Obama lauds 'train heroes' at White House
US President Barack Obama feted three Americans who helped thwart a train attack in France, welcoming them to the White House and hailing their courage.
Clinton: Trump campaign is 'amazing'
Hillary Clinton ventured into the playful but politically appealing world of after-hours US TV night and could not help but talk about, who else? The Donald.
New Australian PM gets poll bounce
New Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has boosted his Liberal Party's standing in the opinion polls just days after ousting Tony Abbott.
Ukraine expands list of sanctions against Russia
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko expanded a list of sanctions against Russian companies and individuals held responsible for the ex-Soviet state's eastern uprising and for Moscow's annexation of Crimea.
Putin open to meeting Obama at UN headquarters
Russian President Vladimir Putin is "open to dialogue" and to meeting with his US counterpart Barak Obama when he visits the UN headquarters later this month.