Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin admits many of his wildlife stunts were staged, saying they were his way of raising awareness.

Libyan authorities make arrests following a deadly attack on the US consulate in Benghazi as further unrest over a US-made anti-Islam film is expected.

Yosemite park rangers expand a health advisory about a killer virus to nearly a quarter of a million people who have stayed there since June.

Oscar-winning actress Kathy Bates reveals she is recovering from surgery after being diagnosed with breast cancer two months ago.

Dutch voters back pro-European centrist parties and inflict heavy losses on a far-right Eurosceptic group.

Australia flies 30 asylum seekers to the Pacific island of Nauru, as Canberra begins to implement a new offshore processing policy.

Asian markets rise, following overnight gains on Wall Street, after the US Federal Reserve unveiled its latest stimulus plan.

The French magazine Closer publishes topless photos of the Duchess of Cambridge, which royal officials say will sadden her and Prince William.