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Russia: More than 50 Groups Targeted

Council of Europe Secretary General Thorbjørn Jagland should urge Russian leaders to end the crackdown on civil society groups during his visit to Russia. Jagland is in Moscow on May 19 to 22, 2013 for meetings with Presid...

Dozens Dead as Massive Tornado Hits Oklahoma

A tornado with 320 kilometer per hour winds has killed at least 51 people and caused massive destruction in the central U.S. state of Oklahoma, destroying two schools and entire neighborhoods.

World Health Assembly opens to discuss major health issues

WHO's Health Assembly, the world's largest health policy-making body, opened its 66th Session Monday in Geneva with around 3000 participants from around the world.

Nine-Year-Old Mars Rover Passes 40-Year-Old Record

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On the 3,309th Martian day, or sol, of its mission on Mars (May 15, 2013) NASA's Mars Ex...