Catalan leader slams lawsuit over breakaway vote
Catalonia's president Artur Mas accused the Spanish government of suing him because its "pride was hurt" by his bids to let his region vote on independence from Spain.
Trump wants to lower taxes, except for very rich
Leading Republican White House hopeful Donald Trump said he would eliminate taxes for millions of lower-income Americans.
White House hopeful Carson under fire for Muslim comments
The Republican contender Ben Carson ignited a storm of controversy at the weekend, by stating that he saw Islam as incompatible with the charge of head of state.
EU welcomes Tsipras victory, says no 'time to lose' on reforms
The EU congratulated Alexis Tsipras on his left-wing party's re-election victory and said Greece has "no time to lose" in implementing the reforms agreed as part of its international bailout.
No Muslim should be US president: Carson
Republican presidential hopeful Ben Carson said no Muslim should be president of the United States, adding a new twist to a controversy roiling the party's White House nominating race.
Tsipras marginally ahead in knife-edge Greek vote: exit poll
Former Greek left-wing leader Alexis Tsipras has a slight lead over his conservative rivals in the country's cliffhanger vote.
Final polls give Tsipras slight lead in Sunday's Greek vote
Final polls before Sunday's key Greek election gave a slim lead to radical left former prime minister Alexis Tsipras over his conservative rival.
Ben Carson: The other surprise in Republican race
Had the boy's metal belt buckle not stopped the blade, Carson would probably be in prison. Instead, he is running for president of the United States.
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.
Greek party ads spice up election campaign
Alexis Tsipras is a six-year-old with a broken left arm and Greece's leading female politician changes a tyre in high heels while refusing to pay the country's debt.
Greek leaders question EU migration policy, seek room to amend bailout
The two main candidates for the Greek premiership in this weekend's snap election questioned the EU's migration policy.
Obama travels to US election battleground
US President Barack Obama travelled to the political battleground state of Iowa, bringing a pro-middle class message that Democrats hope will resonate in the 2016 election.
Russia votes in local polls as opposition claims mass fraud
As Russians voted in local elections set to confirm the ruling party's dominance, the opposition reported mass vote rigging and police stormed the office of independent vote monitors.
Trump, Cruz join forces to slam Iran deal
They are rivals on the campaign trail, but Republican presidential challengers Donald Trump and Senator Ted Cruz joined forces at a rally denouncing the Iran nuclear deal being debated by the US Congress.
British PM says Labour under Corbyn threat to UK security
Prime Minister David Cameron said that veteran socialist Jeremy Corbyn's election to the Labour leadership made the main opposition party a threat to Britain's national security.
Rick Perry drops out of US presidential race
Former Texas governor Rick Perry dropped out of the US presidential race, becoming the first casualty in a crowded battle for the Republican Party nomination in 2016.
Singapore ruling party wins majority in snap election
Singapore's ruling People's Action Party (PAP) won a majority in snap parliamentary elections, official results showed.
Donald Trump becomes sole owner of Miss Universe
Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump announced he has purchased NBC's half of Miss Universe, taking sole ownership after the station refused to broadcast the pageant in July.
Trump surges, Clinton losing to Sanders in Iowa: polls
Billionaire Donald Trump has extended his lead over the Republican presidential field, while Democratic overall frontrunner Hillary Clinton now trails underdog Bernie Sanders in the key early voting state of Iowa.
Leaders' debate heats up Greek election campaign
Greece's snap election campaign heats up Wednesday with a televised debate between the main party leaders, the first since 2009.