A French air force jet crashes into a home for disabled people in central France, reportedly killing one person and injuring six others.

Protests take place in the Nicaraguan capital, Managua, against plans for a canal linking the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

Hong Kong authorities begin clearing barricades at the main protest camp, after more than two months of pro-democracy demonstrations.

The United States House of Representatives passes a bill that will impose sanctions on Venezuelan officials who violate protesters' rights.

Asian shares drop again Thursday as falling oil prices continued to fuel global growth fears.

The price of oil falls below $65 per barrel after two separate reports indicate a global supply glut.

At least six Afghan soldiers are killed by a suicide bomber on the outskirts of the capital Kabul, police and officials say.

Online search giant Google is shutting down its Google News service in Spain before a new intellectual property law is introduced.