No Muslim should be US president: CarsonRepublican 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.
Trump under fire for failure to rebut anti-Muslim backerDemocratic presidential candidates joined the White House in slamming Donald Trump for failing to challenge a questioner who wrongly claimed President Barack Obama was a Muslim and not a US citizen.
Iran's Rouhani reassures Americans over death chantIran's President Hassan Rouhani has tried to reassure a skeptical American public that when crowds in Tehran chant "Death to America!" they don't mean it personally.
19 September 2015
Rifts open as Australia's new PM reshuffles cabinetThe man tipped to become Australia's next treasurer Scott Morrison in a looming cabinet reshuffle angrily defended himself against accusations he had betrayed former prime minister Tony Abbott.
Scottish leader warns Cameron a year after voteScotland's First Minister warned that a united Britain was "on borrowed time" unless Prime Minister David Cameron devolved more powers to Edinburgh.
18 September 2015
US open to talks with Russia on SyriaThe White House said it was open to limited talks with Moscow following the controversial deployment of Russian troops and heavy weapons to war-torn Syria.
18 September 2015
Ben Carson: The other surprise in Republican raceHad 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.
Obama lauds 'train heroes' at White HouseUS President Barack Obama feted three Americans who helped thwart a train attack in France, welcoming them to the White House and hailing their courage.