'Crisis' in girls education: Michelle ObamaMichelle Obama spoke of a "crisis" gripping the world as she launched an initiative to help get girls into education, on the second day of her trip to Japan.
19 March 2015
US first lady arrives in Japan for first timeMichelle Obama arrived in Japan on Wednesday afternoon on her first visit to the country, as part of a trip to highlight the importance of girls' education.
18 March 2015
Prince Charles and Camilla arrive on US visitPrince Charles and wife Camilla arrived in the United States for a jam-packed four-day visit that includes a meeting with President Barack Obama.
18 March 2015
Kendrick Lamar album breaks Spotify recordRapper Kendrick Lamar's latest album has broken the first-day record on Spotify after its surprise early release, the streaming service said.
18 March 2015
Mayor of Madonna's 'provincial' hometown hits backThe mayor of Madonna's hometown has risen to the city's honor after the pop superstar said she would never want to return to such a "provincial" place
The 'Afghan Bruce Lee' dreaming of HollywoodFramed by the dramatic backdrop of Kabul's ruined Darulaman palace, Abbas Alizada throws kung fu punches, kicks and spins, watched by an eager young crowd.
Obama: Republicans will change views on climateUS President Barack Obama has predicted Republicans will eventually ditch their skepticism about climate change in order to keep favor with voters.
Seven months on, Ferguson shooting takes its tollSeven months under the wrong kind of spotlight is taking its toll on Ferguson as it tries to move past the dark shadow cast by the police killing of unarmed black teenager.
14 March 2015
Twitter buys livestream app maker PeriscopeTwitter said it had purchased the maker of the video streaming app Periscope, amid what seems to be surging interest in live video sharing.