Australia urged to review handling of refugees

Australia should hold a wide-ranging judicial review of its treatment of asylum-seekers from Sri Lanka, the United Nations' human rights office said on Tuesday amid an uproar over Canberra's handling of the issue.

Gandhi to stand with British foes

Mahatma Gandhi, who led efforts to end British rule in India and was repeatedly imprisoned, will be honored with a statue outside the UK Parliament that will stand alongside tributes to several colonial-era adversaries.

Typhoon batters Okinawa, barrels toward Japan's heart

Typhoon Neoguri lashed Japan's southern Okinawa islands on Tuesday, forcing over half a million people to seek shelter, as the region's worst storm in years damaged buildings, downed trees and brought air and sea traffic to a halt.

Netanyahu says ground invasion of Gaza possible

Prime minister: Military forces must be prepared to 'go all the way'

Obama urges restraint

US President Barack Obama urged Israelis and Palestinians to restrain themselves and put an end to acts of retribution in the recent round of violence.

Iraqi parliament sets new date for session

Iraq's parliament on Tuesday officially rescheduled its next session for early next week in the wake of growing criticism over initial plans for a five-week break.

Ukraine vows offensive as rebels regroup

Ukraine's government signaled its intention to press on with its campaign against rebels on Tuesday, while the militants, regrouping after losing their stronghold, said they were preparing to fight back.

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US WWII survivors recall Saipan battle

Veterans at attack's 70th anniversary event say they were 'scared as hell'

Rare bird may decide US Senate makeup

An obscure, chicken-sized bird best known for its mating dance could help determine whether Democrats or Republicans control the US Senate in the November elections.

UK vows to probe allegations of child sex abuse

PM under pressure to launch inquiry; 114 'potentially relevant files' missing

Australia investigates claims swim coaches molested youths

An Australian national inquiry into child sex abuse switched its focus on Monday from the Catholic Church to the professional swimming community and how it reacted to allegations against two Olympic coaches.