Would be British PM sparks row

Andrea Leadsom, one of two candidates vying to become the next British prime minister, has caused an uproar by suggesting that being a mother means she has a greater stake in the country's future than her childless rival Theresa May.

Israel find may help solve mystery

An archaeological discovery announced on Sunday in Israel may help solve an enduring biblical mystery: where did the ancient Philistines come from?

Thousands mourn philanthropist Abdul Sattar Edhi

Pakistani philanthropist Abdul Sattar Edhi, revered as a "living saint" in the South Asian nation, was buried on the outskirts of Karachi on Saturday after a state funeral attended by thousands of people.

Demonstrators rally over black man's killing

Prominent Black Lives Matter activist DeRay Mckesson was one of several people arrested Saturday night during an often-tense protest in Louisiana that included a contingent of hundreds of people who took to the streets to call for justice and voice anger over the fatal shooting of a black man by two white police officers.

Death toll climbs as fighting intensifies

At least 272 people have died in fighting between South Sudan's rival factions in the capital Juba, including 33 civilians, a government source said on Sunday, as heavy gunfire erupted again in parts the city.

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After days of limbo, premier claims win

Australia's prime minister said on Sunday that his conservative coalition government was re-elected for a second three-year term, after a chaotic national election that left the country in a state of political paralysis for more than a week while officials scrambled to sort out who had won the tight race.

Terror attack kills 37 at shrine

Islamic State group extremists attacked a Shiite shrine north of Baghdad, killing 37 people, just days after one of the deadliest bombings in the country, officials said on Friday.

Massive traffic jam claims 12 lives

Twelve people have died during a massive three-day traffic jam in Indonesia that stretched more than 20 kilometers and brought thousands of holidaymakers to a complete standstill, an official said on Friday.

UK to have first female leader after Thatcher

Britain will have its first female prime minister since Margaret Thatcher after Theresa May and Andrea Leadsom made the shortlist on Thursday to be the leader who will guide the country out of the EU.

Senate backs bill to label genetically modified food

Food packages in the United States would for the first time be required to carry labels listing genetically modified ingredients under legislation the Senate backed on Thursday.

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