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IS seizes government HQ in Iraq's Ramadi: Officials
The jihadists seized the government complex and raised the IS's black flag, capping an offensive launched on Thursday. -AFP
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Expansion of Toyota air bag recall includes 637,000 US vehicles
The vehicles are being recalled in three separate campaigns. -Reuters
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Over 100,000 flee strife-hit Burundi: UN
The announcement came after an attempt to overthrow President Pierre Nkurunziza ended in failure, with coup leaders detained or being forced to go on the run. -AFP
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Google, ex-F1 boss Max Mosley settle sex party image row
A video of a sadomasochistic orgy he took part in was filmed by Britain's now defunct News of the World tabloid. -AFP
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British, US citizens missing after Mexico plane crash
The crash occurred last week in the popular resort area and the two have been missing since. -AFP
Microsoft's Bing search engine to go 'mobile friendly'
The announcement comes just weeks after Google implemented a similar shift. -AFP
China to invest $66.2 billion in Brazilian infrastructure
The Chinese cash infusion is set to cover various sectors, including transport and energy. -AFP
Ailing teen who championed euthanasia dies in Chile
Maureira expressed her desire to meet with Bachelet in a heart-wrenching video uploaded to YouTube. -AFP
Britain's Prince Harry looking for love, wants kids
Prince Harry said he wants to have children and would like a partner to "share the pressure" of royal duties. -AFP
Houellebecq play on Islamic rule withdrawn over 'security risk'
Croatian artists however condemned the decision to pull the play as "scandalous". -AFP
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Loyalist troops detain Burundi coup leaders: AFP
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Soccer players in hospital after burning spray attack
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Bizarre facts you never knew about the world's passports
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UK rail workers to stage national strike this month
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Australian PM backs Senate probe into iron ore slump
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Rugby fan Prince Harry meets All Blacks on NZ tour
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What lurks inside the human body
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Qaeda bans narcotic qat in south Yemen city: official
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Scots nationalists may defy London over second independence vote
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Blues legend B.B. King dies at 89
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Art collector leaves NY waitresses S$132,000
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US oil production 'important' amid clean energy transition: Obama
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Mitt Romney to take on ex-boxing champ for charity
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Missile shield for Gulf to take years, and heavy US commitment
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Notorious Belmokhtar's jihadist group vows allegiance to IS
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Central Asia raises alarm over IS recruitment
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Solar power for S African tourism sites to draw visitors
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Running becomes trendy in sports-shy France
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Obama: Two-state solution vital to Israel's security
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Small drone puts White House on lockdown
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Britain's Cameron heads to Scotland for devolution talks
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DNA confirms Mexico girl's ID after US custody mix-up
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Anti-IS coalition pledges 'no ransoms' for hostages
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Tiny nation Djibouti is haven for Yemen refugees
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Miami officers investigated over racist, crude emails: Officials
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Most ridiculous travel requests tourists make
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Johnny Depp's dogs survive quarantine wrangle to head home
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New Netanyahu government wins MPs' approval as Obama urges deal
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Bomb threat disrupts season finale of German TV model show
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Iran navy fires shots at S'pore-flagged tanker as tensions rise in Gulf
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Philadelphia train crash engineer lays low as scrutiny heats up
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Japan to use database, expanded DNA tests to speed identification of war dead
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Japan searches for '500 great products' to export
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Court vacates $85 million award for soldiers in in Iraq health case
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Obama vows to 'stand by' Gulf allies amid concern over Iran threat
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US official misspoke on deployment of bombers to Australia -PM Abbott
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Obama: US helping investigate reports of chlorine in bombs in Syria
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US Senate advances trade negotiating authority for Obama
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Dollar still on the defensive after tough week
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Hollande denounces 'unacceptable' violations of Ukraine ceasefire
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Nepal unprepared for second quake, says leader
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Police say over 700 Britons have travelled to Syria, half now home
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Spanish air force takes over Airbus A400M crash probe
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France targets emerging markets for fighter jet sales
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Boston bombing jury to begin first full day of deliberations
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Rising star of Israeli far right to take justice post