USA

The new Barbie ... with a hijab

The doll is a replica of the Olympic fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad

14 November 2017

USA

US holds naval drill in South Korean peninsula

Donald Trump's 12-day tour of Asia has not lessened tension between the US and North Korea. Events took a personal turn over the weekend with the two leaders trading personal insults.

13 November 2017

Philippines

Duterte sings Trump's praises: and the feeling is mutual

A much-anticipated bilateral between the two leaders at the ASEAN summit sidesteps difficult discussions about Duterte's bloody war on drugs.

13 November 2017

Vietnam

Trump shifts stance on Russia election meddling

He says he believes US intelligence agencies on the issue but still wants to get on with Russia

12 November 2017

USA

Watch: Truck thief suspect leads police on dramatic chase

Officers’ bid to stop man near Oklahoma City was like something out of a film.

11 November 2017

USA

Comedian Louis C.K. admits sexual misconduct claims are true

It follows a series of allegations by women, dating back 15 years

11 November 2017

USA

Ex-Trump aide Flynn rejects 'kidnap cleric plot' reports

US media says Flynn is being probed over an alleged plan to return a dissident cleric to Turkey in return for millions of dollars

11 November 2017

Vietnam

APEC summit: 'TPP' free trade push continues despite Trump withdrawal

Trump used the summit to reiterate his vision of 'America First'

11 November 2017

USA

Russian cyber meddling 'deflected scandalous news about Trump' - AP

Russian cyber meddling 'actively distracted attention' away from critical online media about Donald Trump, AP finds.

10 November 2017

World News

Euroviews. View: Defending the liberal world order

The only way to protect the liberal world order is for powers, beginning with the EU, to step into the breach, writes Guy Verhofstadt

10 November 2017

Vietnam

Stage set at APEC summit for Trump-Putin meeting

The pair previously met at a G20 summit in Hamburg in July

10 November 2017

USA

Actor Steven Seagal accused of harassment by Portia de Rossi

The actress said Seagal unzipped his trousers during an audition

10 November 2017

USA

Mexican national executed in the US

A Mexican national on death row in the US, has been executed despite Mexican authorities pleading for his life to be spared

9 November 2017

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Filipinos protest against Trump visit

Protesters demonstrate against Trump visit to Philippines.

9 November 2017

USA

Facebook trials asking users for nude photos to combat revenge porn

Technology being piloted in Australia will require users to send the images to themselves via messenger

8 November 2017

USA

How easy is it to purchase a firearm in the US?

What regulations are in place in which states in the US - can anyone walk into a shop and buy a gun?

8 November 2017

Cult

Grammy winner Seal pays tribute to Sinatra, Fitzgerald and Cole in new album

British artist, Seal, best known for his 1990's soul and R&B hits, pays tribute to jazz and swing legends in his new album, 'Standards'.

8 November 2017

World

Trump one year on: our correspondents look back

"In Europe people have settled on a policy of 'just wait him out'" - Stefan Grobe, Euronews

8 November 2017

Syria

Russia opposes UN resolution on Syria chemical attacks investigation

France, Britain, the US, and Germany demand UN extend mandate on Syria chemical probe while Russia says there is not enough evidence.

8 November 2017

USA

Danica Roem makes transgender history with election success in US

The 33-year-old beat a rival who refused to refer to her as 'she'.

8 November 2017