Rick Perry drops out of US presidential raceFormer 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.
12 September 2015 13:54
Trump accuses Obama of bowing to Putin, failing on UkraineBillionaire mogul and White House frontrunner Donald Trump accused US President Barack Obama of paying "lip service" on Ukraine and failing to stand up to Russian strongman Vladimir Putin.
Donald Trump becomes sole owner of Miss UniverseRepublican 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.
12 September 2015 09:45
Poroshenko says Russia threat to 'entire democratic world'Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko accused Russia of challenging the "entire democratic world" by annexing Crimea and allegedly arming separatist rebels in the east of his ex-Soviet state.
11 September 2015 16:20
Singapore votes as opposition seeks end of one-party dominanceSingaporeans will cast their votes in a snap parliamentary election after a heated campaign that boosted opposition hopes of further eroding half a century of dominance by the ruling party.
11 September 2015 15:44
Clinton ex-staffer invokes right to silence over emailsThe former Hillary Clinton staffer who helped set up the private email server she used while secretary of state invoked his constitutional right to not answer questions before a US House committee.
Catalan leader vows vote can steer 'political future'Catalan leader Artur Mas kicked off campaigning for a regional election billed as an indirect poll on independence from Spain by urging voters to determine their "political future".
11 September 2015 14:25
Trump surges, Clinton losing to Sanders in Iowa: pollsBillionaire 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.
Hillary Clinton defends Iran nuclear accordDemocratic presidential frontrunner Hillary Clinton expressed firm support for the nuclear accord with Iran, saying it was flawed but still "strong".
Catalans to hold mass rally in push for independence from SpainCatalan separatists hold a massive rally in Barcelona in favour of independence that will kick off campaigning for a regional election billed as a de facto referendum on secession from Spain.
Elizabeth II marks record reign with little fanfareBritain celebrated Queen Elizabeth II becoming the country's longest-reigning monarch, a milestone the 89-year-old herself downplayed as "not one to which I have ever aspired."
10 September 2015 14:11
Trump asks CNN to donate ad revenue to veteransBillionaire mogul and White House frontrunner Donald Trump publicly called on CNN to donate revenue from ad sales during the upcoming Republican debate to veterans.