South Africans highly divided over relaxed cannabis laws

A victory for South Africa's Rastafarian community as the top court rules it's no longer illegal to smoke cannabis, in private.

'Let's come together,' PM May challenges Brexit critics

Prime Minister Theresa May called on her party on Sunday to unite behind her plan to leave the European Union, making a direct appeal to critics by saying their desire for a free trade deal was at the heart of her Brexit proposals.

Sarah Palin's Son Facing New Legal Troubles

Sarah Palin's eldest son is in trouble with the law again: Fox News reports that Track Palin was arrested on Friday night after Alaska state troopers responded to his home after getting a call about a disturbance. Troopers say that Palin assaulted an acquaintance, and that "when the acquaintance attempted...

Brexit Negotiations Deadlocked As Clock For Leaving The EU Ticks

With only six months to go before Britain leaves the EU, opposition to the departure plan runs far and wide.

Iran sentences three to death in drive against economic crimes

Special courts set up in a drive against financial crime have sentenced three people to death in Iran, state television reported on Sunday, as the country faces renewed U.S. sanctions and a public outcry against profiteering and corruption.

Teen Reported Her Rape, and Texas City Abandoned Her

Amber Wyatt said she was raped by two seniors at a party on Aug. 11, 2006. The next month, the word "FAITH" started appearing on cars of fellow students at James Martin High School. It wasn't a declaration of solidarity with Wyatt, then 16, but rather a vulgar acronym: "F---...

U.S. ambassador accuses China of 'bullying' with 'propaganda ads'

A week after an official Chinese newspaper ran a four-page ad in a U.S. daily touting the mutual benefits of U.S.-China trade, the U.S. ambassador to China accused Beijing of using the American press to spread propaganda.

UK business minister Clark says 'overwhelmingly likely' Brexit deal is reached

It is overwhelmingly likely that Britain reaches a Brexit deal with the European Union, business minister Greg Clark said on Sunday.

Extending Article 50 would not make Brexit issues easier to solve: UK's Clark

Business minister Greg Clark said on Sunday he did not think Britain should extend Article 50 to delay the country's exit from the European Union as it would not make the outstanding Brexit issues easier to solve.

Real Madrid football club honours Palestine activist Ahed Tamimi

Palestinian activist, who spent eight months in Israeli prison, is welcomed at Bernabeu stadium by the football club.

It's time to speak about the economic cost of sexual assault

The Kavanaugh scandal is an opportunity to finally talk about the economic toll sexual assault takes on our society.

Indonesia Tsunami Toll Spikes, Mass Burial Planned

Rescue officials feared the full scale of Indonesia's earthquake and tsunami could climb far past the more than 800 already confirmed dead, reports the AP , as several large coastal towns remained cut off Sunday by damaged roads and downed communications. The country's disaster agency said the death toll more than...

Apple employee killed in Indian police shooting, two constables arrested

State police have arrested two constables in northern India over the fatal shooting of an Apple employee in an incident during a routine patrol on Saturday.

U.S. warship sails near disputed South China Sea islands: U.S. official

A U.S. Navy destroyer sailed near islands claimed by China in the South China Sea on Sunday, a U.S. official told Reuters, potentially angering Beijing at a time of tense relations between the two countries.

A year after failed independence bid, Iraq's Kurds vote for parliament

(This Sept. 26 story was corrected to change number of registered voters in paragraph 16 to 3.085 million from 3.85 million)

Toll of dead from Indonesian quake jumps to 832 dead as rescuers struggle

The toll from an earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia soared on Sunday to 832 confirmed dead, with authorities fearing it will only climb as rescuers struggle to reach outlying communities cut off from communications and help.

Security services in Syria's Raqqa uncover Islamic State cell

Security forces in northern Syria’s Raqqa city said on Sunday they had uncovered an Islamic State sleeper cell which was plotting series of large attacks across the devastated city.

Iran sentences three to death for economic crimes: state TV

Special courts set up in a drive against financial crime have sentenced three people to death, state television reported on Sunday, as the country faces renewed U.S. sanctions and a public outcry against profiteering and corruption.

Iraqi Kurds hold election one year after failed independence bid

Kurds voted in a parliamentary election in their semi-autonomous region in northern Iraq on Sunday, with political dynasties expected to extend their power sharing rule despite growing discontent with perceived corruption and economic hardship.