Nurse dragged from hospital in false arrest gets $500,000 settlement
Utah Nurse Alex Wubbels was arrested for refusing to let a police officer draw blood from an unconscious patient.
Who is Sayfullo Saipov? – 6 things to know about the New York truck attack terror suspect
The attack that transformed a popular New York City bike path along the Hudson River into a scene of terror was perpetrated by a lone man that police consider a terrorist.
Police shoot parent who held 70-year-old teacher hostage after hours-long stand-off
A parent held a 70-year-old teacher hostage for several hours at his daughter's Southern California elementary school. The teacher was unharmed.
New York terror attack: Driver of truck used to kill 8 people identified as Sayfullo Saipov
Sayfullo Saipov, 29, was shot in the abdomen after he rammed a pickup truck into cyclists and pedestrians on a bicycle path. New York Mayor Bill De Blasio said it was "a cowardly act if terror."
Another Uber tussle: Drivers protest regulation of ride-sharing apps in Brazil
The lower house of Congress has passed a bill that would require municipal governments to regulate ride-sharing apps.
South Korea says President Moon Jae-In will hold summit talks with China's Xi Jinping
President Moon Jae-in and Xi will talk on the sidelines of an annual regional forum in Vietnam next week.
Holocaust survivors tell their stories through 3-D holograms and voice-recognition tech
Holocaust survivors will tell their stories through holographic images that invite the audience to ask questions, creating what feels like a live conversation.
Three Coptic Christian churches closed in Egypt over harassment and terror attack fears
Coptic Christians make up about 10% of Egypt's population. Islamic extremists have targeted them on a number of occasions in recent years.
Trump attacks Clinton as Russian election interference investigation gathers momentum
Trump and the White House have suggested that the real story of collusion with Russia is the sale of uranium to Moscow when Hillary Clinton was secretary of state.
13 police officers killed in Taliban attack in Afghanistan
The Taliban killed 13 police in an attack on a checkpoint early Sunday in the northern Kunduz province.
Somali police and intelligence chiefs fired after deadly hotel attack in Mogadishu
The Cabinet action followed a recommendation by Security Minister Mohamed Abukar Islow. It came hours after the end of the attack on the Nasa-Hablod Hotel.
Inside the mind of Stephen Paddock: Doctors to deep dive into Las Vegas shooter's brain
Doctors will perform multiple forensic analyses, including an exam of the 64-year-old's brain tissue to find any possible neurological problems.
Will Spain split? 'One million' march in Barcelona for unity as crisis intensifies
Organisers say the march's goal is to defend Spain's unity and reject "an unprecedented attack in the history of democracy."
Sebastian Vettel snatches 50th pole from Max Verstappen in Mexico as Lewis Hamilton starts third
Lewis Hamilton will start from third at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez as he looks to clinch his fourth world title in Mexico City with two races to spare.
England overturn two-goal deficit to stun Spain in Under-17 World Cup final
A glorious year for England youth football continues as the Under-17s fight back to overwhelm Spain in Kolkata.
Al-Shabab claims suicide car bomb and assault on Mogadishu hotel that has left 23 dead
Capt. Mohamed Hussein said the gunfire could still be heard inside the Nasa-Hablod hotel, which is close to the presidential palace and is frequented by politicians and other members of Mogadishu's elite.
Ousted Catalan leader vows to fight Spanish government takeover
Spain took formal direct control of Catalonia on Saturday, dismissing the region's defiant separatist government, including Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont.
Subaru chief bows deeply in apology while admitting flawed inspections of Japanese cars
Subaru will submit a report on the problem to the government. CEO Yasuyuki Yoshinaga said a domestic recall is likely, spanning the entire Subaru lineup totalling 255,000 vehicles.
Women lost at sea with pet dogs for six months tell tale of despair, survival and rescue
Jennifer Appel and Tasha Fuiava were just about out of food and beginning to believe they were completely out of luck when they finally saw it: a U.S. Navy ship chugging toward them.
Facebook vows to tackle political advert transparency problems
Executives for the social media company said they will verify political ad buyers in federal elections, requiring them to reveal correct names and locations.
American Isis soldier sentenced to 20 years for role in Syria and Iraq wars
Mohamad Khweis found life in Syrian and Iraq distasteful and escaped after a few months. He surrendered in northern Iraq to Kurdish forces, who broadcast his capture around the world.
Spain takes 'special measures' to control Catalonia
Spain took direct control of Catalonia on Saturday, firing the region's defiant separatist government a day after Catalan lawmakers passed a declaration of independence for the prosperous northeastern region.
Burundi is the first nation to leave the International Criminal Court
Burundi is the only one of three African nations to go ahead with its withdrawal after making moves last year to leave amid accusations that the court focuses too much on the continent.
Huge fireworks factory explosion kills 47 in residential neighbourhood in Indonesia
The factory is located next to a residential area in Tangerang, a city in Banten province on the western outskirts of Jakarta.
Thailand bids final farewell to King Bhumibol in extravagant five-day funeral
Elaborate funeral ceremonies steeped in centuries of royal tradition were held for King Bhumibol Adulyadej following a year of mourning.
Catholic Church faces massive clerical child sex abuse scandal in Pope Francis' Argentina
Top Catholic Church officials worked behind the scenes to control the sex abuse scandal and keep it from authorities as well as parishioners.
Tokyo vows to invest in clean water for 2020 Olympic triathlon event
A water quality survey during the summer found E.coli at concentrations up to 21 times the levels permitted at event venue.
George Clooney donates $1m to combat corruption in Africa
The grant, along with that of others, totalled $3.45m for a fundraising campaign.
Leicester appoint ex-Southampton manager Claude Puel as successor to Craig Shakespeare
Claude Puel has agreed a three-year deal to become Leicester's new manager and will take charge of the Foxes against Everton on Sunday.
Twitter says it will combat Russian influence campaigns by revealing political ad data
The move follows similar steps by Facebook and the introduction of a bill that seeks to bring more transparency to online political advertisements.