Antwerp Port House, a gem in Hadid's cap

Europe's second-biggest port has cut a distinct new shape into its skyline.

Report: Fossil fuel reserves would crush climate goals

Developed oil, gas and coal reserves, if exhausted, are enough to push Earth well past the threshold for dangerous climate change, according to a report published on Thursday.

Cows in Fukushima radiation zone graze with new purpose

In an abandoned Japanese village, cows grazing in lush green plains begin to gather when they hear the familiar rumble of the ranch owner's mini-pickup. This isn't feeding time, though.

Design world goes green and 'meaningful'

Plastic chairs are sold around the globe. But today, that "plastic" might actually be a vegetable compound as the design world increasingly embraces "green" and "meaningful" production, experts in the field say.

Bangkok edges out London as world's top travel destination

The Thai capital of Bangkok has beaten London to be crowned the world's most popular travel destination this year, according to an annual ranking by global payments and technology company MasterCard released on Thursday.

Airbus, Boeing get permission to sell planes to Iran

Aviation giants Airbus and Boeing Co have received permission from the US government to sell aircraft to Iran, part of landmark deals potentially worth some $50 billion in total following last year's nuclear accord.

India approves France's Rafale warplane deal

An Indian cabinet committee gave its approval on Wednesday to a long-delayed deal to buy 36 fighter jets from France's Dassault.

State of emergency declared as National Guard called in

Violent protesters rampaged through parts of downtown Charlotte as anger continued to build over the deadly police shooting of a black man.

US and Russia take Syria battle to new heights

The United States and Russia are taking their differences over the conflict in Syria to new heights, after trading ferocious allegations of duplicity and malfeasance at the United Nations Security Council.

Saudi-led raids kill 20 civilians in rebel port

Saudi-led airstrikes killed 20 civilians in the rebel-held Yemeni port city of Hodeida late on Wednesday just hours after the rebels celebrated the second anniversary of their seizure of the capital, a government official said.

Migrant boat capsizes off Egypt, killing at least 42

A boat carrying African migrants headed to Europe capsized off the Mediterranean coast near the Egyptian city of Alexandria on Wednesday, killing at least 42 people, Egyptian authorities said.

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