Explosion rocks Oslo government offices
A loud explosion shattered windows Friday at the government headquarters in Oslo which includes the prime minister's office, injuring several people. (July 22)
James Murdoch accused of lying
A British lawmaker wants police to investigate whether James Murdoch, son of Rupert Murdoch, lied to Parliament. (July 22)
U.N. pleads for more aid to famine-hit Somalia
The United Nations appealed for another half-billion dollars in aid to deal with a serious famine in the Horn of Africa. Around 1.5 million Somalis remain stuck in the country as the worst drought in 20 years hits the country. (July 21)
Hacking scandal spreads to politicians
Britain's phone-hacking scandal spread to more of the country's political elite as Prime Minister David Cameron drew his political foes into the national crisis and denied that his staff had tried to thwart any police investigations. (July 19)
Drought leads to famine in Somalia
The United Nations declared famine in parts of southern Somalia, signalling to donors the need for more aid. International aid agencies will not travel into Somalia due to the influence of Islamic insurgents affiliated with al Qaeda, leading many to flee the country. (July 20)
Cameron: 'My staff behaved entirely properly'
British Prime Minister David Cameron denied claims that his staff tried to stop an inquiry into phone hacking and bribery at the News of the World and defended his decision to hire one of the tabloid's editors as his communications chief. (July 20)
Japan bans beef due to radiation fears
A ban on beef sourced from areas surrounding the Fukushima nuclear plant was put into effect in Japan due to possible radiation associated with the damaged plant. (July 19)
Murdoch attacker has no comment
The man arrested for throwing an apparent foam pie at Rupert Murdoch spoke to journalists as he was taken away, saying "I'm sure that Murdoch would appreciate the irony that I cannot comment on an ongoing police investigation."
Rebekah Brooks apologizes
Ex-Murdoch newspaper chief Rebekah Brooks apologized to Parliament members of the House of Commons culture, media and sport committee for allegations of unethical journalistic practices by "News of the World."