Commitment to inclusive Afghan leadership seen

Declaring that his nation "is not Iraq", one of the two contestants in Afghanistan's deadlocked presidential election said on Monday that both he and his rival are committed to lead their war-ravaged nation inclusively in cooperation with international partners.

Suicide attack kills 89

A suicide bomber drove an explosives-laden car into a busy market in southeastern Afghanistan on Tuesday, killing 89 people and wounding around 40, officials said.

Filipinos flee as typhoon roars in eastern coast

Tens of thousands of people in the Philippines took shelter in evacuation centers on Tuesday as a typhoon began pounding the country's eastern coast and authorities warned of giant storm surges and heavy floods.

Australian bushfire survivors get record settlement

Survivors of a devastating 2009 bushfire in Australia won a nearly $470 million payout on Tuesday in the biggest class action settlement in the nation's history.

Egypt truce call met with rocket fire

Israel warns of harder strikes if Hamas does not abide by proposal

Britain's Cameron makes major changes in Cabinet

British Prime Minister David Cameron pushed through his biggest government shake-up since coming to power in 2010, promoting women and Euroskeptics on Tuesday to senior roles ahead of the national election in May.

Ukraine makes veiled accusation blaming Moscow for airstrike

At least six Ukrainian soldiers were killed in renewed attacks on government military posts and checkpoints by separatists near the border with Russia, the Ukrainian military said on Tuesday.

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Aviation Special: Air New Zealand takes flight with new Boeing 787-9 'Dreamliner'

As the first carrier to take delivery on the all-new Boeing 787-9, Air New Zealand is expecting to bring a unique experience to the passengers, said company executives.

US jails struggle to care for mentally ill

Facilities not keeping up with growing number of inmates needing treatment

Alzheimer's risk reduced by changing lifestyle

Millions of cases of Alzheimer's could be prevented by altering lifestyle habits which increase risk of the tragic memory-robbing disease, scientists said on Monday.

Artist creates wearable sculptures

Linda Stein wants people to armor themselves in her art.