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.

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Endangered wild horses returned to natural habitat

If the world's only surviving wild horses had a say in the matter, they might opt for a cozy stable and fresh daily oats, scientists studying them joke.

Clothing retailers invite rival brands to fill their empty spaces

As online deliveries surge and shop sales fall, Britain's retailers are looking to refit their once bustling superstores with new attractions such as rivals' fashion brands to fill empty spaces and keep shoppers coming through the door.

'Ugly mammals' fail to catch the eye of scientists, study shows

Pushed out of the limelight by cuddly koalas and kangaroos, Australia's less glamorous native bats and rodents have failed to catch the eyes of scientific researchers, a new study shows.