Biden campaign banks on abortion question in Arizona
When two volunteers from the Biden-Harris presidential campaign knocked on Davine Cortez's door in Arizona, the businesswoman -- who is not usually interested in politics -- was hesitant to talk to them.
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Swiss climate policy in spotlight after court ruling
Switzerland, known for pristine countryside and snow-capped peaks, is facing scrutiny of its environmental policies after becoming the first country faulted by an international court for failing to do enough against climate change.
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Armenia, Azerbaijan to clash at UN top court
Azerbaijan and Armenia will fight out a long-running "ethnic cleansing" dispute at the top United Nations court from Monday, just as military tensions are ramping up between the historic enemies.
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China set to post slowing growth on housing, consumption woes
China's economy is expected to have slowed in the first three months of the year as it continues to be buffeted by a debilitating property sector crisis and flagging consumer activity.
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Beijing half marathon probes 'embarrassing' win by Chinese runner
Beijing half marathon organisers said Monday they were investigating after footage shared widely online appeared to show three African runners deliberately allowing China's He Jie to win.
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Ballet star and survivor Steven McRae says dance must change
After an almost super-human recovery from an injury, star dancer Steven McRae says the ballet world must take much better care of its artists.
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Stocks hit by Iran's Israel strike, hopes for containment stem losses
Equities tumbled Monday in Asia after Iran ramped up Middle East tensions by launching a barrage of rockets at Israel over the weekend, fuelling fears of a wider conflict in the volatile region.
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Auckland Blues lock Cameron Suafoa reveals cancer battle
Auckland Blues forward Cameron Suafoa has cancer and will take a break from playing after suffering fatigue from radiotherapy.
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Nepalis demand safeguards a decade after deadly Everest disaster
Ten years ago, Nepali mountain guide Dawa Tashi Sherpa was fighting for his life after being hit by an avalanche on Everest which was then the deadliest disaster on the world's highest mountain.
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Gaza's historic treasures saved by 'irony of history'
Gaza's ancient Greek site of Anthedon has been bombed, its "Napoleon's Palace" destroyed and the only private museum burned down: the war has taken a terrible toll on the rich heritage of the Palestinian territory.
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