British actor Alan Rickman has died, his agent confirmed to NBC News. He was 69.

A college student from California is the first American fatality identified in the Paris terror attacks.

Pope Francis has said he will probably remain pope for only a few years, adding that his predecessor was very brave for retiring.

The death toll from the wreck rose to at least 31 people of the 58 passengers and crew on board, according to Taipei fire officials.