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.