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Emergency officials said on Thursday five people are confirmed dead and 25 more are missing and presumed dead after a shopping center in the city of Kazan collapsed in a fire.

IS video shows killing of teen accused of being spy

A video posted online by Islamic State militants on Tuesday showed a boy fatally shooting Muhammad Musallam, an Israeli Arab accused by the group of having signed up as a jihadi to spy for Israel's intelligence service.

3 girls believed to have joined extremists

Three London girls who ran away to Syria are believed to have joined Islamic State extremists, after using stolen family jewelry to fund part of their trip, police said on Tuesday.

Abbott's remark sparks wave of criticism

Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott faced a wave of criticism on Wednesday after describing living in remote Aboriginal communities as a "lifestyle choice".

Former PM faces 'coalgate' charges

A special court on Wednesday charged former Indian prime minister Manmohan Singh with corruption and criminal conspiracy for his alleged role in a multibillion dollar scandal over the sale of coal fields.

Country marks fourth anniversary of quake-tsunami

Japan marked the fourth anniversary on Wednesday of the quake-tsunami disaster that swept away thousands of people and sparked a nuclear crisis, a tragedy that has left visible scars on the landscape and continues to wreak misery for many.

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Hillary Clinton attempts to contain e-mail furor

Trying to keep the presumed rollout of a presidential campaign on track, Hillary Rodham Clinton said she should have used a government e-mail address while working as the nation's top diplomat - an admission that sought to quell political furor some Democratic allies say she can no longer avoid.

King calls for more job creation

Saudi King Salman vowed on Tuesday that low oil prices will not halt progress in his country, and promised to defend Arab and Muslim causes around the world in his first major policy speech since assuming the throne.

Top court upholds Berlusconi's acquittal

Italy's highest court confirmed on Tuesday the acquittal of former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi, who had been charged with abuse of office and paying for sex with a minor. The ruling boosts his effort to retain his role as conservative leader.

Utah lawmakers vote to bring back firing squads

State lawmakers have passed a bill that would make Utah the only US state to allow firing squads for carrying out a death penalty if there is a shortage of execution drugs.

Sports stars among 10 dead in crash

Two helicopters carrying French sports stars filming a popular European reality show crashed in a remote part of Argentina killing 10 people, including two Olympic medal winners and a sailing champion, authorities said.