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UPDATE 2 - Switzerland probes banks over possible forex rigging By Caroline Copley and Albert Schmieder ZURICH, Oct 4 (Reuters) - Switzerland's financial markets regulator is working with authorities in other countries to investigate possible manipulation in the $5 trillion-a-day foreign...

Vietnam independence hero General Giap dead at 102 AFP October 5, 2013, 3:38 am Hanoi (AFP) - Vietnam's legendary General Vo Nguyen Giap, whose guerrilla tactics defeated the French and American armies, died Friday at the age of 102, prompting an outpouring of tributes for the independence...

<iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/xQLIqnzWIG4?rel=0" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" width="560"></iframe> What began as anti-transit fare demonstrations turned so violent that the initial organizers have walked away, leaving open the question of who will lead, and when...

One million march across Brazil in biggest protests yet By Paulo Prada and Maria Carolina Marcello RIO DE JANEIRO/BRASILIA | Thu Jun 20, 2013 11:22pm EDT Demonstrators take over one side of the Rodovia Dutra, one of the country's main highways, during a protest in Sao Jose dos Campos, June...

Fed may begin cutting QE later this year: Bernanke AFP Updated June 20, 2013, 8:08 am Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke speaks on June 19, 2013 at the Federal Reserve Board Building in Washington, DC (AFP, Mandel Ngan) WASHINGTON (AFP) - Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said...

Suicide reveals woes of S Korea store owners Attempt to cover up death of a convenience store owner has put a spotlight on conditions in the industry. Last Modified: 16 Jun 2013 11:08<object id="flashObj" classid="clsid:D <embed...

Micro-apartments the way forward in New York With space increasingly at a premium, developers in the US city now have an innovative solution: micro-apartments. Last Modified: 16 Jun 2013 12:44<object id="flashObj" classid="clsid:D <embed...

Hunan official removed after public outcry Xinhua, June 17, 2013 Liu Qiong.[File photo] An official in central China's Hunan province was removed from office after public backlash against her eligibility went viral online. Local authorities said Sunday that Liu Qiong, who previously served...

Wenzhou hit by expired meat scandal Staff Reporter 2013-06-17 08:39 A seller adds a red pigment to braised meat to make it look more appealing. (Internet Photo) China has been hit by another food safety scandal after the police found a large number of problem meat products in Wenzhou in...

<iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/fyTnsebQ-i4?rel=0" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" width="560"></iframe> Published on Jun 16, 2013 Rebel fighters clung to positions in the ruins of Aleppo where they are engaged in a fierce battle with government forces for control of...

World's 'Smallest' Radio-Controlled Helicopter Tablet computers for children and a miniature chopper made of used smartphone parts are among the items at a Tokyo toy show. 11:45am Friday 14 June 2013 The tiny copter made of used smartphone parts is just 6.5cm long A tiny toy helicopter...

Man Survives Saw In Stomach - Shocking Image A farmer had to travel 30 miles with the power tool embedded in his stomach to get to the nearest hospital. 10:11am Friday 14 June 2013 A farmer has survived after being taken to hospital with a circular power saw lodged 10cm into his stomach...

Malaysia charges Pakistani with US pastor's death AP / June 13, 2013 KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysian prosecutors filed murder charges Thursday against a Pakistani security guard arrested after an American pastor was found dead. Police have said Rev. David Ginter died of asphyxiation...

Indonesian man admits raping Australian woman at knifepoint in Bali By Indonesia correspondent George Roberts Updated 15 minutes ago An Indonesian man has admitted to robbing and raping an Australian woman at knifepoint in Bali. The 28-year-old Perth woman was attacked at her Bali villa...

No one's picking up in North Korea day after talks with South break down A large map showing an area of the demilitarized zone separating North Korea's Kaepoong county and South Korea's Paju city, is seen at the Unification Observation Platform, near the demilitarized zone which separates the...

Greece shuts public broadcaster AFP Updated June 12, 2013, 5:39 am ATHENS (AFP) - Greece's government on Tuesday announced the immediate closure of public television and radio broadcaster ERT, in a shock move that affects nearly 2,700 jobs. "ERT is a case of an exceptional lack of...

GSK fires China research head over 'misrepresented' data Reuters June 12, 2013, 6:33 am LONDON (Reuters) - British drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline has fired its head of research and development in China after discovering that a study by some of its Chinese scientists contained misrepresentation of...

Drone Delivers ‘Flying’ Sushi Burgers at London Restaurant By Nick Carbone June 11, 2013 <iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/oX7cY23TvIQ?rel=0" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" width="560"></iframe> Catch it if you can — your food, that is. The London-based chain YO...

Arrest After Shooting At Texas Army Base Fort Sam Houston is put on a two-hour lockdown after shots are fired near its entrance, according to police. 11:08pm Monday 10 June 2013 <iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/ihBZKzU0F5U?rel=0" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315"...

Myanmar minister backs two-child policy for Rohingya minority A Muslim child lies in a hammock at a refugee camp outside of Sittwe May 15, 2013. Credit: Reuters/Soe Zeya Tun By Jason Szep and Andrew R.C. Marshall NAYPYITAW, Myanmar | Tue Jun 11, 2013 12:57am EDT (Reuters) - Myanmar's...