3 bodies found in search for US and Australian surfers who mysteriously vanished in Mexico

Three bodies have been discovered in a popular Mexican tourist area where an American and two Australians suddenly vanished last week having been on an apparent camping and surfing trip.

Sri Lanka race car mishap claims 7 lives, leaves 20 injured, officials confirm

A race car veered off the track during a competition in Sri Lanka on Sunday and rammed into a crowd of spectators and race officials, killing seven people and injuring 20 others, officials said.

Violence strikes Mexican elections as politicians, candidates are found dead in separate attacks

In a series of recent tragic incidents highlighting the dangers of political participation in Mexico, politicians and mayoral candidates have been killed in separate attacks over the past few months.

Israel strikes site in Iran in retaliation for weekend attack, FOX source says

Israel’s reported response follows Iran’s attack over the weekend. The war on Hamas in the Gaza Strip has inflamed decade-old tensions in the Middle East.

Iran fires ‘air defense batteries’ after sounds of explosions heard

Iran fired "air defense batteries" early Friday morning after reports of explosions near the city of Isfahan, according to the state-run IRNA news agency. 

Dubai flooding prompts cloud seeding questions

The heaviest rain ever recorded in the United Arab Emirates flooded portions of major highways and Dubai’s international airport in a matter of hours Tuesday.

Oscar Pistorius, Olympic 'Blade Runner,' struggles to find job post-prison: report

The double-amputee former South African track star Oscar Pistorius is struggling to find post-prison employment as members of his church see him as a "shadow" of the man he once was, according to a new report.

Palestinians return to southern Gaza after Israeli withdrawal, find city unrecognizable

Israeli troops withdrew from Khan Younis on Sunday after months of fighting and bombardment, leaving behind streets reduced to rubble and families searching for their destroyed or damaged homes.

Botswana threatens Germany with 20K elephants amid trophy hunting feud

Botswana, home to the world’s largest elephant population, has threatened to send 20,000 of the giant living land mammals to Germany to “roam free" amid a feud over trophy hunting.

Taiwan earthquake live updates: Trapped rock quarry workers safe

Taiwanese authorities say some 70 workers who were trapped in two rock quarries after the most powerful earthquake in 25 years rocked the island are safe.

Taiwan earthquake: Strongest in nearly 25 years leaves 9 dead

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan, damaging buildings and leaving several dead. Here’s what’s known about the massive quake.

Dutch police detain suspect after hostage standoff ends peacefully in nightclub

Dutch authorities have detained a man after he left a nightclub where hostages had been held. It brings a peaceful end to a tense, hours-long standoff.

Death toll rises to 115 in Moscow terror attack, 11 suspects arrested

The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) has claimed responsibility for one of the most deadly terrorist attacks in Russia in years

Kate Middleton announces cancer diagnosis in video message

Kate Middleton, princess of Wales, announced Friday that she has cancer and is currently undergoing chemotherapy.

Kate Middleton: A timeline of her disappearance, diagnosis

For weeks, users speculated about Kate Middleton's whereabouts and health condition. Here’s a timeline of what led to the news of her cancer diagnosis.