They were famed for their jet-set lifestyles and the names of their companies were emblazoned on airplanes, Formula One cars and the shirtfronts of cricket teams.
Iran is ready to work with the United States and its allies to stop Islamic State militants, but would like to see more flexibility on Iran's uranium enrichment program, senior Iranian officials told Reuters.
Japan would find it difficult to formulate an energy policy without nuclear power, given the country's lack of energy resources and the high cost of utilities for companies and households.
New Zealand Prime Minister John Key said on Sunday that his steady handling of the fragile economy was the "overwhelming" reason for the center-right National Party's historic third election victory.
Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi is feeling vindicated by the world's alarm over Islamic extremism that is fueling wars and bloodshed across the Middle East.
Afghanistan's rival presidential candidates signed a deal on Sunday to share power after months of turmoil over a disputed election that destabilized the nation while most foreign troops prepare to leave.
Ukrainian forces and rebels were due on Sunday to pull back under a new peace plan, but NATO's top military commander warned that there was a cease-fire "in name only" on the ground.
Survivors of German victims of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17, shot down over Ukraine, plan to sue Ukraine and its president for manslaughter by negligence, the lawyer representing them said on Sunday.
The US Secret Service is coming under renewed scrutiny after a man scaled the White House fence and made it all the way through the front door before he was apprehended.
British Prime Minister David Cameron insisted on Sunday that further devolution promised to Scotland could not leave England "overridden", as initial relief over the Scottish people's decision to reject independence gave way to squabbling over powers.
Israel said on Sunday it will send a delegation to indirect Gaza truce talks with Hamas in Cairo next week, although a minister said they would likely achieve nothing.
A pugnacious political maverick who wants tighter controls on the economy, immigration, and foreigners buying land is shaping up as the kingmaker in New Zealand elections on Saturday.
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