Separatist rebels in eastern Ukraine reported heavy casualties on Tuesday after a second day of fighting with government forces, as authorities in Kiev vowed to continue the military offensive "until not a single terrorist" was left.
People jump over a campfire during a celebration of the traditional Ivana Kupala (Ivan the Bather) holiday near Kiev July 6, 2013.
Host Russia enjoyed a flying start on the first competition day at the 27th Summer Universiade, winning 6 gold, 2 silver and 8 bronze medals on Sunday.
Preparations for the upcoming Kazan University Games have cost $4.5 billion, president of the International University Sports Federation Claude-Louis Gallien said Friday.
People in traditional costumes attend the gala show of the Latvian Nationwide Song and Dance Celebration in Riga July 7, 2013.
As summer comes in a stately manner in Britain, Sino-UK relations, which have been turbulent in the past year, also start to warm.
The British 48 Group Club, which 60 years ago broke a trade embargo Western economies had imposed on China, is scheduled to visit Beijing and take part in a forum in this week.
A 7.2-magnitude earthquake jolted New Ireland region, Papua New Guinea at 2:35 am on Monday.
A passenger train derailed Sunday in Russia's southwest Krasnodar Territory, leaving at least 76 people injured.
The San Fermin festival, best known for its daily running of the bulls, kicked off on Saturday with the traditional "Chupinazo" rocket launch and will run until July 14.
Animal rights protesters stand inside cardboard coffins during a demonstration calling for the abolition of bull runs and bullfights, a day before the start of the famous running of the bulls San Fermin festival, in Pamplona July 5, 2013.
British babies born the same day as Prince William and Kate's first child will receive their own royal gift in the form of a "lucky" silver penny.
Spain's Minister for Sport, Culture and Education, Jose Ignacio Wert said on Thursday that he was very positive about the chances of the Spanish capital city of Madrid being chosen to host the 2020 Olympic Games.
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