Australian Teenager Killed In Shark Attack While Spearfishing On Great Barrier Reef
Shark attacks in Australia have claimed at least six lives over the last two years.
US Marine, Joseph Scott Pemberton, Charged With Murder Of Transgender Woman In Philippines
The Philippines saw widespread protests against Jennifer Laude’s killing, potentially jeopardizing bilateral relations.
Who Is Craig Stoker? Man Who Was Threatened To Be Shot By Sydney Cafe Hostage Crisis Suspect
Craig Stoker was reportedly coming out of the Lindt Chocolat Cafe when he bumped into one of the men who later held the cafe hostage.
Uber Offers Free Rides Out Of Sydney CBD After Criticism For Raising Rates Amid Hostage Crisis
Uber Sydney started the freebies after complaints it used a hostage crisis to price gouge, according to a published report.
Thai AirAsia Flight Returns After Chinese Passenger Throws Hot Water At Cabin Crew
A Chinese woman and her three accomplices were asked to disembark and were reportedly detained by police.
Islamic State Militants Shoot Down Iraqi Military Helicopter, Killing Two Pilots
The latest attack raises concerns about the safety of U.S.-led airstrikes against the militant group in Iraq and Syria.
New York Man Pleads Guilty To Sending Death Threats Laced With White Powder
Brian Daniel Norton pleaded guilty to mailing death threats laced with white powder to schools, U.S. officials and lawmakers.
Indonesia Landslide Kills At Least 8, Officials Search For 100 Missing People
The search for more victims of Friday's landslide resumes Sunday.
At Least One Dead In Blast In Iraq's Karbala, Which Has Welcomed 17 Million Arbaeen Pilgrims So Far
The Karbala gathering comes at a time when ISIS has stepped up its offensive against Shiites, who the group calls heretics.
Uber Driver Shiv Kumar Yadav Says Women Succumb To His Charm; Has Allegedly Raped At Least 6 Women
The Uber cab driver has so far been accused of rape by six women, but people in his village say there may be other victims.
St. Louis Judge Orders Police To Give Protesters Warning, Time To Disperse Before Firing Tear Gas
The temporary restraining order against St. Louis Area police comes after protesters complained about the use of excessive force.
MH370 Search: Australian Officials Release Pictures From Search For The Missing Plane
The underwater search, led by Australia, is trying to locate debris belonging to Flight MH370, which went missing over nine months ago.
Urumqi, Capital Of China's Xinjiang Province, Passes Rule Banning Full-Face Veils
The administration did not clarify what would be considered a full-face veil but the move is seen as a way to control Islamist extremism.
Palestine Blames Israel For Cabinet Minister's Death; Doctors Reach Different Conclusions In Joint Autopsy
Early Thursday, protests turned into clashes in the region as up to 100 Palestinians reportedly hurled stones at Israeli forces.
More Indian States Ban Uber, Following New Delhi Rape Case Involving Cab Driver
Karnataka banned the U.S.-based taxi-service provider Uber, following similar actions by New Delhi, Hyderabad and Maharashtra.
Jihadist Attacks Claimed Over 5,000 Lives In November Alone In 664 Attacks: Report
Civilian life was a major casualty as several countries witnessed a surge in violence from Islamist militant groups.
Uber Official, Shailesh Sawlani, Attacked In India Amid Anger Over Rape Case
Uber is dealing with the fallout of an alleged rape by a cab driver affiliated to the company in New Delhi.
Missile Attack In Syria Kills Three Journalists, Attack Blamed On Assad’s Forces: Report
The journalists were working with the Orient News, a local opposition news network, which claimed that the attack was made by Assad's forces.
Missouri, Georgia Execute Convicts Claimed To Have Mental Disability, Taking US Executions To 35
With Paul Goodwin's execution in Missouri early on Wednesday, the number of executions in the U.S. in 2014 now stands at 35.
Al Qaeda In Mali Releases French Hostage Serge Lazarevic; Sparks Debate Over Ransom, Prisoner Exchange
Lazarevic was kidnapped from his hotel, along with another French citizen, three years ago, and has appeared in many videos by the group.
'Huge' Fire In Los Angeles Building Shuts Down Freeways; Over 250 Firefighters Battle Blaze
Over 250 firefighters are trying to curb the fire that reportedly started at 909 West Temple St., which was under construction.
At Least 3 Explosions Near Yemen Shiite Leaders' Homes Injure At Least Eight People
No group has yet taken responsibility for the attack, which has led to eight people being injured, of whom three are in critical condition.
Florida Car Crash Kills Three, Injures Eight After Vehicle Hits Black Bear
In a crash involving three cars, 13 people and a bear, has claimed three lives and injured eight in Florida.
Boat With Ethiopian Migrants Sinks On Its Way To Yemen, Killing At Least 70
Over 200 people have died at sea in 2014 while trying to reach Yemen, which reportedly hosts 246,000 refugees from various nations.
Joshua Wong, Leader Of Hong Kong Protests, Ends Hunger Strike After 108 Hours
Joshua Wong, a leader of the Hong Kong pro-democracy demonstrations, began the hunger strike last Monday.
Merck Tries To Close Deal To Acquire Cubist Pharmaceuticals For More Than $7B
The deal would help expand its hold in the antibiotics sector and get access to Cubist's medicines, mostly used in hospitals.
Gun Used In Assassination Attempt On George Wallace Being Auctioned By Illinois Company
Rock Island Auction, the company auctioning it, gave a pre-sale value of up $30,000 for the gun but did not say if it was sold on Friday.
Police Detain Man Who Allegedly Stabbed 4 People On Amtrak Train In Michigan
The suspect, who is alleged to have stabbed four people on a passenger train between Chicago and Port Huron, has not been named.
China Hands US List Of Over 100 Fugitives Wanted For Corruption Back Home: Report
According to China's estimates, up to 18,000 corrupt employees of state-owned enterprises have fled the country since the 1990s.
Four Attacks In Jammu And Kashmir Leave At Least 18 People Dead; Modi's Campaign Unchanged
Separatist factions in the restive region of Kashmir have sought to disrupt local statewide elections.
