male genitals.
Saudi officials say they extracted key information from two arrested al-Qaida suspects.
More than 100,000 people have enrolled in the Mars One project, which will send eight people on a one-way trip to the Red Planet.
Wave of blasts across Iraq kills at least 90 as country sees surge in Sunni insurgency against Shiite-led Baghdad administration.
Gift Chimanikire admits to seeing 'memorandum of understanding' between two nations.
Dinosaur fossil finds hailed as most significant ancient life discoveries of all time.
