The world in photos: June 1-7

2015-06-08 10:49:41

We present some of the most striking images from major stories around the world in the past week. They include: Italy marking Republic Day with a military parade in Rome, and strongmen competing in a bodybuilding contest in Afghanistan.

Unusual but true: Call me madam

2015-06-05 09:01:42

Interesting, red-hot and downright odd anecdotes from around the world in our news review of the week.

Experts predict quiet Atlantic hurricane season in 2015

2015-06-02 16:39:43

The 2015 Atlantic hurricane season began on Monday, with the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicting that it will be a quieter-than-normal one.

The world in photos: May 25- 31

2015-06-01 11:17:45

Here's a look at some of the most striking images from major stories around the world in the past week. These include: a volcano erupting in Ecuador's Galapagos Islands, an intense heat wave in India, the US honoring its war dead on Memorial Day, and restoration work in quake-hit Nepal.

Unusual but true: Scaredy-cat leaps for its life

2015-05-29 08:45:57

Interesting, red-hot and downright odd anecdotes from around the world in our news review of the week.

The world in photos: May 18-24

2015-05-25 10:31:07

Here's a look at some of the most striking images from major stories around the world in the past week.

John Nash: A life of great struggle and even greater success

2015-05-25 09:37:13

Born to an electrical engineer, and later a precocious and dashing young man who attained an Ivy League education, John Nash seemed destined for a life of stunning success.

Unusual but true: Wash your bra only once every 10 days

2015-05-22 08:09:55

Breathing trick can help insomniacs; app tries to tell guys how manly they are; bride-to-be sends groom to school to learn homemaking skills and a warning that over-laundering bras can damage breasts.

Norwegian Cruise Line ship runs aground on Bermuda reef; no injuries

2015-05-20 10:22:44

A Norwegian Cruise Line ship ran aground on a reef on Tuesday after leaving Bermuda but there were no reports of any injuries, the company said.

In photos: Cities in the clouds

2015-05-20 09:55:00

Skyscrapers Shanghai World Financial Center (R) and Jin Mao Tower are seen during heavy rain at the financial district of Pudong in Shanghai, China in this May 15, 2015 file photo.

Weirdest towns in the world

2015-05-19 11:25:42

A village is overrun with felines, a dwarf city and a place where the dead outnumber the living 1,000 to 1, here is a whistle-stop tour of some of the weirdest towns in the world, according to a report by Mail Online website.

Nestlé wins 'Nutrition Promoting Contribution Award'

2015-05-18 14:50:05

Nestlé received "Nutrition Promoting Contribution Award"from the Chinese Nutrition Society at the "70th Anniversary for Establishment of Chinese Nutrition Society and 12thNational Nutrition Science Conference".