3/16/2015

Russia's Putin reappears after 10 day absence, laughs off 'gossip'

Russian President Vladimir Putin reappeared on Monday after 10 unexplained days out of public view, laughing off the "gossip" over his health that had erupted during his absence.
The 62-year-old leader met the president of Kyrgystan at a lavish Tsarist-era palace outside St Petersburg in his first appearance since Feb. 5. His unexplained absence had fueled rumors he was ill, had been overthrown by the army or had even flown abroad to attend the birth of a love child.

Suspect charged in shooting of police officers in Ferguson, Missouri

 Jeffrey Williams is pictured in this undated booking photo
provided by the St. Louis County Police Department.
(Reuters) - A 20-year-old man was charged on Sunday with first-degree assault in last week's shooting of two policemen during a protest rally in Ferguson, Missouri, a crime that shocked a city that has been devastated by months of racial strife.

Ebola: Seventh British health worker sent home

A seventh UK healthcare worker has been flown back to the UK after suspected contact with Ebola.

How your face betrays your personality and health David Robson

(Getty Images)We are more than just a pretty face. It turns out the shape, size and even colour of our looks can relay some very important information about our personalities, health and sexuality. David Robson investigates.

China becomes the world's third largest arms exporter

China has become the world's third largest exporter of arms after the US and Russia, according to a new report.