Up to 10 million believed to have perished from 'extermination by hunger' during Stalin reign.
President of Central African Republic claims warlord wants to give himself up after eight years on the run.
Foreigners banned from holding controlling share in businesses across swathes of Zimbabwean economy.
Good Samaritans rush to help 8ft Greenland shark choking to death on Newfoundland beach.
Shakil Afridi accused in connection with death of boy after surgery complications.
Lucky escape for celebrity chef after 10th shark-related fatality off West Australia in nine years.
Islands, known as Diaoyu in China and Senkaku in Japan, firmly on Chinese radar.
Optimism soars over fresh round of Geneva talks on Iran's nuclear programme as differences said to be narrow.
Thousands of Texans at official memorial commemorating John F Kennedy's assassination in Dealey Plaza.
Selection of best photographs from around the world week beginning 18 November 2013.
Online petition demands head of Dutch judge over televised racist remarks against contestant Xiao Wang.
Demetrius Glenn and Kenan Adams-Kinard in protective custody for their own safety.
Tailless delta-wing drone named Lijian, or 'Sharp Sword' makes test run in southwestern China.
50th anniversary of the death of British author overshadowed by assassination of John F Kennedy.
With deforestation on the rise, now is the time for the Brazilian leader to decide where she stands, says Richard George.
Families minister discovered she had breast cancer during routine mammogram in February.
IBTimes UK looks at some of the more laughable methods of settling a bill.
Time to banish nostalgia for leafy Stellenbosch and begin a 1,200km journey to start a new life in Johannesburg, writes expat Cath Everett.
Wine cellar found in ruins of Canaanite city dates back to 1700BC.
South African government to open trauma centre where Booysen was violently raped and murdered.
Xi plans to promote his well-wishers in coming months as part of reshuffle at party, government and military.
Climate change report shows just 90 companies are responsible for two-thirds of emissions.
22 people are killed after an oil pipeline explodes in the city of Qingdao, Chinese state media reports.
In Riga at least 32 people have died and 35 been wounded after the roof of a store caved in.
Man with open black umbrella in sunny Dallas on 23 November 1963 triggered wild conspiracies.
Palestine militant group marks 'Sigil Stone Operation' with anti-Israeli rhetoric.
Obsessed fan shows Summer of Love killer Manson still has a creepy allure.
The unmanned stealth vehicle is designed for Air Force and Navy operations for combat, tracking and reconnaissance.
Series of official events scheduled in Dallas, Texas, to mark anniversary of Kennedy's assassination.
Germany's move is in line with Snowden's revelations that NSA tapped Angela Merkel's cellphone.