Major changes underway for China's workers

Some dramatic economic and demographic shifts in the People's Republic have allowed the Chinese work force flex their muscle

• Apr 18, 2014

Good Friday ceremony at sea turns deadly in Indonesia

Overloaded boat capsizes in high waves during procession marking Catholic holiday

• Apr 18, 2014

Separatists in eastern Ukraine thumb noses at interim deal

Moscow, Kiev agreed on steps to reduce tensions but pro-Russian insurgents refusing to leave occupied buildings

• Apr 18, 2014

Ferry captain charged with negligence, abandoning ship

Desperation grows in search for hundreds of passengers, as ferry slips below wate;

• Apr 18, 2014

Mount Everest avalanche is its worst disaster ever

At least 12 guides killed, 4 missing as they prepared for climbing season on world's highest peak

• Apr 18, 2014

Iran hanging halted when victim's mother forgives murderer at last moment

Hanging in Iran did not go as planned when victim's mother stepped forward to save convicted killer's life

• Apr 17, 2014

Kerry denounces anti-Semitic leaflets handed out in Ukraine

Leaflets handed out in Ukraine demand Jews register with authorities; some believe leaflets are fake

• Apr 17, 2014

Sanctions are taking toll on Russian economy

Putin could find the price for Russia's actions in Ukraine is a recession at home -- and a big blow to his popularity home

• Apr 17, 2014

Obama: My hope is to see Russia follow through on its Ukraine promises

He conveyed skepticism about Russia's promises to deescalate the situation in Ukraine

• Apr 17, 2014

New strain of Ebola spreads, kills in West Africa

Death toll from outbreak grows as scientists identify unique strain of virus responsible

• Apr 17, 2014

Pope breaks rules as he washes feet of disabled people in pre-Easter ritual

Pope Francis embraces a practice that riled traditional Catholics when he first did it last year

• Apr 17, 2014

Fantasy sand sculptures

Award-winning sand sculptors from across the globe have been working to create sculptures influenced by fairy tales and fables in England

• Apr 17, 2014
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Diplomats agree on steps to ease tensions in Ukraine

Top diplomats in Geneva agree to take immediate steps toward calming pressure around international crisis

• Apr 17, 2014

Prisoners stage "Jesus Christ Superstar" in Peru

Inmates at Sarita Colonia prison participate in play for Holy Week

• Apr 17, 2014
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More data but 1 less lead in Flight 370 search

As robotic submarine clocks 1st full mission scanning ocean floor, another possible lead turns out to be a dead-end

• Apr 17, 2014

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