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Elephant poaching skyrockets in African rain forest zonesDemand from Asia for quality ivory of rain forest pachyderm has spiked; in Gabon, two-thirds of elephants, or 11,000 wiped out in one national park since 2004.
Solomon Islands hit by five-foot tsunami, leaving six deadA tsunami hit the Solomon Islands, leaving six reported deaths and damaging between 70 and 80 homes and properties. The tsunami followed an 8.0 earthquake near the Pacific Island chain.- Pacific earthquake: Small tsunami hits Solomon IslandsPacific earthquake: Tsunami warnings were issued for much of the South Pacific after an 8.0 earthquake hit near the Solomon Islands. But the tsunami generated by the earthquake only hit the nearby islands, prompting officials to cancel the warnings for more-distant shores.
Richard III had a twang? Secrets of reconstructing a voiceRichard III, whose bones were identified Monday, may have had the lilt of Britain's West Midlands, say historians.
Vatican in rare reversal praises US media for attention on sex scandalsNew Roman Catholic 'Promoter of Justice' Robert Oliver admits journalists 'helped to keep the energy' to 'confront what is true' in priest pedophilia scandals that rocked Europe two years ago.
Will UN peacekeepers get deployed to Mali?Some 45 African and Western nations and groups in Brussels push peacekeepers in Mali for the medium term, subject to 'appropriate mandate.'
Lindsey Vonn crash ends her 2013 World Cup seasonLindsey Vonn crash: Lindsey Vonn injured her knee in a super-G World Cup race today in Austria. Lindsey Vonn is expected to recover from the crash, and return to racing for the 2013-14 World Cup season and the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi," her team said.- In Paris, first arrest of Islamist suspects since start of Mali warThree of the four men arrested on Tuesday were Franco-Congolese and one was Malian, according to police sources.
Day after discovery announcement, King Richard III's reconstructed 'face' unveiledA facial reconstruction based on skeletal bones from the late British monarch was presented on Tuesday.
North Korea human rights probe urged by UNUN officials say a probe of North Korea is needed to fully document the responsibility of government and individuals for alleged abuses 'in particular where they amount to crimes against humanity.'
French President Hollande prepares for tough EU summitA November summit ended in failure when Britain led opposition against proposals for a new seven-year EU budget, which represents less that 2 percent of the 27-nation gross domestic product.
Gay marriage bill debated in UK ParliamentThe bill would enable same-sex couples to get married in both civil and religious ceremonies, provided that the religious institution consents.
Japan: China used weapons radar in disputed watersThe Japanese defense minister accused Chinese navy vessels of locking a weapons-targeting radar on a Japanese ship and helicopter in the East China Sea last month.
New Delhi rape trial beginsThe trial of five men charged with the gang-rape and murder of a woman in New Delhi began today. The case has triggered nationwide protests, and debate on crime against women and anti-rape laws.
China Navy frigate locked weapons radar on Japanese destroyerChinese navy vessels locked weapons radar on Japanese ships and helicopters during two incidents last month, says Japan. The incident marks an escalation in the tensions between China and Japan islands in the East China Sea.
Richard III discovery spurs excitement, skepticismRichard III's remains have been identified 'beyond reasonable doubt,' say researchers, but others are skeptical of the type of DNA match the team used to confirm his identity.
'Cookie Monster' sends 2nd note about sculpture theftGerman police have received a second 'Cookie聽Monster' note about a stolen聽cookie聽sculpture. This note says the 'Cookie Monster' wants to return the sculpture.- 22 killed in collision on UAE highwayMonday's聽crash聽near Al Ain, about 90 miles east of Abu Dhabi, also injured 24 people. Envoys from Pakistan, India and other South Asian countries rushed to the scene.
Castro: Ch谩vez's health is 'much better'Venezuelan President Hugo Ch谩vez has been in Cuba recovering from a cancer operation since he arrived for the procedure in December.
Ahmadinejad prepared to be Iran's first astronautIranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says he is willing to 'sacrifice' himself and be sent into space via Iran's fledgling manned space flight effort.
