Buildings damaged by M6.4 earthquake in Albania

A powerful earthquake struck Albania in southeastern Europe on Tuesday, collapsing buildings and causing other damage.
9 Taliban militants killed in fresh airstrikes
Nine Taliban militants were killed in two separate airstrikes conducted by the Afghan Air Force in eastern Laghman province, the command of Afghan special forces said Tuesday.
Bolivia gets back to normal after weeks of unrest
Bolivia slowly resumed normal activities on Monday, with schools and businesses reopening after weeks of disruptive protests, as the country prepares for new elections without ex-president Evo Morales.
Nine-year-old Belgian prodigy set for university degree
Like many other nine-year-olds, Laurent Simons likes TV and his pet dog. But he also wants to make artificial organs, and is about to get the qualifications to set him on his way.
Singapore invokes fake news law for the first time
Singapore has invoked a law against fake news for the first time, targeting an opposition party member over a Facebook post.
Domestic trade ban on endangered otters enacted
A ban on the domestic trade of two species of otters has taken effect in Japan to protect the endangered animals.
Pro-government Iranians rally in Tehran
Thousands of supporters of Iran's clerical regime rallied in Tehran, condemning anti-government protests which followed fuel price hikes by the government earlier this month.