Italy's Fendi sets up home in fascist follyLuxury fashion company Fendi unveiled its new headquarters in a long-abandoned, now renovated architectural folly created by the WWII fascist leader Benito Mussolini in Rome.
Australian FM emoji use sparks debate on Russia relationsThe Australian foreign minister's use of a red-faced emoji to depict Russia's Vladimir Putin sparked debate among lawmakers in Canberra, demanding to know what the icon means for relations between the nations.
22 October 2015
Cristina Kirchner: end of an era in ArgentinaCristina Kirchner, the fiery, unbending president who has dominated Argentine politics for 12 years along with her late husband Nestor, leaves a divisive legacy as the country elects her successor.
22 October 2015
Biden says no to 2016 White House runVice President Joe Biden said he will not run for the White House in 2016, ending months of speculation that has stalked Hillary Clinton's campaign and threatened Democratic party unity.
22 October 2015
Traumatic final farewell for reunited Korean familiesNorth and South Korean families divided by war for more than 60 years said a final, traumatic farewell after a reunion event that, for most, marked the last time they will ever see each other.
22 October 2015
Clinton faces Benghazi 'interrogation' ThursdayDemocratic presidential frontrunner Hillary Clinton faces a congressional grilling over her role during and after the deadly attacks on the US mission in Benghazi.
22 October 2015
UN chief 'not optimistic' about Israeli-Palestinian crisisUN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon told the Security Council that he was "not optimistic" following his talks with Israeli and Palestinian leaders to urge them to defuse tensions.
22 October 2015
US judge dismisses Jay Z 'Big Pimpin' copyright caseA judge dismissed a case against Jay Z in which the heir of an Egyptian composer claimed the rapper illegally used a flute sample in his hip-hop classic "Big Pimpin."
22 October 2015
China's Xi promises no 'hard landing' for economyChinese President Xi Jinping promised "no hard landing" for the world's second largest economy despite its slowdown, during a state visit to Britain focused bolstering business and trade ties.
FIFA official casts new doubt over Platini bidA senior FIFA official called into question Michel Platini's bid for football's top job, saying the failure to disclose a multi-million dollar payment could be seen as a "falsification of accounts".
Stallone puts 'Rocky' and 'Rambo' props up for saleCostumes and props worn by Hollywood star Sylvester Stallone in the box-office smash hit "Rocky" and Rambo" movies went on public view in New York before being offered for auction.
21 October 2015
Obama congratulates Canada's TrudeauPresident Barack Obama called Canada's Prime Minister-designate Justin Trudeau to congratulate him on his election victory, with both men vowing closer cooperation on trade and climate change.