A woman is arrested Wednesday after attempting to open an airplane door while in mid-air. According to police, the 52-year-old from Dania Beach, Fl. left her seat and tried to open the door as the United Airlines flight was descending into Seattle for landing.

South Africa has begun celebrations in honor of Nelson Mandela's 87th birthday. A torch, first lit in Mandela's former prison cell on Robben Island, will be carried across South Africa in an effort to raise awareness about HIV-Aids.

A Berlin grandmother announces she will retire when she turns 64 next year from her 49 year position as a prostitute in the city's diplomatic quarter. Renate Dolle told Germany's Bild newspaper, "I've got a lot of regular clients. "

A Berlin grandmother announces she will retire when she turns 64 next year from her 49 year position as a prostitute in the city's diplomatic quarter. Renate Dolle told Germany's Bild newspaper, "I've got a lot of regular clients. "

Amid rising summer temperatures, the Beijing city government is encouraging its workers to dress down in efforts to conserve energy. State media reported Friday that government staff has been given the OK to dress casually during internal meetings, so air conditioner usage can be kept to a minimum.