Britain election kicks off with parties neck and neck
British Prime Minister will ask Queen Elizabeth II to dissolve parliament, kicking off formal campaigning for one of the most unpredictable elections.
Uzbekistan president set for win in predictable poll
Uzbekistan's President Islam Karimov looked certain to claim victory in presidential polls.
Apple CEO Tim Cook slams US 'dangerous discrimination' laws
Apple chief Tim Cook slammed what he called a wave of "dangerous" laws in several US states that he said promote discrimination and erode equality.
White House showed 'reprehensible animosity' to Netanyahu: Boehner
The Obama administration has displayed "reprehensible animosity" towards Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
China's Xi attempts to reassure on Asian investment, economy
China's President Xi Jinping said that Beijing's new Asian investment schemes do not aim to displace existing regional programmes.
Clinton wiped email server 'clean': Republican chairman
Hillary Clinton wiped "clean" her private server that hosted her emails while secretary of state, permanently deleting all correspondence.
UN Security Council holds Libya arms embargo in place
The UN Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution to step up the fight against Islamic extremists in Libya but without lifting the arms embargo.
Britain to release Prince Charles 'black spider memos'
Britain's top court ruled that secret letters from Prince Charles to government ministries should be published, in a potential setback for the monarch.
Japan confirms participation in EXPO-2017
Japan has officially confirmed participation in the upcoming EXPO-2017 in Astana.