Lightning kills one as teens play football in Russia's Far East

A teenager was killed and 10 others injured after lightning hit a stadium in Russia's Far East city of Khabarovsk on Thursday, local authorities said.

// Aug. 13, 2009 - 05:21 GMT


13 people on plane heading for tourist region killed in crash

All 13 people aboard a chartered plane heading to a tourist region of Papua New Guinea were killed when the plane crashed while approaching rugged terrain during bad weather, Australia's prime minister said on Wednesday.

// Aug. 13, 2009 - 05:35 GMT


From mosquito to warlord: amazing ice sculptures in Moscow

Moscows Ice Sculpture Museum is open to the public all year round, showcasing one-of-a-kind masterpieces. Visitors can cast their gaze upon frozen characters from Russian fairy tales and have a drink from a glass made of ice. </p>

// Aug. 13, 2009 - 05:37 GMT


Michael Jackson fans rehearse flash mob dance in Moscow.

Michael Jackson fans are rehearsing for the largest flash mob dance in Russian history. On August 29, the birthday of the King of Pop, dancing zombies will perform a mass Thriller dance. </p>

// Aug. 13, 2009 - 05:39 GMT


Michael Jackson fans rehearse flash mob dance in Moscow

Michael Jackson fans are rehearsing for the largest flash mob dance in Russian history. On August 29, the birthday of the King of Pop, dancing zombies will perform a mass Thriller dance. </p>

// Aug. 13, 2009 - 05:39 GMT


Lockerbie bomber may be transferred to Libya on health grounds

The man convicted of organizing the 1988 Lockerbie plane bombing may be transferred from a Glasgow jail to Libya next week on compassionate grounds, British media said on Thursday.

// Aug. 13, 2009 - 05:54 GMT


North Korea begins Arirang games

North Korea mobilises 100,000 participants at its Arirang Festival, famous for the high level of artistry, peculiar style and vast scale.

// Aug. 13, 2009 - 06:10 GMT


Korea begins Arirang games

North Korea mobilises 100,000 participants at its Arirang Festival, famous for the high level of artistry, peculiar style and vast scale.

// Aug. 13, 2009 - 06:10 GMT


China donates $16 million to Taiwan typhoon victims

// Aug. 13, 2009 - 06:23 GMT


U.S. discount airline offers monthly passes

// Aug. 13, 2009 - 06:29 GMT