Dozens of alleged victims of child sex abuse in Belgium's Roman Catholic Church announce they are to take legal action against the Vatican.

A superstitious Russian has died after persuading a friend to bury him alive for a night, hoping it would bring him good luck, investigators said.

Vincent "Vinny Gorgeous" Basciano, a New York City mobster convicted of murder for ordering the killing of an associate, avoids a death sentence.

Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan has rejected calls for his resignation, as he prepares to face a no-confidence motion in parliament.

California police recover a stolen laptop after a software programme sent its owner the suspect's photograph and location.

Fewer people died or were left homeless by last year's earthquake than officially claimed by Haiti, a draft report to the US government says.

Fifa president Sepp Blatter wins a fourth term in charge after attempts to delay Wednesday's election fail.

The global war on drugs has "failed" and legalisation would be a better option, according to a new report by group of politicians and former world leaders.