The world in photos: Aug 3-9
2015-08-10 11:59:43
We present some of the most striking images from major stories around the world in the past week.
The world in photos: July 27 - Aug 2
2015-08-03 14:35:05
We present some of the most striking images from major stories around the world in the past week.
Russia vetoes draft UN resolution on setting up tribunal for crashed Malaysian plane MH17
2015-07-30 09:25:08
Russia on Wednesday vetoed a draft UN Security Council resolution on the establishment of an international tribunal to investigate the downing of a Malaysian airliner last year.
Afghanistan says Taliban leader is dead
2015-07-30 00:08:58
Afghanistan says that Mullah Omar, the reclusive leader of the Afghan Taliban movement, died more than two years ago.
Afghan government investigating reports Mullah Omar is dead
2015-07-29 19:16:40
The Afghan government is investigating reports that Mullah Omar, leader of the Afghan Taliban, is dead, a spokesman for the president's office said on Wednesday.
Can we save forests and produce palm oil? Scientists seek answer
2015-07-29 08:06:56
Despite promises by many big companies that produce, trade and use palm oil to clean up their supply chains, complaints are still pouring in over the conversion of forests into plantations from West Africa to Southeast Asia, experts say.
Hot list
2015-07-25 08:08:34
The Center for World University Rankings published its 2015 list of top schools recently. The rankings measure the quality of education and training of students, as well as the prestige of the faculty members.
Unusual but true: 'Love' conquers all
2015-07-24 10:42:31
Computer geeks turn to witchcraft to solve glitches; no avoiding selfies as presidential race hots up; two-legged Chihuahua thinks he's a kangaroo and beluga has a whale of a time during heat wave.
FT owner confirms talks on potential sale
2015-07-23 21:37:16
Pearson PLC, the owner of the Financial Times, confirmed Thursday it is in "advanced discussions" about the potential sale of the newspaper.
Researchers to unveil drug that could slow Alzheimer's down
2015-07-22 20:49:45
Patients with mild Alzheimer's disease could keep more of their cognitive ability after using an experimental drug, according to new research findings.
Reuters' most popular Instagram photos of 2015
2015-07-22 17:11:36
Nearly a quarter of a million people follow the Reuters Instagram account - and it's still growing fast. To mark the mid-point of 2015, Reuters has compiled the twenty most-liked pictures so far.