World's shortest living woman
2011-12-17 16:25:39
A high school student in central India was recognized as the world's shortest woman by Guinness World Records on Friday as she turned 18 and said she hopes to earn a degree and make it in Bollywood.
Carter recalls his fascination with China
2011-12-15 07:17:57
"So it's been a long process in my life, involving China and my love for the Chinese people," former US president Jimmy Carter said.
Brazil's Lula beating cancer
2011-12-13 09:40:10
Doctors in charge of throat cancer treatment for former Brazilian President LuizInacio Lula da Silva said the tumor in his larynx had shrunk by 75 percent in size.
NJ Nets owner challenges Putin
2011-12-13 09:24:38
After a week of surprising challenges, Putin faces a new one: the billionaire owner of the New Jersey Nets says he will run against him in March's presidential election.
Travel Picks: Top 10 Christmas markets
2011-12-09 22:38:22
Online travel adviser Cheapflights (cheapflights.com) has come up with this top 10 list of Christmas markets. Reuters has not endorsed this list:
Thailand jails US man for insulting king
2011-12-08 13:29:33
A US citizen was given 2-1/2 years in prison on Thursday for insulting the Thai monarchy.
Ex-Israeli president jailed
2011-12-07 17:27:38
Former Israeli President Moshe Katsav has arrived at a prison in central Israel to begin serving his seven-year rape sentence.
US FAA chief resigns after arrest
2011-12-07 13:04:29
The top US aviation safety official resigned on Tuesday over a drunken driving charge, leaving the Obama administration without a seasoned leader to oversee key legislative and policy initiatives.
Potter star tops UK rich list
2011-11-30 08:58:45
"Harry Potter" star Daniel Radcliffe on Tuesday topped a Heat Magazine list of the richest, young British entertainers, retaining his No. 1 position in the ranking of people under 30-years-old.
Norway killer 'insane', may avoid jail
2011-11-29 21:17:29
Court-appointed psychiatrists have concluded that Norwegian mass killer Anders Behring Breivik is criminally insane, a prosecutor said on Tuesday, meaning he may be committed to a psychiatric institution indefinitely rather than sent to jail.
Michael Jackson doctor gets 4 yrs in jail
2011-11-29 15:30:34
Michael Jackson's personal physician, Conrad Murray, on Tuesday was sentenced to four years in jail and denied probation for his conviction.
Putin accepts presidential nomination
2011-11-27 19:47:58
Vladimir Putin accepted his ruling United Russia party's nomination on Sunday as its candidate in a March 4 presidential vote.