Widely reported story of man who refused to let lifeguards rescue drowning daughter in fact occurred in 1996.
He called for resolving territorial disputes in the South and East China Sea by focusing on arbitration rules
Companies jumping on the feminist bandwagon better be prepared to follow through.
An elderly Costa Rican man reportedly born at the turn of the 20th century could be the world's oldest at 115.
Abbott flagged the possibility of putting a decision on same-sex marriage to the Australian public following the next election.
Lebanon may be struggling with numerous issues but its tech hub is working wonders.
The 63-year-old vice-premier was reportedly killed in May for opposing the country's forestation policy.
Chad President Idriss Deby made comments after Shekau failed to appear in recent videos from group.
Report calls on powers to open dialogue to stop military practice being seen as act of provocation.
New leader has focused on stopping corruption at the heart of Nigerian institutions.
Republican senator says the crowdfunding campaign was 'the best idea I have had'.
Ex-'comfort women' in South Korea and China describe abduction and rape by Japanese during Second World War.
BREAKING: Sinai Province of IS released pictures of beheaded Croatian national.
An elderly South Korean man set himself on fire on 12 August at a protest in front of the Japanese embassy in Seoul.
Chaos erupts on Greek island as authorities struggle to cope with growing influx of asylum seekers
Russia burns disease-infected flowers imported from Netherlands as critics cite MH17 probe for Moscow's move.
UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter crashed off coast of Japan leaving many crew injured.
Youth unemployment blights Europe with more than a fifth jobless in EU.
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump attacked both his Republican challengers and leading Democrat Hillary Clinton.
Acrobat Nik Wallenda completed his longest high-wire walk on 11 August above the Milwaukee Mile racetrack.
Farmers have been agitating for compensation for submerged farmlands..
Iranian destroyer Damavand and a couple of Russian warships take part in the joint exercises.
World Elephant Day is marked on 12 August 2015 to raise awareness of threats to Asian and African elephants
Italian navy rescues 54 migrants off Libya coast while over 60 more feared missing.
IBTimes spoke to the Augur Project about the future of predictions markets.
Tanks, fighter bombers, attack helicopters and 2,000 personnel to be involved in war games.
Taliban lashes out at Islamic State jihadists for brutally murdering Afghan prisoners.
Actress announces candidacy for Michigan congressional seat saying 'fresh voices' needed.
Government official later says resignation is not official.
It remains unclear if the server and drive have been turned over yet to the Justice Department.