Using artificial intelligence for 'extreme vetting'? Not on our watch, 50 scientists say
Leading researchers castigated a federal plan that would use artificial intelligence (AI) methods to scrutinise immigrants and visa applicants, saying it is unworkable as written.
Nissan executives taking pay cuts over 'bogus' vehicle inspections
Executives of the Japanese automaker are returning a part of their salaries to show remorse over illegal vehicle inspections.
Tribal fighters help liberate last Isis-held town in Iraq
Iraqi forces, aided by the US and local tribal fighters, have liberated the town of Rawah in western Anbar.
Who was Toto 'Beast' Riina? Italy's top mafia boss dies at 87 while serving 26 life sentences
Riina waged a bloody war against the state that tried to bring down the Sicilian mafia syndicate Cosa Nostra.
Zimbabwe's future uncertain as talks to give deposed Mugabe 'dignified exit' continue
Military says it is continuing talks with Mugabe for his departure after it temporarily took over to pursue criminals around the president.
General Motors recalls thousands of trucks to fix potential fire risk
US automaker in global recall following concerns over fuel tanks fitted in the vehicles.
Alleged 'PR specialist' for dark web drug market AlphaBay charged by FBI
An Illinois man who federal prosecutors say worked as a spokesman for a "darknet" marketplace for illicit internet commerce has been charged in Atlanta.
Russian cybercrime mastermind accused of $4bn bitcoin fraud
Greece's Supreme Court on Wednesday (15 November) postponed until December an extradition hearing for Russian cybercrime suspect Alexander Vinnik.
France to host 2023 Rugby World Cup as South Africa are cruelly overlooked
France have controversially been named as the hosts for the 2023 Rugby World Cup after beating leading candidates South Africa in the ballot.
Pope Francis auctions Lamborghini to raise funds for Christians in Iraq
The Pope got the keys to a fancy new Lamborghini but he won't be tooling around the Vatican gardens in it.
Zimbabwe war veterans praise 'bloodless correction of power' as military oust Robert Mugabe
Tensions are mounting in the country after President Robert Mugabe sacked vice-President Emmerson Mnangagwa, prompting condemnation by the country's military chief.
Consumer safety group unveils world's 'worst toys' list
Fidget spinners, Wonder Woman swords and Spider-Man drones among toys with "inadequate" safety standards claims non-profit outfit.
Catholic order admits past offshore holdings in tax havens
The scandal-marred Legion of Christ Roman Catholic religious order pins blame on its disgraced founder, the Rev. Marcial Maciel.
Zimbabwe coup feared as tanks seen outside Harare after top general threatens Mugabe
Tanks deployed to capital Harare as tensions mount in the country after president Robert Mugabe sacked vice-president Emmerson Mnangagwa.
Spain accuses Julian Assange and Russia of cyber-meddling campaign in Catalonia
Spain on Monday warned its European Union partners about a disinformation campaign aimed at destabilising its volatile northeast region of Catalonia.
US carried out three drone strikes against al-Shabaab and Isis targets in Somalia in one day
Drone campaign continues in Somalia after the US approved new directives granting army extended military operations against terrorists.
Chinese spend billions shopping online on 'Singles Day'
Touted as the world's biggest e-commerce event, China's 'Singles Day' dwarfs US Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales volumes.
Emirates inks $15bn Boeing deal with Qatar Airways missing at Dubai Air Show
Leading global air show feels absence of Qatari flag carrier omitted due to ongoing diplomatic spat.
Catalonia crisis: Spain's Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy vows to oust separatists
After Catalonia's Parliament voted in favour of declaring independence, Rajoy responded by firing its government, dissolving its parliament and calling the early election.
Iraq discovers Isis mass graves with up to 400 victims 'shot dead or set on fire with oil'
The bodies of civilians and security forces were found in an abandoned base near Hawija, a northern town retaken in early October
60,000 join far-right 'White Europe' march on Poland Independence Day
Demonstrators burn flares and wave Polish flags during the annual march to commemorate Poland's National Independence Day in Warsaw
Prince Charles leads Remembrance Sunday service as Queen stands aside for first time
In what has been described as the most public indication yet of the Queen's duties transitioning to her son, Prince Charles leads London Remembrance Day service.
England secure draw in one-off Australia Test but Women's Ashes pursuit looks bleak
England face an uphill task to regain the Women's Ashes despite securing a draw in the one-off Test against Australia.
Valtteri Bottas on pole for Brazilian Grand Prix as world champion Lewis Hamilton crashes out
World champion Lewis Hamilton began his reign by crashing out of qualifying for the Brazilian grand prix as teammate Valtteri Bottas claimed pole.
Putin 'insulted' by US election meddling allegations, claims Donald Trump
However, President Trump still refuses to say whether he believes the denials from the Russian leader.
Bono tells Aung San Suu Kyi enough is enough on Rohingya silence
More than 600,000 members of the Muslim minority have fled to Bangladesh since August, and Myanmar's silence has been criticised.
Tens of thousands mark first Arafat anniversary in Gaza since Hamas took area
Tens of thousands of Palestinians in Gaza have marked the 13th anniversary of the death of Fatah's founder.
Ellyse Perry hits double century as Australia take control of Women's Ashes against England
Ellyse Perry has previously played in World Cups for both football and cricket, and claimed another milestone against a shook England.
European Union moves to ban manufacturers from selling arms to Venezuela
Move is designed to ramp up pressure on President Nicolas Maduro over corruption and abuse of power allegations.
Iran's first Oscar submission directed by a woman angers hard-liners: 'It's what the West wants to see'
Nafas shows "the obscene face of war that we should avoid, this is what politicians won't tell you," says director Narges Abyar.