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Death toll now 40 in Nigeria building collapse: rescuers
Forty people died after a building collapse at the megachurch of one of Nigeria's most famous preachers
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Rivals bid for votes in 'knife-edge' Scotland referendum
Both 'Yes' and 'No' camps are scrambling to win over the undecided voters who could hold the balance in referendum
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Militant attack on army fort kills three FC men in North Waziristan
Officials say unknown number of militants started firing rocket-propelled grenades from all sides
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Labour laws: Myanmar suspends work permits
Suspension comes amid a global spotlight on the working conditions of migrant domestic helpers in Asia
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Currency woes: Argentina faces devaluation
President Cristina Kirchner has tried to convince Argentines to stop hoarding greenbacks and spend their pesos instead
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Transaction tax European consensus over watered-down ‘Tobin’ tax
In 2013, the Commission floated a 0.1% levy on stock and bond trades and 0.01% on the more complex derivatives.
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China: Output growth plunges to lowest in five years
Easy monetary policy suggested to stop deceleration.
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ISIS claims beheading of British aid worker: SITE
British prime minister terms the beheading "an act of pure evil".
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Formula E: Di Grassi wins dramatic inaugural race
Crash denies Prost victory at the last minute, Senna fails to finish.
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Davis Cup: Thailand leapfrog Pakistan into Group I
Hosts take unassailable 3-0 lead in decisive final