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Republican voting 'reforms' fall foul of US courts
In other developed democracies, reform means getting more voters to the polls, but in the US it means suppression of voting by minorities.
Chinese activist Hu Shigen jailed for subversion
In the second act of the Communist Party's four-day political show trial, a veteran dissident has been sentenced to 7½ years.
Toxic gas dropped on Syrian town, say rescuers
The opposition Syrian National Coalition accused President Bashar al Assad of being behind the attack.
Rights activist Zhai Yanmin 'guilty of subverting the Chinese state'
Chinese legal rights activist Zhai Yanmin's trial - and his confession - followed a very familiar script.
Obama says Trump is 'unfit' to be president
"What does this say about your party that this is your standard-bearer?" Mr Obama said.
Donald Trump begins contemplating the unthinkable: He might lose
Is it possible that Donald Trump has begun to contemplate his own political mortality?
Anthrax-spewing zombie deer are the least of your warming worries
It sounds like the beginning of a Hollywood zombie thriller. But a bigger, less exciting horror film is also playing out as in Siberia.
Ivanka is too 'strong' to be harassed at work, says Eric Trump
Comments by the Republican candidate and his son making light of sexual harassment deserve more of our attention than they're getting.
14-year-old Amish girl 'gifted' to 47-year-old man
Holding a microphone with thin fingers, occasionally looking down or putting a hand to her face, the teenager who was allegedly "gifted" to Kaplan spoke softly but steadily on the witness stand.
Lovestruck Dutchman almost dies waiting for 'girlfriend' at airport for 10 days
One Dutchman has taken the adage about waiting for true love to extreme levels at a Chinese airport.
'Don't put your hands on my flight attendant!'
As far as epic one-liners on airplanes go, it's not quite Harrison Ford growling "Get off my plane!" in Air Force One. But unlike in the action flick, this time the line was delivered in real life.
Western countries must organise to protect their well-being before it is too late
A world order built on free markets and democratic values is today under threat as never before.
Car bomb targets security forces in Libya's Benghazi, kills 22: sources
A car bomb targeting security forces in the eastern Libyan city of Benghazi killed 22 people and wounded 20 on Tuesday, a spokesman for the forces and medical officials said.
Democratic National Committee CEO Amy Dacey resigns in wake of email breach
Democratic National Committee CEO Amy Dacey has resigned amid the controversy over the release of a cache of hacked emails from the committee, according to a Democrat familiar with the matter.
News of the World lawyer tried to catch hacking lawyers having affair
Chief lawyer for defunct UK tabloid wanted to find proof to gain 'leverage', a tribunal hears.
Why Donald Trump wasn't drafted to serve in Vietnam
Trump's experience avoiding the draft is receiving new scrutiny after his public row with the family of a fallen soldier.
US election: Trump says he fears poll could be 'rigged'
Donald Trump's claim is an unprecedented assertion by a modern presidential candidate.
Indonesia and Australia recommit to free trade deal in 18 months
Indonesia and Australia have recommitted to finalising a free trade deal within 18 months, despite the appointment of a new Indonesian trade minister in last week's cabinet reshuffle.
Australia urges Cambodia to crack down on surrogacy services
Australian officials fear couples seeking to become biological parents of babies born to surrogate mothers will become entangled in Cambodia's murky and corrupt legal system.
Australian family fails to win reprieve from UK deportation
The Brain family are now expected to leave Britain voluntarily, but they can be forcibly deported.
Indonesian seaweed farmers launch class action over Montara oil spill
More than 13,000 farmers are launching a class action over the worst spill in the history of Australia's offshore petroleum industry.
Donald Trump suffers self-inflicted wounds from attacks on Khan family
Pundits have yet to come up with an explanation for this candidate's willingness to inflict wounds on himself.
Syrian child star killed by missile as he tried to flee Aleppo
The Syrian city of Aleppo is in mourning after a child actor who brought joy to its besieged populace was killed by a missile.
Trump calls Clinton 'the devil' and says election rigged in her favour
Donald Trump's rhetoric on the campaign trail grew even darker Monday after a??a new poll was released showing him trailing Democratic rival Hillary Clinton.
On day 'campus carry' becomes law, University of Texas marks 50th anniversary of tower shootings
The memorial ceremony wasn't about the new campus carry law, attendees said, and yet its impact coloured the proceedings.