Canadian PM Stephen Harper describes as a "war zone" the heart of Lac-Megantic, where a runaway train carrying crude oil derailed and exploded.

The plane that crash-landed at San Francisco airport was below its target approach speed and the pilot tried to abort the landing, US officials say.

A baby has been born in the US using a new method for screening embryos during IVF which could dramatically reduce costs, researchers report.

Archbishop Desmond Tutu and the deputy president call for an end to a bitter row among members of Nelson Mandela's family, who remains critically ill.

Brazil request clarifications from the US government over allegations that its intelligence agencies spied on Brazilian citizens and companies.

A Chinese court gives former Railways Minister Liu Zhijun a suspended death sentence for bribery and abuse of power, state media report.

Trade talks between the United States and the European Union on a free trade area are set to open amid tensions over spying allegations and protected industries.

A US engineer found hanged in his Singapore apartment killed himself, a Singapore coroner rules, saying there was "no foul play".