Top 10 Highest Paid US CEOs of Standard & Poor's 500 Companies [SLIDESHOW]
David Simon, CEO of Simon Property, named highest paid CEO of 2011 in AP analysis.
Ukraine Parliament Brawl: Five Best Political Punch-Ups of All Time [VIDEO]
A parliamentary debate in Ukraine ended in chaos when the members from opposing parties brawled with each other - the latest bout in a dubious tradition of politcians behaving very, very badly.
Queen’s Diamond Jubilee: Royal Mail Unveil Stamps Commemorating 60-Year Reign [PHOTOS]
Eight new stamps have been issued to celebrate the Queen’s upcoming Diamond Jubilee.
Ronald Reagan's Blood Withdrawn from Auction
Vial of former US president's blood, taken at time of failed assassiation attempt, removed from online auction site
London 2012 Olympics: Saudi Arabia Refuse to Lift Ban on Female Athletes
Saudi Arabia could compete without female athletes after International Olympic Committee refuses to sanction actions forcing them to do so.
Sharon Stone Sued by Former Filipino Nanny Erlinda Elemen for 'Racist Slurs'
Sharon Stone 's nanny claims the actress made frequent racist slurs about her Filipino heritage and religion.
IPCC Report: 8,500 Complaints of Police Corruption in Three Years
Police watchdog recorded more than 8,500 allegations of police coruption from 2008-11, though only 13 officers found guilty.
Funeral of Disco Legend Donna Summer Held in Nashville [VIDEO]
Private funeral service held for disco queen Donna Summer in country music capital she came to call home.
David Cameron to Give Tory MPs Free Vote on Gay Marriage
Prime Minister to allow free vote on same-sex marriage after recent opposition from backbenchers.
South Korea to Chemically Castrate Repeat Child Rapist
A 45-year-old man known as Park first person to be chemically castrated in South Korea.
Wingman Gary Connery Lands Safely After Falling 2,400 ft Without a Parachute [VIDEO]
Daredevil stuntman Gary Connery becomes first person to fall from such height without deploying parachute.
Osama Bin Laden Death: Pakistani Doctor Shakil Afridi Sentenced to 33 Years For Helping US Kill al-Qaida Chief
Dr Shakil Afridi accused of treason after setting up fake vaccination camp in Abbottabad to verify Osama Bin Laden was living in the city.
Canada Cannibal Vince Weiguang Li Believed Victim Tim McLean ‘Was an Alien’
Paranoid schizophrenic who beheaded fellow passenger on Canadian coach in 2008 thought he was an alien.
Northern Ireland Secretary Owen Patterson Becomes First Cabinet Minister to Come Out Against Gay Marriage
Owen Patterson first cabinet minister to reject David Cameron's plans to legalise same-sex marriage.
Al-Megrahi Death: Desmond Tutu, Professor Noam Chomsky Call for Inquiry into Lockerbie Bomber's Conviction
Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Professor Noam Chomsky and Private Eye editor Ian Hislop among those who signed letter calling for fresh inquiry into Lockerbie bombing.
Shafilea Ahmed Murder: Parents ‘Killed Teenager with Plastic Bag’ Younger Sister Alesha Tells Court
Trail continues of Iftikhar and Farzana Ahmed, who are accused of killing their daughter Shafilea.
Chris Mahlangu Found Guilty of South African White Supremacist Eugene Terreblanche's Murder [VIDEO]
Farm worker Chris Mahlangu found guilty of the murder of white supremacist leader Eugene Terreblanche while co-accused Patrick Ndlovu found not guilty.
Ex-Altar Boy Christopher Hunnisett Sentenced to Life For Murdering Gay Lover Peter Bick With a Hammer
Ex-Altar Boy Christopher Hunniset sentenced to life in jail after previously been acquitted for murdering vicar Ronald Glazebrook.
Ronald Reagan’s Blood Sold at Auction Angers Supporters - Simple Reaganomics says Seller
Ronald Reagan Foundation outraged at PFC Auctions for selling vial of former president’s blood.
Third of Malaria Drugs Fake or Sub-Standard in Asia and Africa
Study suggests battle against malaria undermined by fake and poor quality drugs across Southeast Asia and sub-Saharan Africa.
Basking Shark Spotted Swimming in Looe Harbour, Cornwall [PICTURES]
Huge basking shark spotted swimming in British harbour for first time in 20 years.
Funeral of Lockerbie Bomber al-Megrahi Held in Libya [VIDEO/PHOTOS]
Small ceremony held for funeral of Abdelbaset al-Megrahi, convicted of murdering 270 in Lockerbie.
Walter Mitty Hunt Website Set to Expose Fake Army Heroes
Troops set up website to shame people who claim to have won medals for bravery and valour with armed forces.
Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt Faces Investigation Over Donations From Media Companies
Under pressure: Jeremy Hunt to be investigated by Parliamentary Standards Commissioner over claims he did not register £27,000 donations.
Al-Megrahi Death: David Cameron Rejects Fresh Lockerbie Bombing Inquiry
Prime Minister says no new Lockerbie bombing inquiry as Al-Megrahi's funeral to be held in Tripoli.
Belfast Harbour Missing Baby Fears Dismissed by Police as False Alarm
Northern Ireland police call off search for baby believed to have fallen into Belfast Lough from Stena Line ferry.
Public Sector Pension Strikes: Prison Officer's Walkout 'Unlawful' Says Ministry of Justice
Prison guards may be forced back to work as around 400,000 strike over public sector pensions
London 2012 Games: Olympics Torch Lit in Ceremony in Games Birthplace of Olympia
Countdown to London 2012 Olympics moves up a gear with ceremonial lighting of the torch and start of relay to London.
Belfast Port Search Resumes for Baby Who Fell from Stena Line Ferry with Mother
Emergency services resume search for missing baby who fell from ferry as it docked in Belfast.
Abu Qatada's European Court Deportation Appeal Rejected by Judges
European Court of Human Rights judges reject Qatada's appeal but say Home Secretary Theresa May was wrong over deadline.