Mayor of Madonna's 'provincial' hometown hits back
The mayor of Madonna's hometown has risen to the city's honor after the pop superstar said she would never want to return to such a "provincial" place
Facebook rolling out payments to friends in Messenger
Facebook announced it was launching a system to send money to friends for US customers using its Messenger mobile app.
From cancer-battling bacteria to life on Mars at TED
Brilliant minds wrapped around heady notions ranging from injecting medicine by laser to cherishing life on Earth while seeking a future in the stars as the TED conference began.
Apple in talks with major networks over TV service: report
Apple is in talks with US television networks to offer around 25 channels across any iOS device as soon as September, The Wall Street Journal reported.
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.
Kerry comments 'acknowledge Assad legitimacy': Syria media
US Secretary of State John Kerry's suggestion that Washington must negotiate with the Damascus regime was recognition of President Bashar al-Assad's "legitimacy."
Anti-Rousseff protests draw 1.5 million across Brazil
About 1.5 million protesters hit the streets across Brazil in a major show of anger against leftist President Dilma Rousseff.
Thousands told to evacuate as deadly blaze threatens Chile city
Chile declared a state of emergency and ordered the evacuation of up to 16,000 people as a raging forest fire led to at least one death and threatened the historic port city of Valparaiso.
Kerry says 'important gaps' remain in Iran nuclear deal
US Secretary of State John Kerry said that talks on Iran's disputed nuclear programme have made progress, but there were still "important gaps" to overcome.
Golovkin to defend titles against southpaw Monroe on May 16
Gennady Golovkin will defend his WBA Super, WBC Interim and IBO middleweight titles against Willie Monroe Jr on May 16 at The Forum in Inglewood, California.
Seven months on, Ferguson shooting takes its toll
Seven months under the wrong kind of spotlight is taking its toll on Ferguson as it tries to move past the dark shadow cast by the police killing of unarmed black teenager.
Twitter buys livestream app maker Periscope
Twitter said it had purchased the maker of the video streaming app Periscope, amid what seems to be surging interest in live video sharing.
Golovkin to return on May 16: Loeffler
Gennady Golovkin, the world famous unbeaten boxing champion from Kazakhstan, will return to the ring on May 16.
Astana Arlans reign in Group B of WSB: Venezuela Caciques lose 2:3
The undefeated Astana Arlans of Kazakhstan travelled to Caracas to face Venezuela Caciques on March 7.
Murray gave us canvas to practice: Abel Sanchez
Gennady Golovkin’s trainer Abel Sanchez told On the Ropes Boxing Radio about the tactics they chose for the fight against Martin Murray.
Israel's Netanyahu in US to stop 'bad' Iran deal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in Washington for a "historic" quest to stop a "bad" international nuclear deal with Iran sought by the US.
'Focus' snatches US box office gold
Sexy con-artist flick "Focus" stole the top spot at North American box offices this weekend, vaulting over hit bondage film "Fifty Shades of Grey."
Kerry: US seeks 'transparent, real' probe into Nemtsov murder
US Secretary of State John Kerry urged Russia to carry out a "thorough, transparent, real investigation" into the murder of a Russian opposition leader.
Nyong'o stolen pearl gown recovered by police
A $150,000 pearl-encrusted dress stolen from the hotel room of Kenyan star Lupita Nyong'o was found, Los Angeles police said.