'Fifth Beatle' George Martin dies aged 90

George Martin, known as "the fifth Beatle" for his work in shaping the band that became one of the world's most influential music forces, has died at the age of 90.

Netanyahu's no to Obama no big deal but impolite

Israel would have shown good manners had it informed the United States directly rather than through the news media that it was turning down a proposed summit meeting with US President Barack Obama, the White House said on Tuesday.

Zika 'links' to new, paralyzing disease

Suspected of causing brain damage in babies and a rare neurological ailment in adults, the Zika virus was linked by researchers on Tuesday to a third disorder: paralysis-causing myelitis.

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First uterus transplant recipient in US 'grateful'

The recipient of the nation's first uterus transplant said on Monday that she prayed for years to be able to bear a child, and is grateful to the deceased donor's family and surgeons who've given her that chance.

Gaza marvels at new 'Samson'

A modern-day Samson is performing feats of physical strength in Gaza.

Malaysia says still 'hopeful' of finding missing plane

A moment of silence was observed by Malaysian lawmakers on Tuesday, as the country remained hopeful of finding Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 two years after its disappearance.

UN agency issues new safety rules for aircraft

The United Nations' aviation agency on Monday announced new requirements for the real-time tracking of civilian aircraft in distress, following the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 two years ago.

EU pushes for Turkey deal next week

European Union leaders on Monday hailed a "breakthrough" in talks with Turkey on a deal to curb the migrant crisis, but a final decision has been delayed until a summit next week to flesh out the details of Ankara's new demands.

As 'Jungle' razed, refugees fan out along French coast

"It's my last hope," sighs an Albanian migrant in Dieppe, watching a ferry leave for the United Kingdom from behind a high fence reinforced by barbed wire.

Women still wait to remarry

Japanese women still face a 100-day wait before they can remarry following legal changes approved on Tuesday by the Cabinet, a move condemned as discriminatory by a UN rights group.

President attacks Trump's 'easy solutions'

Mexico's president has said his country will not pay for White House hopeful Donald Trump's proposed wall along the US-Mexico border, and likened his "strident tone" to the ascent of dictators like Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini.