Japan pledged African leaders $32-billion on Saturday to help growth on the continent and encourage Japanese firms to invest there.
Nine people have been killed in tornadoes that swept through central Oklahoma, the state’s chief medical examiner has said.
Turkish forces have begun to withdraw from a main Istanbul square in an apparent move to end tensions from two days of anti-government protests.
During a father-and-son interview with Will and Jaden Smith, Smith junior has revealed that Will watched hours and hours of the talks online.
The US soldier accused of the biggest leak of classified information in US history, goes on trial in a case that raises questions about secrecy.
Russia is to resume patrols in the southern seas after a hiatus of over 20 years following the break-up of the Soviet Union, says a news agency.
A drug already approved for treating kidney cancer was successful at delaying the return of advanced ovarian cancer, a clinical study has found.
The worst violence since 2008 hit Iraq in May, raising fears of sectarian strife as leaders meet for talks on disputes that have paralysed government.
The Otago Highlanders have put a miserable season behind them with a swashbuckling display on their way to a 38-28 victory over Auckland Blues.
The sports ministry and Safa are keeping mum on a possible international soccer and rugby double header at FNB Stadium in August.