12 killed in British gun rampage

A taxi driver in northwest England went on a shooting rampage that lasted several hours Wednesday -- killing 12 people and wounding at least 25 others. more »

S. Africa jail break for W. Cup fans

Despite being behind bars, South African offenders will join the rest of the world in watching the World Cup. more »

Tenth suicide at China iPhone maker

A tenth employee of iPhone maker Foxconn jumped to his death in China, as questions are raised about the company's labour practices. more »

China school attacker faces death

A 47-year-old man was sentenced to death for the April stabbing of 29 children and 3 teachers in eastern China. more »

Comic thief nabbed by ... Spiderman

International Free Comic Day in was taken a little too literally by a customer in Australia, but Spiderman was on hand to catch the thief. more »

Twelve dead in Russian mine blast

Twelve men died, forty one were injured and more than eighty were still trapped underground after a build up of methane gas caused an explosion at the Raspadskaya mine in Russia early on Sunday. more »

Amsterdam stampede injures dozens

What was supposed to be a respectful Remembrance Day ceremony quickly turned to panic in Amsterdam. more »

Hijacked Russian oil tanker is rescued

Somali pirates hijack a Russian-owned oil tanker off the coast of Yemen and warn against rescue attempts. more »

Clues emerge in NYC car bomb plot

U.S. investigators are combing through evidence to determine whether a car bomb defused in New York City's Times Square is connected to terrorism. more »

Port-au-Prince market burns

Fire sweeps across downtown Port-au-Prince market. more »