Brazilian protesters took to the sands of Rio de Janeiro's Copacabana beach on Sunday (June 23) to rally against controversial legislation that opponents believe could hinder federal prosecutors from investigating political wrongdoing.
Moscow sources claim Prism whistleblower did not board flight despite earlier claims.
Edward Snowden, who has sought political asylum with Ecuador, is currently at Moscow airport.
Rescue efforts hampered by heavy fog following 'Himalayan tsunami' of flood waters.
Two female cubs are the first pair to be born in the world this year.
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas accepts resignation over 'conflict in authority'.
Oligarch charged with 'hooliganism motivated by political hatred' after punching Sergei Polonsky on TV show.
Calls for a review of eligibility rules are growing after four top Olympic athletes were found to have the genetic make-up of males.
Agang party established to challenge the 'corruption and waste' of the dominant ruling ANC.
Demonstrations take place in more than 100 cities across the nation as President Rousseff appeals for end to violence.
Proud father Kanye West has asked Kim Kardashian to marry him shortly after giving birth to their child, named North.
NSA Prism whistleblower likely to seek political asylum in Havana or Caracas.
NSA 'launched' several attacks on Beijing's Tsinghua University and Hong Kong's Pacnet.
No militant outfit claims responsibility for attack in favourite tourist spot in Gilgit-Baltistan region on China-Pakistan border.
Danish racing driver succumbs to his injuries after high-speed crash in early stages of the celebrated race in France.
Search engine to abandon policy of testing job applicants with brain teasers and conundrums.
US Secretary of State joins Britain's William Hague and ministers from Germany, France, Saudi Arabia and Qatar at Doha conference.
The cremated remains of Gene Roddenberry, the creator of Star Trek, will be loaded into a capsule and launched into outer space.
Exodus International founder Alan Chambers apologised for the suffering the church caused the LGBT community.
One of the UK's biggest online dating firms could be in line for a £40 million pay-out after selling its casual sex websites.
The child, Qiqi, is believed to have wandered out of a window, disoriented after waking up.
Former chief executive of energy company in biggest ever US fraud reaches deal with prosecutors.
Private jet is ready and waiting in China if Icelandic government gives NSA whistleblower asylum, says businessman.
A group of seven to eight customers abused and attacked the women, injuring one in the shoulder.
NSA Prism whistleblower reveals that British agency taps civilians' and suspects' communication systems.
Brazilian president announces series of reforms to end anti-government agitation and vows to hold talks with protesters.
Ancient technology of Apple-1 will be sold in New York in Christie’s First Bytes auction.
Corpse of householder hanging in the dark terrifies would-be housebreaker into giving himself up.
Demonstrators on streets after Erias Lukwago beaten and opposition leader Kizza Besigye arrested.
Channel 4 documentary follows Las Vegas man suffering from condition that caused his testicles to swell.
