Details of the value of the deal or of any conditions have not been given as yet.

Known by many for his role in 'The Good, the Bad and the Ugly', Wallach appeared in more than 80 films.

25 pigs mill around in open pens on tiny farm in Iowa. They are fat, robust and being raised to taste of rye whiskey.

About 100 Taliban killed in clashes that erupted as Afghanistan wrestled with crisis over alleged fraud in election.

Cheney believes Obama never meant to leave troops in Iraq, his decision to withdraw led to current instability.

Proposals by Buddhist monks to criminalise inter-faith marriage face strong opposition from women's rights groups.

Explosive devices were "very primary" and of "low intensity," police official says.

There has been noticeable uptick in Palestinian rocket fire at Israel in recent weeks.

More than two months after Sewol passenger ferry capsized, 74 pupils make their way back to class for the first time.

Analysts say kidnapping could be an attempt to refocus attention on group's demands for release of militant fighters.