Texas has highest pregnancy-related death rate in developed world - so why no action?
State's maternal mortality rate doubled between 2010 and 2012.
Bahrain shuts down independent newspaper in latest crackdown on political opposition
Al-Wasat shuttered for story about political oppression in Morocco.
Malta election: Joseph Muscat's Labour Party declares victory despite Panama Papers scandal
Unofficial results indicate "sizeable" victory for incumbent Muscat.
Hong Kong marks anniversary of Tiananmen Square massacre
Crackdown on student demonstrations took place 28 years ago.
Russia speaks out against threat of North Korea's nuclear plans
Former allies not seeing eye-to-eye.
Evel Knievel museum opens, honouring legendary daredevil
Pop culture icon of the 1970s gets building dedicated to his exploits.
Footage of arson attack on Philippines casino shows methodical killer
At least 37 people died, mostly from smoke inhalation, while the gunman fled and later killed himself.
Top South African politician faces suspension for claiming colonialism had positive effects
Helen Zille, who is white, said benefits included an independent judiciary and infrastructure development.
Bill Maher under fire for calling himself a 'house n****r' on live television
The comedian immediately waved off audience groans.
Brother of killer who dismembered 8-year-old boy found dead in same basement as victim
"No one trusted them after that incident with the little boy," said a neighbour.
Toyota is working on a flying car
Toyota has invested 42.5 million yen in startup Cartivator Resource Management to work on "Sky Drive."
Facts undermine Donald Trump's claim that US is cleanest country
Data show that the US is among the dirtiest countries when it comes to heat-trapping carbon pollution.
Google Chrome to block all adverts on websites that annoy users with intrusive pop-ups
Google's ad blocker will allow ads as long as websites follow industry-created guidelines.
More heartache and bloodshed in Afghanistan as bombs rip through funeral in Kabul
Victims were attending the funeral of Salim Ezadyar who was killed during protests calling for more security.
Syrian fighters close in on Isis-held Raqqa under cover of US warplanes
SDF has been engaged in fierce fighting with IS militants along the southern bank of the Euphrates River
Pakistan freezes $3m worth of suspected terrorism funds in 5,000 bank accounts
Islamabad could come under scrutiny as international watchdog tracks terror financing.
Germany's Rock am Ring festival cleared to resume after terror threat evacuation
Police said searches of the site turned up no suspicious objects.
Top Trump-Russia investigator may set sights on attorney general over Comey firing
As Robert Mueller's investigation begins, members of Congress are intensely interested in its direction and scope.
As world leaders criticise Trump over Paris deal, Putin says 'Don't worry, be happy!'
"Now we can blame it all on him and American imperialism. It's all their fault!" said Putin.
The Great Barrier Reef is dying and Australia must do more to save it warns Unesco
344,000 square kilometers of coral might already be dead due to bleaching.
Mother of British al-Qaeda kidnap victim passes away without seeing son again
South African Stephen McGown who also has British citizenship was abducted in Timbuktu in 2011.
Children's fight at kindergarten party turns deadly as man is shot in the head
Rough play between the victim's 6-year-old son and another 6-year-old led to an argument between adults.
Manchester attack: Police seal off streets to investigate suspicious car linked to bombing
People are being evacuated from the nearby Ronald McDonald House.
Russian hockey giants Dynamo Moscow raided by police
Troubled rink outfit hit by embezzlement allegations in latest bad news.
Afghan protesters demanding better protection shot and killed by police in Kabul
Thousands demonstrated as Afghans mourned victims of a massive truck bomb that killed 90 and wounded more than 450.
How Liverpool is celebrating 50 years of Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
It was 50 years ago today....
Ethiopia shuts down country's entire internet to stop students cheating during exams
Move has been condemned both domestically and internationally.
Vaccine campaign turns deadly in South Sudan as children share one needle for four days
Fifteen died in total during botched measles vaccinations that saw children act as medics.
Stratolaunch: Amazing facts about the world's biggest plane
With Paul Allen's super plane close to take-off here are five things you need to know.
Donald Trump's 'covfefe' is now a point scorer in Words With Friends
The mysterious term that President Donald Trump tweeted has spread like wildfire on social media.