North America

US court upholds 'net neutrality'

A US federal court ruled Tuesday that the Internet is effectively a public utility, upholding a hotly contested
15 June 2016, 18:00 PM

Trump 'bans Washington Post'

White House hopeful Donald Trump, in his latest attack on the media, said Monday he was rescinding The
14 June 2016, 18:00 PM

Ease Rohingya tensions

Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi has a moral responsibility to try to ease tension between majority Buddhists and
14 June 2016, 18:00 PM

New twist in investigation

US investigators yesterday worked to untangle the complicated motive of the "radicalized" gunman behind the massacre at a gay club in Orlando, as reports emerged that he frequented the popular nightspot and used gay dating apps.
14 June 2016, 18:00 PM

Saudi king condemns shooting

Saudi Arabia's King Salman has condemned the killing of 49 people at a gay nightclub in Florida, official media said
14 June 2016, 18:00 PM

'New MH370 debris' found in Madagascar

New pieces of debris have been found in Madagascar by a man searching for parts of missing flight MH370. One of the
10 June 2016, 18:00 PM

Obama expands role of US forces in Afghanistan

President Barack Obama has approved giving the US military greater ability to accompany and enable Afghan forces
10 June 2016, 18:00 PM

'Delete your account'

"Delete your account." Hillary Clinton's snarky tweet Thursday to her White House rival Donald Trump was among the
10 June 2016, 18:00 PM

UN chief slams Saudis for 'undue pressure'

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday criticized Saudi Arabia and its allies for resorting to "undue
10 June 2016, 18:00 PM

CO2 turned into stone

Scientists have turned carbon dioxide into stone in a matter of months by pumping it deep underground, offering a
10 June 2016, 18:00 PM

UK to extend EU vote registration deadline

The British government will rush through legislation yesterday to extend the deadline for registering to vote for a June
8 June 2016, 18:00 PM

Can Clinton unify Democrats?

On June 7, 2008, Hillary Clinton made way for Barack Obama to conquer the White House, conceding defeat after a
8 June 2016, 18:00 PM

India aims to join pact this year

India has agreed to work toward joining the Paris Agreement on climate change this year, India and the United States
8 June 2016, 18:00 PM

Sri Lanka to recognise war missing as dead

Sri Lanka yesterday announced a landmark law to recognise as dead an estimated 65,000 people still missing seven
7 June 2016, 18:00 PM

Hillary Clinton presumptive Democratic nominee

Hillary Clinton presumptive Democratic nominee
7 June 2016, 18:00 PM

Obama poised to endorse Hillary Clinton

President Barack Obama edged closer to a formal endorsement of Hillary Clinton as the Democratic presidential
7 June 2016, 18:00 PM

Blasts rock Sri Lanka military ammo depot

Explosions ripped through a key military ammunition depot just outside Sri Lanka's capital yesterday leading police to
5 June 2016, 18:00 PM

'I want us to run scared whole time'

President Barack Obama warned Democrats on Friday that they need to work hard to defeat likely Republican nominee
4 June 2016, 18:00 PM

'Trump unfit for office'

US presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton tore into her likely election rival Donald Trump as never before Thursday,
3 June 2016, 18:00 PM

Clinton could lose race for nominee: poll

Hillary Clinton could lose the race for Democratic nominee as the focus shifts to California, where an influx of voter
1 June 2016, 18:00 PM