Blow to Afghan women's rights

Afghanistan's parliament fails to pass a law banning violence against women in a blow to women's rights.

North Korea fires missiles

North Korea fires three short- range guided missiles, shattering a period of tentative diplomacy.

'Amazing' no one died

Officials are amazed there were no fatalities when two rush-hour trains collided in the US.

Moon strike dazzles scientists

An automated telescope monitoring the moon has captured images of a 40 kg rock slamming into the lunar surface, creating a bright flash of light, Nasa scientists have revealed.