Pakistani politician Zahra Shahid Hussain, who alleged vote rigging in Karachi, was shot to death Saturday on the eve of a highly contested re-run of balloting in her district, police said.
Pakistani politician Zahra Shahid Hussain, who alleged vote rigging in Karachi, was shot to death Saturday on the eve of a highly contested re-run of balloting in her district, police said.
Syrian government forces launched airstrikes Sunday on the rebel-held city of Qusayr in Homs province, the opposition said.
Syrian government forces launched airstrikes Sunday on the rebel-held city of Qusayr in Homs province, the opposition said.
Emmelie de Forest carried Denmark to triumph early Sunday in the Eurovision Song Contest, an annual musical spectacle known for its combination of over-the-top costumes, kitsch pop songs and international rivalries.
Emmelie de Forest carried Denmark to triumph early Sunday in the Eurovision Song Contest, an annual musical spectacle known for its combination of over-the-top costumes, kitsch pop songs and international rivalries.
French President Francois Hollande signed into law Saturday a bill allowing same-sex couples to marry and adopt.
French President Francois Hollande signed into law Saturday a bill allowing same-sex couples to marry and adopt.
At least 10 suspected terrorists were killed and 65 others captured as Nigerian troops continued their "massive deployment" against insurgent groups, a defense ministry spokesman said Saturday.
At least 10 suspected terrorists were killed and 65 others captured as Nigerian troops continued their "massive deployment" against insurgent groups, a defense ministry spokesman said Saturday.
North Korea launched three short-range guided missiles into the sea off the Korean Peninsula's east coast Saturday
North Korea launched three short-range guided missiles into the sea off the Korean Peninsula's east coast Saturday, South Korea's semi-official news agency Yonhap cited the South Korean Defense Ministry as saying.
French President Francois Hollande signed into law Saturday a bill allowing same-sex couples to marry and adopt.
French President Francois Hollande signed into law Saturday a bill allowing same-sex couples to marry and adopt.
The number of Syrian civilians who have fled their country to escape the civil war has passed 1.5 million, the U.N. refugee agency said Friday.
The number of Syrian civilians who have fled their country to escape the civil war has passed 1.5 million, the U.N. refugee agency said Friday.
Toronto's mayor has purportedly been filmed on cellphone video smoking crack cocaine, the Toronto Star reported.
Toronto's mayor has purportedly been filmed on cellphone video smoking crack cocaine, the Toronto Star reported.
One contestant on "Arab Idol," the Middle Eastern version of American Idol, has been drawing attention because of more than just his impressive vocals.
One contestant on "Arab Idol," the Middle Eastern version of American Idol, has been drawing attention because of more than just his impressive vocals.
