'Crisis' in girls education: Michelle Obama
Michelle Obama spoke of a "crisis" gripping the world as she launched an initiative to help get girls into education, on the second day of her trip to Japan.
UN chief condemns 'deplorable' Tunis attack
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon condemned what he called the "deplorable" attack on Tunisia's national museum that left at least 17 tourists dead.
US first lady arrives in Japan for first time
Michelle Obama arrived in Japan on Wednesday afternoon on her first visit to the country, as part of a trip to highlight the importance of girls' education.
Prince Charles and Camilla arrive on US visit
Prince Charles and wife Camilla arrived in the United States for a jam-packed four-day visit that includes a meeting with President Barack Obama.
Israel's Likud, Zionist Union neck-and-neck: exit polls
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's rightwing Likud party was neck-and-neck with the centre-left Zionist Union in general election.
Israeli voting polls open for general election: AFP
AFP correspondents said, for elections to determine whether Israelis still want incumbent Benjamin Netanyahu as leader, or will seek change after six years.
Brazil's Rousseff pledges talks after mass protests
Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff pledged to hold talks with her growing number of critics and said her embattled government needed to show humility.
Obama: Republicans will change views on climate
US President Barack Obama has predicted Republicans will eventually ditch their skepticism about climate change in order to keep favor with voters.
Prince Harry to quit British army after 10 years
Prince Harry announced he is to leave the British army after 10 years' service that has seen him twice fight on the front line in Afghanistan.