Nintendo says CEO Satoru Iwata dead of cancer at 55
Nintendo said Monday that its chief executive Satoru Iwata has died of cancer at the age of 55.
Eurozone leaders thrash out Greece bailout deal
Time was running out to get a desperately needed debt agreement in place after 10 hours of talks in Brussels, with Greece's economy and banking system at risk of imminent collapse.
British military should focus on drones, spy tech: Cameron
Britain's defence forces should spend more of their budget on spy planes, drones and covert forces to fight extremist militants, Prime Minister David Cameron said.
Thousands turn out for first NY Disability Pride Parade
Thousands of people marched through the streets of New York for the city's first Disability Pride Parade Sunday.
Malala turns 18, says world failing Syrian children
Malala Yousafzai told world leaders they were failing Syria's children, as the Nobel Peace Prize winner spent her 18th birthday on the Syrian border.
Tsipras tells US Treasury Secretary deal must 'respect' Greeks
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras told US Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew his country wanted the eurozone to provide a bailout, but one that "respects the Greek people".
Nuclear deal 'very close' says Iran's Rouhani
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said the conclusion of a nuclear deal with the major powers was "very close" after more than two weeks of intensive talks in Vienna.
Greece deal will not be 'at any price': Merkel
German Chancellor Angela Merkel warned a Greek bailout deal would not come "at any price" as she arrived for a eurozone summit aimed at bridging gaps on how to keep Greece in the single currency.
Trump says will win Hispanic vote despite immigrant storm
Donald Trump doubled down on his controversial claim that Mexico is sending criminals to the United States -- but insisted he was misrepresented.
Bosnia marks 20 years since Srebrenica massacre
Thousands of people were pouring into Srebrenica to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the massacre of thousands of Muslims in the worst mass killing in Europe since World War II.
As first anniversary looms, MH17 families demand justice
Families of those killed when Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 was shot down over Ukraine last year demanded justice at an emotional memorial ceremony.
China evacuates over 865,000 as super typhoon nears
Super typhoon Chan-hom barrelled towards eastern China near commercial hub Shanghai, prompting the evacuation of more than 865,000 people.
Acapulco holds mass gay wedding on beach
Twenty gay and lesbian couples got married in a mass wedding on an Acapulco beach, one month after Mexico's top court all but legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.
Omar Sharif, the eternal 'Doctor Zhivago', dies at 83
Egyptian-born film legend Omar Sharif, who died aged 83, captivated audiences worldwide for more than half a century, but will forever be remembered as the eponymous "Doctor Zhivago".
British PM wants EU employment law exemption: reports
Prime Minister David Cameron is seeking a British exemption from European Union employment laws as part of his push to gain more autonomy from Brussels.
Greece's Tsipras asks parliament to approve reforms as "national responsibility"
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras asked parliament early to approve his reform proposals to creditors as a "national responsibility".
Iran nuclear talks will reach compromise 'soon': Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin said he believed global powers and Iran will "soon" reach a compromise in talks on Tehran's nuclear programme.
German, French leaders press Poroshenko on Ukraine truce
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko said that his French counterpart Francois Hollande and German Chancellor Angel Merkel had pressed him to ensure partial self-rule for the pro-Russian separatist east.
Ukraine leader warns of 'terror' threat to peaceful cities
President Petro Poroshenko warned Friday that the threat of terror was "significantly" rising across Ukraine as pro-Russian militias resumed attacks.