Although Htin Kyawis tipped to win, the Nobel laureate once stated that she would be 'above' the president.
The endorsements come ahead of several key primaries on 15 March.
All 10 militants were killed in fierce battle that followed attacks on government offices in Gereshk district.
Secretary of State John Kerry spoke to his Iranian counterpart over the launches that could potentially target Israel.
Ex-chairman of the bookmaker Fintan Drury says ministers must act to stop problem gamblers.
The Democratic candidates meet for a second time this week for The Washington Post-Univision debate.
In a letter to The Times, they say it would be 'a disaster' for science if Britain left the EU.
Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders meet a day after Sanders' upset win in Michigan on 8 March.
Social media users poke fun at move by Najib's supporters to drum support for the prime minister.
General secretary says UK workers will be worse off if Britain breaks away from Brussels.
Britain has a feminist history we can be proud of - and one that can only continue to develop outside of the EU.
More than 20 Conservatives were expected to rebel over plans to extend opening hours.
IBTimes UK met dozens of Ugandan demonstrators calling on UK to reject Museveni's poll victory.
UK is a close ally to Museveni regime - having spent £841.7m in aid in Uganda since 2006.
Before an election can take place, the Democratic and Republican parties need to choose a nominee.
In this IBTimes UK gallery, AFP photographer Fred Dufour peers behind the curtain into the shadowy world of Chinese politics.
HMRC has issued more than £629,000 in penalties to 92 companies on a February 'name and shame' list.
Sanders stays relentlessly on-message: that America is being stolen by corrupt Wall Street oligarchs.
Buckingham Palace insists Queen is "politically neutral" in referendum vote.
Conservative leader gave simple 'No' reply when asked if he would resign at PMQs.
Cameron-led government could lose slim majority in vote over changes to Sunday trading laws.
Labour candidate for City Hall says too many Londoners are missing out on opportunities he was given.
Trump's convincing win in Michigan restored his outsider campaign's momentum.
Islamabad clarifies that its nuclear weapons are for domestic purposes and for deterrence.
MPs have branded cuts a 'joke' and demanded better funding for public schools.
Report by charity paints horrific picture ahead of the fifth anniversary of the conflict's start.
For the first time Kim directly comments on Pyongyang's abilities to miniaturise nuclear warheads.
The Sun says 'impeccably placed sources' heard Monarch's concern about Brussels.
Ukip leader will make the claims in the European Parliament during a speech on 9 March.
Trump grabs Hawaii, Michigan and Mississippi whiles Sanders wins an upset in Michigan.