Kerry hails 'enormous progress' in new-look Sri Lanka
US Secretary of State John Kerry hailed Sri Lanka for making "enormous progress" since the departure of strongman Mahinda Rajapakse.
Embattled Rousseff pledges support for Brazil workers
Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff took to social media rather than make a formal May Day address to underscore her government's commitment to workers' rights.
Hundreds in New York demand justice for Freddie Gray
Several hundred people protested in New York demanding police reform and justice for the African-American man who died from injuries sustained in custody in Baltimore.
British PM in 'career-defining' election slip
Politicians are often accused of pursuing their own interests and British Prime Minister David Cameron did little to dispel the impression.
'Stand By Me' singer Ben E. King dead at 76
Ben E. King, the soul singer whose Gospel-influenced "Stand By Me" became one of the most broadcast songs of the 20th century, has died at 76.
Bieber plays down 'rumours' over Italy police quizzing
Pop star Justin Bieber laughed off media reports that he was quizzed by police in Rome over Argentina's request for him to be arrested.
Baltimore braces for fresh large-scale protest
National Guard troops patrolled the tense streets of Baltimore in large numbers in anticipation of a fresh large-scale protest over the death of a young African-American man in police custody.
Microsoft courts app makers with dive into Windows 10
Microsoft made a new pitch to app makers, promising an audience of more than a billion people if they develop services for the upcoming Windows 10 operating system.
US Supreme Court appears split on gay marriage
The US Supreme Court appeared dividedon whether same-sex couples have a constitutional right to wed, as it weighs a potentially historic decision.
From drunk to radical, how a Boston bomber was born
Boston bomber Tamerlan Tsarnaev was a flashy dresser who smoked pot and drank alcohol before his dreams of becoming a boxing champion were crushed.
Baltimore police use smoke bombs, pepper pellets on protesters
Police in Baltimore fired smoke bombs and pepper pellets at hundreds of protesters who defied a night-time curfew that took effect across the city.
Obama hosts glitzy state dinner for Japan PM
A presidential haiku, sashimi salads and a red carpet awaited Japan's Shinzo Abe at the White House, as Barack Obama offered the prime minister a grand welcome.
Courtney Love sued by co-author of long-awaited memoir
A music journalist who worked on Courtney Love's long-awaited memoir has sued her, saying that the rock singer failed to compensate him.
Photo exhibition dedicated to Victory Day to take place in Almaty and Astana in early May
A photo exhibition dedicated to the 70th anniversary of the Victory in the World War II will open in Almaty on May 6 and in Astana on May 7.
Baltimore awakes to aftermath of riots over black man's custody death
Riot police stood guard on the smouldering streets of the US city of Baltimore after protesters incensed by the death of a young black man.
Yahoo unveils new online video series
US Internet giant Yahoo said it was expanding its online offerings, unveiling 18 new video series with which it hopes to attract a larger audience and advertisers.
Defense to launch bid to save Boston bomber from death
Celebrated defense lawyer Judy Clarke will launch her bid to save 21-year-old convicted killer Dzhokhar Tsarnaev from the death penalty for bombing the Boston Marathon in 2013.
Clinton Foundation admits financial disclosure 'mistakes'
Officials at the philanthropy founded by Bill and Hillary Clinton admitted that the organization has made financial disclosure "mistakes" and vowed to quickly correct the errors.
Golovkin wins Highest KO Percentage in Middleweight History from BWAA
Gennady Golovkin has attended the Boxing Writers Association of America dinner in New York along with Terence Crawford, Bernard Hopkins and Roy Jones J.
Chile volcano belches more smoke after twin eruptions
A large column of smoke streamed from Chile's Calbuco volcano, prompting new warnings that it could erupt again.