The Obama camp has outlined its argument on why the US Supreme Court should strike a federal law that defines marriage as between a man and woman.
At least five workers have been shot after security guards at an Anglo American Platinum mine near Rustenburg allegedly opened fire.
Mediator Lakhdar Brahimi called on Sunday for talks between the Syrian opposition and an "acceptable delegation" from the Damascus government.
Arsenal’s hopes of ending their eight-year trophy drought suffered a huge setback after they lost to second-tier Blackburn Rovers on Saturday.
It could have been the tweet of the century. But Pope Benedict decided not to announce his resignation on Twitter.
The Proteas have fought back on the third morning of the second test against Pakistan scoring 109 runs in for the loss of just two wickets.
Iran does not want nuclear weapons but if it did, no world power could prevent it from obtaining one, Iran’s Supreme Leader said on Saturday.
Defending champion Roger Federer suffered a shock 6-3 7-5 defeat by Frenchman Julien Benneteau in the World Indoor Tournament quarter-finals.
The president of French meat processor Spanghero has promised to disprove allegations that his firm knowingly sold horsemeat labelled as beef.
Oscar Pistorius broke down in tears in court after hearing he had been charged with the murder of Reeva Steenkamp.