New mosquitoes to fight dengue in Brazil

It's a dry winter day in southeast Brazil, but a steamy tropical summer reigns inside the labs at Oxitec, where workers are making an unusual product: genetically modified mosquitoes to fight dengue fever.

Malaysia police arrest 44 Nepalese workers for rioting

Malaysian police have arrested 44 Nepalese workers after some 500 migrant workers rioted, set fire to an electronics factory and attacked officers, a senior security official said on Wednesday.

Units at Australian airports to counter terrorism

New counterterrorism units have been working at Australia's two largest airports since last week and had already intercepted a person of interest, Prime Minister Tony Abbott said on Wednesday.

IMF chief investigated in graft case

IMF chief Christine Lagarde, one of the world's most powerful women, announced on Wednesday that she had been accused of "negligence" in a multimillion-euro graft case relating to her time as French finance minister.

Gaza truce holds; war called 'a draw'

The skies over Gaza remained calm on Wednesday as a long-term cease-fire took hold, ending the deadliest violence in a decade with Israel and Hamas both claiming victory in the 50-day war.

Challenger surges in Brazil's presidential race

A surging Marina Silva has narrowed President Dilma Rousseff's lead in Brazil's presidential race, a new opinion poll showed on Tuesday.

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Renowned crime drama wins big at Emmy Awards

Modern Family won a record-tying fifth best comedy series Emmy Award, and a dominant Breaking Bad captured the top drama award and a trio of acting honors in the ceremony.

Billy crystal remembers Robin Williams

Billy Crystal, left speechless by Robin Williams' death, paid tribute to his great friend and comedy brother at the Emmy Awards, movingly remembering him as "the greatest friend you could ever imagine".

Fans of extreme sports play a dangerous game

Leaping, running and flying into the unknown are attracting a growing band of followers ready to risk life and limb for the ultimate adrenaline rush.

Fetus left in mother for 36 years is removed

Doctors in India have removed the skeleton of a fetus that had been inside a woman for 36 years in what is believed to be the world's longest ectopic pregnancy, a doctor has said.

Malaysian air tragedies spark crew resignations

Nearly 200 cabin crew have resigned from Malaysia Airlines in the first seven months of this year, the carrier said on Tuesday.