Study looks at drunken commuters falling on tracks

Most of the drunken train passengers who fall from platforms in Japan do not stagger along and topple off, but they rise from an alcohol-induced slumber on benches and walk headlong onto the tracks, a study has found.

New law aims to halt rise of IS militants

Malaysia revived detention without trial on Tuesday when lawmakers approved an anti-terror law the government said was needed to fight Islamic militants.

Modi's visit puts fighter jet deal back in focus

India has asked France's Dassault Aviation SA to stick to the original price tag for fighter jets or risk losing one of the world's biggest military aircraft deals, the Times of India reported on Tuesday.

Obama: Israel's demand a 'misjudgment'

US President Barack Obama has rejected a call by Israel that any nuclear agreement with Iran be conditional on Teheran's recognition of the Jewish state's right to exist.

Defense lawyer admits bomber's role

Jurors in the trial of Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev have begun deliberations after both prosecutors and his defense lawyer told them he must be held accountable for participating in the terrorist attack.

Blair warns of 'chaos' if nation walks out of EU

British Prime Minister David Cameron's plan to hold a European Union membership referendum if he is re-elected next month would lead to intense uncertainty for businesses, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair said on Tuesday.

Embassy deal isn't expected at summit

The White House said on Tuesday it does not expect a formal announcement of when the United States and Cuba might reopen embassies in each other's country during a hemispheric summit this week.

Baby's death sparks new fears over virus

A baby has died of Ebola in a part of Sierra Leone where the outbreak began, dealing a blow to the recovery weeks after the district had eradicated the virus, officials said on Monday.

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In refugees' play, Romeo uses Skype

Mixing traditional theater with modern technology, a new Syrian version of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet is offering a unique twist on the classic love story.

New home sought for 450 stray dogs

Surrounded by hundreds of dogs wagging their tails and running free on fenced-off land in a Serbian town, Sasa Pesic knows each of the animals by name.

Prince starts trip with quips

Britain's Prince Harry joked and chatted with an enthusiastic crowd in Canberra on Monday at his only scheduled public appearance during a monthlong attachment to Australia's army, declaring pride in his ginger hair and advising teens that "selfies are bad".