Protests erupt after police kill black man

Hundreds gather for a prayer vigil, with speakers urging peaceful demonstrations

Muslims hit hard during Ramadan

At least 350 people around the world killed in terrorist attacks during the period of reflection

Too dangerous to talk on phone? Some cities explore 911 texting

With gunshots ringing out just feet away, Eddie Justice hid in a bathroom in the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida, and frantically texted his mother for help.

Workout buffs trade gym for national landmarks

When college rowing buddies Bojan Mandaric and Brogan Graham vowed to stay in shape post-graduation, they didn't want to shovel out hundreds of dollars to join a gym or even drop $20 for a yoga class. So they returned to one of their most grueling college workouts: the stairs at Harvard Stadium.

Dry weather conditions affect lifestyle of nomads

Every spring Hasan Bacak, his wife, Emine, and their 1-year old son, Mehmet, migrate for weeks in search of higher ground for their livestock to graze. Theirs is a simple life shaped by the tempo of the seasons.

With surge of retirees, elder care concerns rise

As he wheels his 77-year-old aunt away from Bangkok's first day center for the elderly, Nakhon reflects on the familial duties that oblige him to juggle night-shift work and care for his aging relative.

Report slams Blair over legal basis for war

Ex-prime minister says will 'take full responsibility' for mistakes over invasion

Trump praises Saddam for killing terrorists

Donald Trump has praised late Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein for killing off "terrorists", reprising previous comments in support of dictators and earning a swift rebuke from White House rival Hillary Clinton.

Pistorius jailed for six years for murdering his girlfriend

South African Paralympian Oscar Pistorius was sentenced on Wednesday to six years in jail for murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp at his home three years ago.

Court: Messi gets 21 months for tax fraud

A court in Spain on Wednesday sentenced Barcelona's star striker Lionel Messi and his father to 21 months in jail for tax fraud and slapped them with a fine of $4.1 million.

IN BRIEF (Page 11)

China committed to peaceful resolution of disputes

I am delighted to attend the China-US dialogue on South China Sea between Chinese and US think tanks jointly organized by the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and Chongyang Institute for Financial Studies at Renmin University and meet with old and new friends. I would like to take this opportunity to thank both organizations for putting this dialogue together and my sincere thanks go to all of you here who have for long cared for and supported the development of China-US relations.