A witness at the Arizona shooting of U.S. congresswoman Gabrielle Gifford recounts how she pulled ammunition away from the attacker as he was reloading.

Some fear that the war of words in American politics is creating an atmosphere for violence.

As Haiti’s one-year earthquake anniversary approaches, many wonder why the pace of rebuilding seems slow.

Ten suspected Somali pirates go on trial in the German port city of Hamburg, accused of hijacking a German cargo ship last April.

Over 900 residents are forced to flee after a powerful ash eruption at Mount Bulusan in southeastern Philippines.

15,000 pilgrams flock to see official unveiling of the world’s tallest statue of Jesus in Poland.

Tea Party champion, and former U.S. vice presidential candidate, Sarah Palin, prepares to release a new book.

Lawyers ‘unable’ to meet a man jailed in China for setting up a help group for parents of children affected by the tainted milk scandal.

Miners and rescue workers trapped underground by floods have been brought out.

The words from Pope Benedict saying condoms are allowable to prevent the spread of HIV has reignited a lively debate inside and outside the Roman Catholic Church.