POLITICS

Kurds pledge to carry on with Ankara peace deal despite PM Erdogan's harsh rhetoric.

Spencer blasts 'mendacious' smear campaign by Keith Vaz and says his anti-Islamic tirades are about freedom and equality.

Despite loosening of Beijing restrictions, mass relocation of Tibetans still a human rights scandal, says HRW.

One German and two French feminists released after topless protest conviction.

New Labor leader sworn in as prime minister in Canberra but declines to set election date.

President Jacob Zuma cancels trip to Mozambique and Barack Obama puts planned visit on hold.

The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday (June 26) handed a significant victory to gay rights advocates by ruling that married gay men and women are eligible for federal benefits and paving the way for same-sex marriage in California.

Michelle Obama and daughters are also to land on Goree Island in Dakar harbour.

Golden Arches cites location beyond Green Line as decisive factor against expansion.

Judges say law restricting marriage to heterosexual couples is unconstitutional.

Former premier Rudd about to get his old job back after Gillard loses Labor leadership vote.

Opposition secretary general urges women to deny their husbands sex unless they register to vote in general election.

Government-backed job-hunter scheme offers advice on how to get work as an escort or lap dancer.

Labor pendulum swings back to former PM as lawmakers vote 57 to 45 in favour of making Rudd party leader.

Disclosures about US intelligence agencies give terrorist outfits new knowledge, say officials.

Bill banning abortion after 20 weeks is 'dead' after missing midnight deadline.

WikiLeaks warns whistleblower Snowden could end up in Russia for life if US continues to 'bully' intermediary countries.

European Union ministers agreed on Tuesday (June 25) in Luxembourg to start negotiations on membership with Serbia as a reward for improving relations with its former province Kosovo.

Leader of Myanmar's anti-Muslim 969 campaign accused of fuelling sectarian violence.

Surveillance whistleblower 'still at Moscow airport' according to Russian president.

NBC's Andrew Ross Sorkin suggests Greenwald should be arrested for helping Snowden flee Hong Kong.

Activist fails to clarify New York University scandal

Sergei Lavrov lambasts Washington for accusations over Snowden affair and says whistleblower never even crossed Russia's border.

New Delhi to react later as bond proposal is from November.

Police footage shows scuffle but throws doubt on early claims that Meric died in prolonged attack.

Taiwanese legislators resorted to hair-pulling and water-splashing during a parliamentary session in Taipei on Tuesday (June 25).

Rallies called in Rio de Janeiro, Brasilia and Sao Paulo while two women killed during demonstration in Goias.

Table top tumble is 'hilarious' say Forest of Dean MP's colleagues.

Over a dozen blasts and gunfire rock high-security area in Afghan capital.