Thousands of Palestinians have attended demonstrations to commemorate "Nakba day"
Dominique Strauss-Kahn strikes back against assault allegations by filing $1m countersuit against New York City hotel maid.
Russia's ambassador to the United Nations has voiced concern over reports Syrian rebels are receiving military training in Kosovo.
Zimbabwean politician creates uproar by saying women should make themselves less attractive to men to curb spread of HIV/AIDS.
In the latest European Fund Managers Survey from BofA Merrill Lynch investors have stayed calm in the hope that the European Central Bank will control the eurozone crisis with more QE.
Mica Craig, a 47-year-old shopper at Walmart, was bitten by a rattlesnake while he was shopping at the store in Clarkston, Washington, on Saturday.
Francois Hollande takes helm as president after being sworn in at ceremony held at Elysee Palace.
Adam Smith Institute study finds the poorest are the hardest hit by sin taxes.
This year's theme is "Ensuring Work Family Balance" with the aim of helping workers provide financial and emotional support to their families.
Al-Qaida in Yemen is planning to defy security checks across the world by implanting explosives within suicide bombers' bodies.
Mitt Romney is described as a "vampire" sucking the life out of a business in a new campaign ad for Barack Obama.
Author Edward Klein's book The Amateur describes first lady as "unusually jealous" when it comes to other women being around president.
Nigeria's Islamic militant group, Boko Haram, is partly financed by an Algerian terrorist group, a report claimed.
A rare 1923 Leica camera has been auctioned for a whopping €2.16mn at an auction in Vienna, making it the most expensive camera ever sold.
China hits out over claims that it has trained Tibetan women to assasinate Dalai Lama with poison.
Eating more fruits and vegetables can cut down health risks and raise life expectancy.
Agni Air plane with mostly Hindu pilgrims goes down near Annapurna mountain range, a favourite trekking spot.
Human remains that were found near an unused railway in Liverpool have been identified as a Paula Howslea, who disappeared three years ago.
Researchers from Massachusetts Institute of Technology find that erlotinib and doxorubicin can kill breast cancer cells.
As much as 360,000 tonnes of milk is poured in the sink every year in Britain.
Banks across Europe could be harmed by crisis deepening or refusal to repay debts.
Conflict escalates between warring Zeta and Sinaloa drug cartels in state of Veracruz.
Alain Robert, nicknamed the French Spiderman climbed the tallest building in Paris, the first skyscraper with the permission of its owner.
Researchers had attached satellite transmitters to manta rays in the coast of Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico.
Attacks take place in Marib and Shabwa provinces in the south-east of capital Sanaa.
Researchers from the Medical College of Wisconsin contradict theory.
Spain's Indignados fill streets to march against austerity measures that have not brought any improvement to the country's economic situation.
Adequate enforcement staff and technology are needed to curb poaching, say researchers.
The forensic experts would sort through the remains and take the DNA samples to identify the victims.
If a person has a high waist to height ratio, he or she is likely to get several health problems.