Malaysia PM criticises upcoming demonstration
Malaysia's Prime Minister Najib Razak criticised organisers of a weekend protest demanding his ouster, saying the timing and venue of the demonstration would clash with independence day parade rehearsals.
More than 70 dead in Austrian migrant truck tragedy: government
The bodies of more than 70 dead migrants have been recovered from an abandoned truck found on an Austrian motorway, more than the initial estimate of between 20 and 50.
Merkel vows no tolerance for migrant hate as 55 die in Mediterranean
German Chancellor Angela Merkel faced down far-right hecklers vowing zero tolerance for "vile" anti-migrant violence as rescuers found 55 corpses on stricken boats in the Mediterranean.
US shooting suspect dead from self-inflicted gunshot wound: official
The man suspected of killing two journalists as they carried out a live interview in Virginia died Wednesday from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Olympics: LA officials ponder $4.1 billion 2024 Olympic bid proposal
The Los Angeles city council is reviewing a $4.1 billion bid proposal for the 2024 Summer Olympics that backers say could produce a surplus of $161 million.
White House presses Congress to act on gun control after TV shooting
The White House issued a rapid call for Congress to pass gun control laws, after two journalists were shot to death during a live television broadcast.
Hungary migrant crisis escalates as police fire tear gas
Hungary's migrant crisis escalated as police fired tear gas at the EU country's main processing centre.
Migrants crossing into Hungary hit record levels
Record numbers of migrants streaming into EU member state Hungary from Serbia continue to climb, police said.
Fear and despair in Kashmir as India-Pakistan talks falter
India and Pakistan aborted rare talks on their festering conflict in Kashmir this weekend under a cloud of recriminations.