German soccer team Teutonia Ottensen was punished for walking off the field in protest after their Black team captain Marcus Coffie claimed an opposing player racially abused him during a game.
Hong Kong-born Canadian Parliament member Jenny Kwan said that the Canadian Security Intelligence Service said she is on China's "evergreen" target list.
A Japanese court ruled Tuesday that it is unconstitutional for the country to not recognize same-sex marriages. Supporters say the ruling was a step toward marriage equality.
An Australian man snorkeling in coastal water was able to survive multiple attacks by a large crocodile, using his hands to pry its mouth open to release its grip.
A fire broke out in a hospital room outside of Vienna, Austria. About 90 patients were evacuated, but at least three men died in the blaze. It is not clear what caused the fire.
At least 10 people died, and 55 others were injured when a pilgrim bus skidded off of a bridge in India. Residents and authorities launched a rescue operation.
The government of Nepal held a celebration Monday to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the first ascent of Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world.
China sent veteran astronaut Jing Haipeng into space with two first-time cadets, including one who is a civilian. They will spend five months at the Tiangong Space Station.
Joran van der Sloot, the prime suspect in the disappearance of Natalee Holloway, was allegedly beaten in prison and his lawyer is requesting better security for his client.
Polish President Andrzej Duda says he will sign a bill meant to curb Russian influence, but critics allege it is intended to hurt the opposition party ahead of elections.