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.

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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.

NASA spacecraft prepares for cosmic date with Jupiter

A solar-powered spacecraft is spinning toward Jupiter for the closest encounter with the biggest planet in our solar system.

Study shows Australians drinking less alcohol

Young Australians are helping drive the nation to its lowest alcohol consumption levels since the early 1960s, according to a new study.

Independent, far-right candidates rise to the top

Australia was facing a prolonged period of political and economic instability on Monday as key independents who could determine the outcome of a cliffhanger national election ruled out doing a deal with either of the major parties.

Couple's mountaineering claims under investigation

Nepal has opened an investigation into an Indian couple accused of falsifying photographs to support their claim of summiting Mount Qomolangma this year, an official said on Monday.

Investigators question survivors

Bangladesh's prime minister visited a stadium where the bodies of three of the 20 slain hostages were taken after a weekend attack in the capital, while security officials on Monday questioned some of the people rescued and pursued information on the possible masterminds.

First 6 months of 2016 hottest ever recorded

Ski fields are struggling to open and winter electricity consumption is down in New Zealand after the first six months of 2016 proved to be the hottest start to a year that scientists have ever recorded.

'Honor' killings grow more brutal, draw backlash

Parveen Rafiq screamed from her rooftop, "I have killed my daughter. I have saved my honor. She will never shame me again."