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George W. Bush writes book about role-model father

'Heartfelt' biography will talk about elder Bush's influence on his son

Snowden stays below the radar as Russian residency permit expires

Fugitive US intelligence agent Edward Snowden marked one year of political asylum in Russia on Thursday, where he continues to live a life shrouded in mystery amid a dearth of public appearances.

Polish veterans recall tragic 1944 uprising against Nazis

As Poles mark 70 years since insurgents launched a valiant but bloody and doomed rebellion against the Nazis, the Warsaw Uprising is still very much alive in hearts and minds.

Octopus species broods eggs for over four years

If someone were to create an award for the animal kingdom's mother of the year, a remarkably dedicated eight-limbed mom from the dark and frigid depths of the Pacific Ocean might be a strong contender.

UN chief accuses Israel of defying international law

Deadly strikes on buildings used by civilians to shelter are condemned

Netanyahu vows to destroy tunnels

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, facing international alarm over a rising civilian death toll in Gaza, said on Thursday he would not accept any cease-fire that stopped Israel completing the destruction of militants' infiltration tunnels.

Rescuers dig for landslide victims at Indian village

Rescuers using earth-moving equipment and their bare hands dug through heavy mud and debris on Thursday after a landslide engulfed an entire village in western India, killing at least 30 people and leaving about 100 missing and feared dead.

Panel wants 3 TEPCO executives charged over nuke crisis

An independent legal panel called on Thursday for criminal charges to be brought against three former executives of the Fukushima nuclear plant operator for their role in the 2011 atomic disaster.

Bathers ignore Karachi swimming ban; at least 21 die

At least 21 bathers drowned in rough seas off Pakistan's biggest city, Karachi, after they defied a ban on swimming during the monsoon season, officials said on Thursday.

Ebola fears grow across globe

European, Asian nations on alert; epidemic said to be out of control

Sierra leone declares health crisis

The president of Sierra Leone declared a public health emergency as the Ebola virus, blamed for nearly 700 deaths, spread across West Africa. He vowed to quarantine sick patients at home and conduct house-to-house searches for others who may have been exposed.