NBA Hall of Famer horsing around on dictator's own steed during controversial trip.
Duke of Cambridge should mingle with "ordinary" students during course, Beard says.
Australian police, firefighters and paramedics called to man trapped during stunt to surprise girlfriend.
Satirical post on China's microblogging site was likely source for horrific execution story.
Egypt bans Canadian Shia Muslims from entering the country without explanation
Authorities warn locals to stay away from Sinabung after volcano erupts 77 times.
Sea Shepard campaign group films bloody slaughter aboard Japanese whaling vessels near New Zealand.
Accident forces chancellor to stay in bed and cancel meetings for three weeks.
Russian consumer watchdog controlling all Japanese imports over fears of radioactive contamination.
Judge says 'no religion in the world allows premarital sex'.
Body of teenage girl declared brain dead after complications during tonsil surgery is released from hospital.
NBA star insists visits to North Korea are not political.
US shows deep concern as 88 prisoners who carried out attacks on coalition troops will be freed.
The stampede occurred when traditional cakes were being distributed at a religious ceremony.
Freezing weather to hit half continental US with temperatures falling to -60F (-51C).
The plane exploded into flames after crashing onto the runaway at the Aspen airport.
Thousands of Eritrean and Sudanese migrants protest against Israel's restrictive asylum policies.
Slavery should be taught in schools like Holocaust says actor tipped for Oscar.
Foreign cars go on sale for the first time since 1959 Revolution, but at prices few Cubans can afford.
The leader of the Catholic Church Pope Francis is concerned over Malta's Civil Union bill to allow same-sex couples to wed.
Sophisticated Z-20 helicopter resembles US Black Hawk chopper and boasts improved stealth characteristics.
The coldest place on Earth has been measured by satellite to be minus 93.2 Celsius (-135.8F) in Antarctica.
21 people rescued but more than 20 still feared trapped under rubble after Goa building collapse.
More priests trained as exorcists because of rise in black magic, paganism, Satanic rites and Ouija boards, says Roman Catholic Church.
Five further deaths in Bangladesh as clashes between opposition supporters and police intensify.
Iraqi PM says there will be no withdrawal until 'terrorist groups' are driven out of Anbar.
Jihadist group linked to Al-Qaida lays claim to Fallujah in major security setback for Iraqi government.
Republican senator announces plans to sue President Obama in class action lawsuit.
Twilight co-stars Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart fail to reunite for New Year, as R Patz spent time with Nettie Wakefield and Dakota Fanning.
Security has been beefed up following two recent suicide bombings.