Clinton, Sanders raise decibels on 'judgment day'
Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton and rival Bernie Sanders assailed each other over their judgment and experience before a rowdy crowd in a high-volume debate in New York.
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Bereaved black mothers rally behind Clinton
Chicago's Sweet Maple Cafe typically closes each day after lunch. But last year the restaurant hosted an unusual dinner: the guests were bereaved black mothers.
Fury: soldier to be charged with manslaughter
Israeli prosecutors will file a manslaughter charge against a soldier who fatally shot a Palestinian in the head last month as the 21-year-old man lay wounded on a road.
Strong earthquakes hit Japan
At least nine people were killed and more than 950 injured after a 6.5-magnitude earthquake hit the southern Japanese island of Kyushu, authorities said.
Snowden's Australian date cut back
Chris Zappone 10:04 AM As mysteriously as it was announced, Edward Snowden's schedule of appearances in Australia has been dramatically curtailed.
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Baby girl pulled alive from rubble as aftershocks continue to rattle Japan after fatal quake
Elaine Lies 1:44 AM A baby girl has been pulled from the wreckage left in the wake of a magnitude 6.4 earthquake that struck off the southern Japanese island of Kyushu.
Merkel lets Turkey press case against German comic who mocked president
Alison Smale 1:29 AM Comic could face three years in jail for reading his poem as the German law, and chancellor, come under criticism.
Petition filed in Kenya's High Court to decriminalise gay sex
Katy Migiro 1:29 AM A gay rights campaigner filed a case in Kenya's High Court calling for the decriminalisation of gay sex, which is punishable by 14 years in jail.
GOP delegates in Pennsylvania primary often are pledged only to themselves
Maria Recio 1:00 AM Because of the unique way Pennsylvania selects its delegates, the state primary offers Donald Trump's rivals a big opening.
How Brazil, the darling of the developing world, came undone
Nick Miroff and Dom Phillips 12:58 AM The nation is on the verge of sacking its president as it limps toward the Summer Olympics.
60 Minutes case: three obstacles to getting the Australians out
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Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders spar in uproarious debate
Luciana Lopez and Jonathan Allen 2:59 PM Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton and rival Bernie Sanders assailed each other over their judgment and experience before a rowdy crowd in a high-volume debate five days before a crucial New York nominating contest for the US presidential election.
Famous faeces: the story behind the civet-poo coffee craze
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China says enhanced US-Philippine military ties invoke 'Cold War mentality'
1:35 PM Plans to deepen US-Philippine military ties, including joint patrols in the South China Sea, reflect a "Cold War mentality", China's defense ministry said, pledging to resolutely oppose any infringement on the country's sovereignty.
Failed North Korean missile launch detected and tracked by US
1:08 PM The US military detected and tracked what it has assessed was a failed North Korean missile launch, the Defence Department said.
Choreographed television: Russia asks, Vladimir Putin answers
Neil MacFarquhar 11:48 AM Muted Russian leader aims to show concern for the plight of ordinary Russians amid a second, punishing year of recession.
Court rejects woman's bid to name her daughter 'Cyanide'
11:46 AM A woman from Wales cannot name her baby daughter Cyanide, a British court has ruled.
Desperate chimpanzee who escaped from zoo makes futile lunge for freedom
11:23 AM A male chimpanzee named Chacha escaped from a zoo in northern Japan and desperately tried to flee by climbing a power pole.
Ukraine President Petro Poroshenko consolidates power with new PM
Andrew Kramer 9:32 AM In Ukraine's most sweeping political reshuffle since its revolution two years ago, Parliament has voted to seat a close ally of the president as prime minister and handed critical ministerial posts to presidential staff members.
Czech Republic to be called 'Czechia'
7:40 AM The Czech Republic's leaders are set to pick "Czechia" as the one-word alternative name of their country to make it easier for companies, politicians and sportsmen to use on products, name tags and jerseys.
Megyn Kelly is winning the 2016 election - here's why
Callum Borchers 6:39 AM Kelly stands up to the billionaire without resorting to his crass tactics. In other words, she does what Trump's GOP opponents can't.
Chinese state-owned firm, US citizen charged in nuclear case: US
6:03 AM Chinese nuclear power firm and US citizen conspired to produce nuclear material without authorisation, US Justice Department says.
A protest movement is born on the streets of Paris
Mira Kamdar 3:33 AM French students are rising up against the existing political and economic order.
South China Sea: Philippines, Vietnam draw closer to counter China
Lindsay Murdoch Former Cold War adversaries the Philippines and Vietnam have agreed to deepen security ties in response to China's aggressive actions in the South China Sea.
US has momentum in the battle against Islamic State: Obama
President Obama has urged Americans to remain resilient against threats posed by the Islamic State, calling on the nation not to give in to fear.
Russia jets repeatedly 'buzzed' US destroyer
Phil Stewart Two Russian warplanes flew simulated attack passes near a US guided missile destroyer in the Baltic Sea, the US military said, with one official describing them as one of the most aggressive interactions in recent memory.
