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President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has rejected any attempt to broker a truce as US Vice-President Mike Pence travels to Turkey in the hope of negotiating a ceasefire.
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has rejected any attempt to broker a truce as US Vice-President Mike Pence travels to Turkey in the hope of negotiating a ceasefire.
Iran began barring women from watching sports matches decades ago, with clerics saying they must be shielded from the sight of semi-clad men, among other things.
Iran began barring women from watching sports matches decades ago, with clerics saying they must be shielded from the sight of semi-clad men, among other things.
Elephants are sympathetic animals that have been known to help each other when they are distressed.
Elephants are sympathetic animals that have been known to help each other when they are distressed.
The couple own a resort and two schools in Zamboanga del Sur province, where ransom-seeking militants are known to be active.
The couple own a resort and two schools in Zamboanga del Sur province, where ransom-seeking militants are known to be active.
The Haiyang Dizhi 8, which is accompanied by Chinese patrol vessels, has entered Vietnamese territory three times since July.
The Haiyang Dizhi 8, which is accompanied by Chinese patrol vessels, has entered Vietnamese territory three times since July.
Aviation authorities grounded all MAX series aircraft after crashes involving variants of the planes in Ethiopia and Indonesia that left 346 people dead.
Aviation authorities grounded all MAX series aircraft after crashes involving variants of the planes in Ethiopia and Indonesia that left 346 people dead.
The virus, which originally stems from Africa, first occurred in the country in animals in 2018.
The virus, which originally stems from Africa, first occurred in the country in animals in 2018.
The United Nations General Assembly has hosted its fair share of clowns and dramatic performances over the years.
The United Nations General Assembly has hosted its fair share of clowns and dramatic performances over the years.
After teen climate activist Greta Thunberg delivered an emotional speech to world leaders at the UN, news cameras captured her staring at US President Donald Trump when he arrived in the same lobby she was in.
After teen climate activist Greta Thunberg delivered an emotional speech to world leaders at the UN, news cameras captured her staring at US President Donald Trump when he arrived in the same lobby she was in.
It was only two years ago that the UAE officially launched its astronaut programme. With the help of international partners, however, it has quickly caught up.
It was only two years ago that the UAE officially launched its astronaut programme. With the help of international partners, however, it has quickly caught up.
The probe came after revelations that Cambridge Analytica used ill-gotten data from millions of Facebook users through an app, then used the data to try to influence US elections.
The probe came after revelations that Cambridge Analytica used ill-gotten data from millions of Facebook users through an app, then used the data to try to influence US elections.
The timing was unfortunate for Ardern: a report released by the Asia New Zealand Foundation questioned whether New Zealand had allowed its relationship with Japan to ‘drift’ with more attention being paid to China.
The timing was unfortunate for Ardern: a report released by the Asia New Zealand Foundation questioned whether New Zealand had allowed its relationship with Japan to ‘drift’ with more attention being paid to China.
Burglars steal a fully-functional 18-carat gold toilet from Britain’s Blenheim Palace, where it had been installed as an art exhibit.
Burglars steal a fully-functional 18-carat gold toilet from Britain’s Blenheim Palace, where it had been installed as an art exhibit.
Foreign leaders and supporters are gathering in a sports stadium in Harare to bid farewell to the former president, who died last week in Singapore aged 95.
Foreign leaders and supporters are gathering in a sports stadium in Harare to bid farewell to the former president, who died last week in Singapore aged 95.
Controversial move leaves prime minister five weeks to hone plan for Britain to leave EU by October 31.
Controversial move leaves prime minister five weeks to hone plan for Britain to leave EU by October 31.
Boris Johnson raised the prospect of a snap election after he suffered a major parliamentary defeat over his Brexit strategy that could delay Britain’s exit from the European Union.
Boris Johnson raised the prospect of a snap election after he suffered a major parliamentary defeat over his Brexit strategy that could delay Britain’s exit from the European Union.
The vlogger posted a video on Saturday showing the menu written on a piece of notebook paper with the caption: ‘The menu is still being printed, sir’.
The vlogger posted a video on Saturday showing the menu written on a piece of notebook paper with the caption: ‘The menu is still being printed, sir’.
At least 15 families lived in the building, which is located in a crowded neighbourhood of India’s financial capital where restricted access has hampered rescue efforts.
At least 15 families lived in the building, which is located in a crowded neighbourhood of India’s financial capital where restricted access has hampered rescue efforts.
Only a handful of arrests were reported in US cities in what President Donald Trump had called a ‘major operation’ to deport undocumented immigrants with outstanding removal orders
Only a handful of arrests were reported in US cities in what President Donald Trump had called a ‘major operation’ to deport undocumented immigrants with outstanding removal orders
Federer missed two match points before the pair entered a championship tiebreak at 12-12 and Djokovic triumphed in four hours and 57 minutes.
Federer missed two match points before the pair entered a championship tiebreak at 12-12 and Djokovic triumphed in four hours and 57 minutes.
Ryan Alan Balletto ran an illegal operation growing marijuana on his California property, where he forced a runaway girl to work and sometimes locked her up in a metal tool box.
Ryan Alan Balletto ran an illegal operation growing marijuana on his California property, where he forced a runaway girl to work and sometimes locked her up in a metal tool box.
The tanker was entering the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow strategic shipping route for oil that passes between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula, when it was approached by at least three Iranian vessels.
The tanker was entering the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow strategic shipping route for oil that passes between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula, when it was approached by at least three Iranian vessels.
The bloc found that Sanrio, which owns the intellectual property rights to Hello Kitty, had imposed restrictions banning or discouraging traders from selling their merchandise in other EU countries.
The bloc found that Sanrio, which owns the intellectual property rights to Hello Kitty, had imposed restrictions banning or discouraging traders from selling their merchandise in other EU countries.
Russian politicians have called for new sanctions against Georgia after a Georgian journalist insulted Russian President Vladimir Putin on TV.
Russian politicians have called for new sanctions against Georgia after a Georgian journalist insulted Russian President Vladimir Putin on TV.
Riots in July 2009 began as a peaceful protest by Uygur students in Urumqi demanding answers about the killing of two factory workers 4,000km away but descended into violence that left 192 dead.
Riots in July 2009 began as a peaceful protest by Uygur students in Urumqi demanding answers about the killing of two factory workers 4,000km away but descended into violence that left 192 dead.
The child is the youngest person to be killed in the government’s crackdown on illegal drugs, which has claimed at least 6,600 lives in the past three years.
The child is the youngest person to be killed in the government’s crackdown on illegal drugs, which has claimed at least 6,600 lives in the past three years.
Metropolitan Police said the infant was delivered at the scene of the attack.
Metropolitan Police said the infant was delivered at the scene of the attack.
Tens of thousands of police have been mobilised for meeting of world leaders and state schools were closed from Thursday in Osaka.
Tens of thousands of police have been mobilised for meeting of world leaders and state schools were closed from Thursday in Osaka.
More than a dozen people injured in suspected gas explosion, with more feared buried under debris.
More than a dozen people injured in suspected gas explosion, with more feared buried under debris.
Spokeswoman for protesters estimated 1,000 activists took part in Saturday’s action.
Spokeswoman for protesters estimated 1,000 activists took part in Saturday’s action.