Old guard, new capital: Indonesia facts ahead of election
Indonesia is voting for a new president and members of parliament on Wednesday.
Read more
Indonesia set for presidential vote, ex-general tipped to win
Indonesians vote in a presidential election Wednesday with Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto the clear favourite after a campaign mixing nationalist rhetoric and pledges to continue the era of popular outgoing leader Joko Widodo.
Read more
Trump threatens to 'encourage' attack of NATO members behind on payments
White House hopeful Donald Trump said on Saturday he would "encourage" Russia to attack members of NATO who had not met their financial obligations, his most extreme broadside against the military alliance he has long expressed skepticism about.
Read more
Netanyahu pledges 'safe passage' for Rafah civilians
Benjamin Netanyahu says in an interview airing Sunday that the Israeli military will provide "safe passage for the civilian population" ahead of an expected assault on the overcrowded southern Gaza city of Rafah, rejecting fears of a "catastrophe."
Read more
Swift touches down in US on dash to Super Bowl: reports
Music megastar Taylor Swift arrived back in the United States from Japan on Saturday, en route to watch boyfriend Travis Kelce play in the Super Bowl, US media reported.
Read more
Taylor takes one stroke lead into final day of Phoenix Open
Canadian Nick Taylor held a one stroke lead over American Sahith Theegala when darkness halted play in the third round of the PGA Tour's weather-disrupted Phoenix Open on Saturday.
Read more
Parades, parties, pageantry: What to know about Rio's Carnival
After weeks of sweaty, pulsating street parties, the Rio Carnival reaches its crescendo this Sunday with its main event, in which samba schools compete in dazzling parades.
Read more
Teens seek Jewish-Muslim dialogue in strained New Jersey suburb
They are only teenagers, but a pair of New Jersey high school students -- one Jewish and one Muslim -- are tackling an issue much bigger than themselves, bridging divides in their suburb shaken by the Israel-Hamas war.
Read more
Giron to face Paul in ATP Dallas Open final
Marcos Giron swept past fourth-seeded Adrian Mannarino 6-1, 6-3 on Saturday to set up a title clash with Tommy Paul at the ATP Dallas Open.
Read more
Trump cheers border bill collapse, vows 'deportation operation'
White House hopeful Donald Trump on Saturday celebrated the collapse of legislation targeting the migrant crisis on the US-Mexico border, while vowing that, if reelected, he would carry out a massive "deportation operation" on his first day in office.
Read moreIn The News
