In crisis-struck Rio, police need donated toilet paper

Maria Thereza Sombra may rely on Rio de Janeiro's police to keep her safe - but in the grip of financial crisis they rely on the 82-year-old to supply them with toilet paper.

Veterans seek new role in war against poaching

In another life, Lynn was a sniper in Afghanistan, Damien trained paramilitary forces in Iraq, and John worked undercover infiltrating drug cartels in Central America.

New York subway inspires Broadway's first a capella musical

New York's cityscape reverberates with pounding jackhammers and blaring car horns, but it's the cacophonous subway that perhaps best epitomizes the bustling metropolis.

Trump: Recount push is 'a scam'

Wisconsin officials moving forward with first presidential recount in state history

Probe launched after boat tragedy

An investigation was under way in New Zealand on Sunday to determine why a chartered fishing boat capsized, claiming at least seven lives in stormy seas that kept other vessels inshore.

Militants were planning embassy attack

Indonesian police arrested a third Islamic State-linked militant on Sunday accused of plotting to bomb the Myanmar embassy in Jakarta, as anger grows at a violent military crackdown on Rohingya Muslims.

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'Million' rally to demand president's ouster

Up to 1.3 million protesters braved sleet and freezing temperatures in Seoul on Saturday to demand President Park Geun-Hye resign over a corruption scandal or face impeachment, organisers said.

K-pop video director charged over alleged links to under-pressure Park

A prominent K-pop music video director was charged on Sunday as part of a corruption scandal rocking South Korea and engulfing President Park Geun-hye.

Luxury to touch the heart

Few visitors to Lijiang in Yunnan province would choose to miss a trip to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, reportedly the second highest in the province, with its highest peak 5,596 meters high.

St. Regis' butler services ensure a premium experience

More and more Chinese clients are expected to experience the signature butler services offered by upmarket hotel brand St. Regis, as it plans to expand vigorously in the Chinese market, said group executives during a butler award ceremony at St. Regis Macao last week.

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