Middle class increases in L America
2011-04-25 09:21:10
The number of people in Latin America who has improved their living standards to become part of the middle class has risen significantly in the past 20 yrs.
500 dead in Nigeria election riots
2011-04-25 09:19:17
At least 500 people died in religious rioting that followed Nigeria's presidential election as volatile state gubernatorial elections loom this week.
Turkey hosts ceremony for WWI battles
2011-04-24 22:38:36
Turkey hosted an international ceremony to mark the 96th anniversary of the Canakkale Battles in World War I.
Accidents kill 104 in Central America
2011-04-25 08:59:02
A total of 104 people were reported dead in accidents during the Easter week holiday in Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Honduras.
57 killed in Sudan clashes
2011-04-24 22:45:57
At least 57 people were killed in armed clashes between Sudan People 's Liberation Army and defecting forces in south Sudan's Upper Nile State.
Death toll hits 33 in Bangladesh
2011-04-24 09:40:46
The death toll in a ferry capsize early Thursday in Bangladesh's Brahmanbaria district, has risen to 33 on Friday
Quake hits Solomon Islands
2011-04-23 12:43:05
An earthquake measuring 6.9 on the Richter scale jolted Solomon Islands at 0423 GMT on Saturday, the US Geological Survey said.
Downpours rock Colombian city
2011-04-23 08:42:29
Residents push a car down a flooded street in La Dorada April 22, 2011.
Large-scale protests erupt across Syria
2011-04-23 06:58:37
Unprecedented anti-government protests erupted on Friday in main Syrian cities.
Obama condemns use of force
Top 10 places to get married in the world
2011-04-22 18:39:35
With the wedding of the century just a week away, engaged couples everywhere are looking to Britain's royal couple for wedding inspiration.
Mexican hunger-striker gets trip to royal wedding
2011-04-22 17:20:37
A poor Mexican teenager who spent 16 days on a hunger strike hoping to wrangle an invitation to Britain's royal wedding.
Asylum seekers burn buildings in Sydney
2011-04-22 08:02:37
Asylum seekers torched nine buildings at an Australian detention center in a night of wild riots.