At the unofficial schools run by Syrian activist group Kesh Malek in opposition-held districts of Aleppo, the children don't go outside to play during breaks in case a barrel bomb should drop from the sky. With 110 teachers, most of them new to the profession, the organization runs seven schools serving around 3,000...
Ireland let a 13-point lead slip as Wales fought back for a draw in a compelling Six Nations match in Dublin. The home team led 13-0 after 28 minutes thanks to Conor Murray's try and eight points from the boot of Johnny Sexton. But Wales hit back with Taulupe Faletau's try converted by replacement fly-half Rhys...
Marco Rubio struggled on Saturday to fend off a string of searing attacks from Chris Christie as the Florida senator's establishment rivals tried to halt his campaign surge by branding him as too inexperienced and unaccomplished to be president. Rubio appeared seriously rattled by the exchanges at the final Republican...
We challenged our Facebook fans to tell us ONE thing that they can buy for $1 (or the equivalent in local currency) wherever in the world they were. We received loads of great responses and have compiled a list of 50 for you below… Beware – The list may compel you to pack your things and move far away!...
Officials in the EU have urged Turkey to let in tens of thousands of Syrian refugees trapped on its border at Kilis after fleeing fighting. EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini said there was a moral, if not legal, duty to provide protection. Turkey says the refugees are receiving food and shelter inside Syria and there...
The United States Navy’s fleet of Aegis cruisers and destroyers are getting a massive boost in lethality. For years, many believed that America’s mighty surface combatants were on track to be outgunned by their Russian and Chinese counterparts—however, a newly unveiled modification to the Raytheon Standard...
Beyonce has released a surprise new song and video — with her daughter Blue Ivy taking centre stage throughout. The star did her classic trick of surprising fans by dropping the hit tonight, and this time her new song Formation shows a whole new side of the singer. With explicit lyrics throughout, it flicks from dramatic...
New Zealanders have a unique way with expressing themselves through protest: This time, it features an Economic Development Minister — and a flying dildo. A woman shangeyed the jiggly sex toy at Minister Steven Joyce while he was talking on-air to reporters at Waitingi on the North Island’s toe. He was espousing the...
Sixty years ago, nothing could survive in the Thames – but today it is home to seals, porpoises and even the occasional stray whale On a sunny autumn morning in London's financial district, Rod Guzman is looking for his favourite seal. Right next to the banking hub of Canary Wharf, between the grimy docks that once...
At least 124 people remain trapped under the rubble of an apartment block in the Taiwanese city of Tainan after Saturday's earthquake, officials say. Tainan Mayor Lai Ching-te said many of them were buried deep inside the ruins of the 17-storey block. At least 20 people are now confirmed dead following the quake, which...
North Korea has fired a long-range rocket, which critics say is a test of banned missile technology. A state TV announcer said that North Korea had successfully placed a satellite in orbit. The launch was condemned by Japan, South Korea and the US, who have requested an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council later on...
Stas Pieha — a talented singer as well as the grandson of the famous singer Edith Pieha. Most recently, the singer's mother revealed the secret — Stas Pieha married with Natalia. Who is this woman? Ex-wife of the singer looked like this. Her name is Natalia too. Feel the different? ...