'Stairway to Heaven' cleared by judge for trial in copyright case

A trial is needed to determine if Led Zeppelin's Stairway to Heaven copies its opening notes from a song performed by the rock band Spirit, a federal judge has ruled.

New banknote labeled 'vomit-like', 'hideous'

It may be the smallest-denominated Australian dollar banknote, but a new design for the Australian $5 bill attracted an outsized amount of criticism when it was unveiled on Tuesday, with detractors calling it "hideous" and "like vomit."

Battle for last votes to seal fate

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff's fate rested on Tuesday on the loyalties of the about 100 or so congressional deputies yet to declare how they will vote in a looming impeachment showdown.

Vice-president criticized over leaked audio message

Brazilian Vice-President Michel Temer, who was caught in a leaked audio talking as if President Dilma Rousseff had already been impeached, was criticized by government officials on Monday.

Plump dog loses weight and 'Fat Vincent' tag

A morbidly obese Texas dachshund once dubbed "Fat Vincent" because his belly was so large it hit the ground when he walked, has found its way out of animal shelter care by dropping half its body weight, on track to become healthy enough for a new owner.

Govt may release tritium from nuke plant into ocean

To dump or not to dump a little-discussed substance is the question brewing in Japan as it grapples with the aftermath of the nuclear catastrophe in Fukushima five years ago. The substance is tritium.

Drunken drivers to serve in morgues

Drunken drivers in Thailand will be sentenced to community service in morgues, authorities said on Tuesday, stepping up efforts to combat the country's appalling traffic safety record.

IN BRIEF (Page 11)

Artists forge discarded junk into art

A collective uses found items to create pieces that reflect the culture

Leading US newspaper spoofs 'President Trump'

Mass deportations, riots and a looming trade war: The Boston Globe on Sunday ran a fake front page imagining the state of America under a Donald Trump presidency - and denouncing his "deeply disturbing" vision.

Truce holds despite attacks by rebel forces

A civilian was killed, several wounded in Taez, a military commision reported

Thailand's annual water fight to carry on

Drought? What drought?