Truck veers out of control as brakes fail in deadly crash (video)

Caught by a dashboard camera of a vehicle travelling the highway, a truck lost control when its brakes failed, and slammed into four other vehicles.

On the highway outside the city of Chelyabinsk in Russia's Urals, the driver of a heavy Volvo truck completely lost control of his vehicle when its brakes failed.

The truck swerved onto the wrong side of the road and collided with two cars, a KAMAZ truck and a van.... read more and watch video.

Turkish military aircraft crashes in Syria

According to media reports, a Turkish military aircraft has crashed in Syria. The aircraft appears to have been shot down and the two pilots have been rescued.

Lebanon-based Al-Mayadeen TV is reporting that the plane went down as Syrian air defense opened fire.

In other unconfirmed reports, it has been said that Syria had shot at two Turkish fighter jets that entered Syrian airspace... read full story.

Assange: First interview since seeking asylum in Ecuador Embassy

In his first interview since seeking political asylum in the Ecuadorian Embassy, Julian Assange speaks to ABC Radio National, Australia.

WikiLeaks founder, Julian Assange has accused both the U.K. and Sweden of conspiring to trap him in England, while U.S. authorities build a legal case against him. He has further stated that the Australian government has abandoned him by refusing to intervene in his extradition... read more and listen to interview.