Panda birth caught on camera

A Chinese giant panda born through artificial insemination gives birth to twins in northern Shaanxi province after going through the same process herself.

Afghan election violence

A gun battle and bomb attacks disrupt voting day as millions of Afghans go to the polls, defying Taliban threats of violence.

Africans in China face visa issue

Africans drawn to work in China's booming Guangzhou province are facing challenge as well as opportunity as the authorities tackle the issue of visa expiries.

Man dies in bull goring

A man has died after being gored by a bull during the corraleja festival in Colombia.

Sun-powered stadium makes the most of the weather

When the 8th World Games open in Taiwan on Thursday, the event will inaugurate a new stadium designed not only to power, cool and water itself, but also to withstand the island's typhoons and earthquakes.

India is cool in Brazil thanks to hot soap opera

India emerges as a big hit in Brazil through a popular soap opera staged partly in the South Asian country, providing local viewers a taste of its long lasting traditions.

Jackson doctor speaks out

Michael Jackson's physican, Conrad Murray, posts a video on YouTube, stressing his innocence and thanking his supporters.

French beach holiday for kids from conflict zones

Disadvantaged children in impoverished countries rarely get the opportunity to have a holiday.

A summer camp in northern France is offering 50 kids from regions such as the Palestinian territories, Lebanon and Western Sahara, a chance to relax on the beach.