State media trumpeted the "miraculous" launch of what it claimed was a new Hwasong-17 intercontinental ballistic missile on March 24, publishing dramatic photos and videos of leader Kim personally overseeing the test. But analysts identified discre...

The rate jumped to 9.8 percent in March from 7.6 percent in February, its highest level since May 1985, according to a preliminary estimate from national statistics institute INE. "It is a bad figure which affects our economy, especially more vulne...

Torrential rain that began Monday proved unrelenting, with nearly 300 millimetres (11.8 inches) falling in the area in 24 hours, forcing many shops in the Byron Bay town centre to close as roads were cut off by rising water levels. Byron's normally...

She ventures out just twice a day, climbing the six floors to the family's tower block flat, with food for her husband and adult son. Her husband had a stroke and is paralysed down one side. Her son "lost his mind after an accident" and has to be ...

Journalists and activists have long complained of harassment under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, whose government has been accused of trying to silence critical reporting. Rana Ayyub, a fierce critic of Modi and his Hindu nationalist government, wa...

Australia dominated their rain-shortened semi-final in Wellington from the outset, built around a 216-run stand -- the highest of the tournament -- between experienced openers Alyssa Healy and Rachael Haynes. An imposing score of 305 for three off ...

The unbeaten Inoue's WBA and IBF titles and Donaire's WBC belt will all be on the line when they meet on June 7 in Saitama, the same venue where Inoue beat Donaire three years ago at the World Boxing Super Series. That bout was hailed as one of the...

El Shafee Elsheikh, 33, is accused of involvement in the murders of American journalists James Foley and Steven Sotloff, as well as aid workers Peter Kassig and Kayla Mueller. The day after the selection of 18 jurors, including six alternates, pros...

Russia to 'reduce' Kyiv attacks Russia pauses failed efforts to encircle Kyiv, announcing it will "radically" reduce military activity around the Ukrainian capital. Moscow says attacks on the northern city of Chernihiv will also ease, after "meaning...

The room was made in 1686 for Louis XIV to play Jeu de Paume -- also known as "real tennis", an early version of the modern game. But more than a century later, it became the unlikely venue for a key moment of the French Revolution. On June 20, 17...

The Watches and Wonders show, taking place from Wednesday until April 5, will this year see 38 of the biggest high-end watch brands, including Rolex, Patek Philippe, Cartier and Tag Heuer, gathered under one roof. "We are extremely happy to have s...

National broadcaster CCTV streamed the clash between the Los Angeles Clippers and Utah Jazz, to a mixed reception from Chinese basketball fans. China, the NBA's largest overseas market by far, suspended broadcasts on CCTV after the Houston Rockets'...

The South Asian nation of 22 million people is in its worst economic crisis since independence in 1948, because of a severe shortage of foreign currency to pay for imports. The state electricity monopoly said it was imposing the 10-hour power cut, ...

A critical lack of foreign currency has left the island nation unable to pay for vital imports, leading to dire shortages in everything from life-saving medicines to cement. Long lines for fuel that start forming before dawn are forums for public g...

With Brazil, Argentina, Ecuador and Uruguay already qualified, all that was to play for in the final round of South American qualifying was fifth place and an intercontinental play-off. Both Colombia, who won 1-0 away to Venezuela, and Chile, beate...