Fighting continues unabated in Libya: Nearly 400 killed in last three weeks Wednesday, 5 November 2014, 17:47 Last update: about 13 years ago Fighting between forces loyal to Libya's elected government and a loose alliance of Islamist and regional militias has killed nearly 400 people across the country in the past three weeks, a medical...
More likely a recession than a rebound: Eurozone economy still 'limping along' Wednesday, 5 November 2014, 12:49 Last update: about 13 years ago Associated Press Further evidence emerged Wednesday to suggest the 18-country eurozone is more likely to sink back into recession than stage a strong rebound, adding pressure on the European Central Bank to enact a...
Watch: Brittany Maynard's death galvanises United States right-to-die efforts Tuesday, 4 November 2014, 15:00 Last update: about 13 years ago Brittany Maynard's last days stirred a debate in the U.S. about whether it's OK for a terminally ill person to end their own life. Now that the young woman has died, it's time to see whether...
European Union cuts growth forecasts as big economies, particularly France, falter Tuesday, 4 November 2014, 11:52 Last update: about 13 years ago Associated Press European Union slashed its economic growth forecasts for the bloc on Tuesday, indicating the recovery will remain sluggish amid problems for the biggest economies, particularly France. The...
Longest-running children's TV show Sesame Street celebrates 45th birthday Monday, 3 November 2014, 11:37 Last update: about 13 years ago Associated Press You don't get to be the longest-running children's show in TV history by doing the same thing over and over. So even though parents who grew up watching "Sesame Street" can still see old favorites...
Red-hot lava nears Hawaii home and main road, people preparing to evacuate Thursday, 30 October 2014, 06:07 Last update: about 13 years ago Associated Press Rain fell Wednesday on a red-hot river of lava as it threatened to consume its first home on its slow advance into a rural Hawaii town. A breakout of the lava flow was about 30 metres...
Video goes viral: Aspiring actress hit with 108 catcalls during New York City stroll Thursday, 30 October 2014, 06:02 Last update: about 13 years ago Shoshana Roberts, a "New York City-based actress with a black belt," according to her website, was followed around and pelted with unsolicited comments while walking through the city for 10...
World news in 1 minute: Find out what happened around the world on 29 October Thursday, 30 October 2014, 05:55 Last update: about 13 years ago Associated Press TURKEY MINE DISASTER ISTANBUL - Rescue workers have been pumping water out of a coal mine in southern Turkey all night as relatives wait anxiously nearby after surging waters trapped 18 Turkish...
Jogger in Prime Minister Cameron Leeds security alert had 'no idea' what happened Monday, 27 October 2014, 20:30 Last update: about 13 years ago A member of the public who caused a security alert when he bumped into David Cameron in Leeds has said he had "no idea" it was the prime minister. Dean Farley said he was only aware that he had...
Tunisia election: Secularists set to oust Ennahda party after Sunday's election Monday, 27 October 2014, 20:23 Last update: about 13 years ago Tunisia's secularists are poised to win the most seats in a close-run election that should see the country's ruling Islamists pushed into second place. The Nidaa Tounes party is expected to win...