Pope Francis Has Advice for Hairdressers

Pope Francis might not be hearing much chit-chat the next time he gets his hair cut. The pontiff advised some 230 members of Italy's association of hairdressers, hairstylists, and beauticians who visited him during a pilgrimage to Rome to "avoid falling into the temptation of gossip that is easily associated...

Blackwater founder's plan for mercenaries to Venezuela: Report

Erik Prince pitched the offer to US President Donald Trump to help remove Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro, report says.

Argentina braces for labour strike to raise pressure on Macri

Protesters against austerity measures plan to shut down flights, the metro in Buenos Aires, banks and schools.

Yemen: UN urges donors to convert pledges into cash

Only a small proportion of funds promised by top donors Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates has been received.

Sri Lanka lifts social media ban imposed after Easter attacks

Sri Lanka's president lifts nationwide ban on social media sites a day after he used emergency powers to ban face veils.

Abdicating Japanese emperor thanks public and prays for peace

Akihito will be succeeded by his son Crown Prince Naruhito who will ascend the Chrysanthemum Throne on Wednesday.

Modi's BJP to main rival Rahul Gandhi: Are you British?

Interior ministry sends notice to Gandhi following ‘outrageous’ accusation that he holds dual British citizenship.

Iran sanctions: US struggles to build united front

The US government says it will do all it can to limit what it calls Iran's malign influence in global affairs.

Beast from the east: Indian army tweets 'Yeti footprints' photos

Largely regarded by the scientific community as myth, yeti is part of Nepali folklore and is said to live in Himalayas.

Cambridge University to investigate its links to slavery

The prestigious seat of learning will look at how it may have benefited and underpinned attitudes to the slave trade.

Post-Spain elections, Catalan leaders urge talks with PM

Moderate Catalan separatist parties boost their standing in Spain's national parliament in Sunday's general elections.

UAE upholds Turkish national's life sentence for 'terrorism'

According to state media, the man used Facebook to promote the ideologies of two 'terror' groups and send them funds.

Football's mental health crisis: Silence broken but what's next?

Macho culture, stigma and pressure to perform affect players, but while help is on offer, challenges remain.

North Korea warns of 'undesired' outcome if no change in U.S. nuclear stance

North Korea's vice foreign minister said on Tuesday the United States will face "undesired consequences" if it fails to present a new position in denuclearisation talks by the end of the year, state media reported.

No sign of terrorism after car drove into Hamburg shopping center: police

An elderly man who had been trying to park his car drove up a short flight of steps into a shopping center in the northern German city of Hamburg, a police spokesman said on Tuesday, adding that there were no signs of terrorism.

Sudan's military council: 'We are ready to negotiate but no chaos after today'

The deputy head of Sudan's Transitional Military Council said that he was ready to negotiate with the opposition but there should be no further unrest beyond Tuesday, a reference to protests disrupting trains and bridges.

Japan's emperor prays for peace in first abdication in 200 years

Japanese Emperor Akihito, in his final remarks as his three-decade reign drew to a close on Tuesday, thanked the people for their support and expressed hope for a peaceful future.

Italy's Berlusconi hospitalized but vows to resume campaign

Former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi was hospitalized with severe kidney pain on Tuesday but his political party said the 82-year-old planned to quickly resume campaigning for European Parliament elections due next month.

North Korea warns of 'undesired' outcome if U.S. fails to change position in nuclear talks

North Korea's vice foreign minister said on Tuesday that the United States will face undesired consequences if it fails to present a new position in denuclearization talks, state media reported.

Erdogan says F-35 project would collapse without Turkey

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday that an F-35 fighter jet project without Turkey was bound to collapse, and added that Ankara was being treated unfairly over the project.

Japan's Emperor Akihito Announces Abdication, Marks End Of Era

Akihito's son, Crown Prince Naruhito, will ascend the Chrysanthemum throne.

Indonesia Plans To Move Capital Out Of Sinking, Overcrowded Jakarta

The site for a possible new capital city has not been announced.

Specter of extradition law spreads as Hong Kong bookseller flees to Taiwan

A Hong Kong bookseller who was detained by China is seeking refuge in Taiwan, saying his home city will no longer be safe when new laws are enacted allowing extradition to China, which could drive even more emigrations from the financial hub.

Berlusconi in hospital for kidney pain, plans to resume campaign

Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi was taken to hospital on Tuesday for renal colic, a spokeswoman for his Forza Italia party said, adding the 82-year-old media tycoon still planned to attend a political campaign event in the afternoon.

Britain's Labour meets to decide stance on second Brexit referendum

Britain's main opposition Labour Party meets on Tuesday to hammer out its position on whether to demand a second referendum on any Brexit deal as part of its campaign for the European parliament election next month.

Former Italian PM Berlusconi hospitalized: report

Former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi was taken by ambulance to Milan's San Raffaele hospital on Tuesday, newspaper Corriere della Sera reported on its website.

Italian ex-PM Berlusconi hospitalized with abdominal pain: source

Former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi was taken by ambulance to Milan's San Raffaele hospital suffering abdominal pain on Tuesday, a source familiar with the situation said.

Emperor Akihito thanks Japanese people in farewell remarks

Following are remarks by Japanese Emperor Akihito at his abdication ceremony on Tuesday in the Imperial Palace's Matsu no ma, or Hall of Pine.