Prison becomes 'second home' for Turkish cartoonist who always tries to look his best
Renowned Turkish cartoonist Musa Kart says he has spent as much time in prison and courthouses as he has at work since President Recep Tayyip Erdogan came to power.
Hiker breaks leg, still makes it out
An Australian bushwalker who tumbled down a waterfall, snapping his leg in two, told Wednesday how he managed to crawl for two arduous days through scrub and forest to safety.
The Bollywood dream factory sparks hope in Mumbai's slums
In a windowless attic in Dharavi in Mumbai, one of Asia's biggest slums, some are looking to become a Bollywood star – or at least get a bit part.
Personal info of 17 million Ecuadorians leaked
Almost the entire population of Ecuador had their personal data leaked online, security experts said Monday, a massive breach that the government called a “very delicate” issue.
Disney chief exits Apple board as firms become streaming rivals
Disney chief Bob Iger resigned from Apple's board of directors as the companies are poised to launch rival online streaming services, according to a filing Friday with US regulators.
Farmers, chefs fight to save classic ingredients in Mexican cuisine
Speaking against a backdrop of two soaring, snow-capped volcanoes, Asuncion Diaz explains his fight to save the original poblano chile from climate change and other threats.
Death during sex ruled 'industrial accident'
Should a heart attack during an adulterous tryst on a business trip count as a work-related accident? A French court has ruled it should, surprising even seasoned watchers of the country's protective legislation.
Pre-school panic in Sweden: Child brings grenade to class
A young child sparked panic at his Swedish pre-school when he brought in a grenade he found on a military firing range to show his friends, local officials said on Wednesday.
New Saudi minister jokes oil outlook could drive him to Prozac
Saudi Arabia's Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman brought some humor to his debut as the kingdom's new oil minister Monday, joking that the industry outlook could drive him to take Prozac if he took it seriously.
'Not part of the NBA unifrom'; league bans 'ninja-style' headbands
The NBA will bar players from wearing “ninja-style” headbands next season amid safety concerns, ESPN reported on Monday.
Loch Ness monster could be an eel
The research concentrated on 250 water samples taken all around Loch Ness and at different depths to build up a comprehensive picture of life in the Loch.
Dogs in Norway killed by mysterious illness, owners seek answers
Dozens of dogs in Norway have recently been hit by a mysterious and at times fatal illness, raising concerns among dog owners who have been told to limit contacts between canines.
Feeling blue: Qatar road turned azure to cool city
Qatar has turned a busy stretch of road in the capital Doha bright blue as part of an experiment to cool the tarmac surface and reduce the temperature of surrounding areas.
Gory deaths mount in Spain's bull runs
A man died after being gored by a rampant bull Monday during a festival in central Spain, authorities said, the second person killed at a bull festival in the country in less than two weeks.
British Airways faces first global strike by UK carrier's 4,300 pilots
British Airways faced its first global strike by pilots on Monday and the possibility of almost all its flights being grounded for two days.
When anthems hit the wrong note
At its best, sport can promote international harmony, but that was not the case at the Stade de France where the hosts played the Andorran anthem for the Albanian team.
Fans flock to 'Downton Abbey' castle
Bedecked in 1920s dresses, feathered hats and three-piece suits, visitors from across the world have flocked to England's Highclere Castle, scene of the “Downton Abbey” smash TV drama – and now, at last, a film.
Ruiz or Ruiz? Name game complicates race for US Congress seat
US congressman Raul Ruiz, a California Democrat, is facing a challenge for his seat by a Republican businessman named – wait for it – Raul Ruiz.