Japanese fashion designer Issey Miyake dies from cancer at 84
Miyake pioneered high-tech, comfortable clothing and was among wave of Japanese designers who made their mark in Paris.
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Photos: Famed Japanese fashion designer Issey Miyake dies aged 84
Miyake, a designer and artist who defined an era in Japan’s modern history, has died of cancer.
Mali’s army says 17 soldiers, 4 civilians killed in Tessit attack
Military says 'complex and coordinated attack' in country's south likely carried out by ISIL-affiliated group.
Papua New Guinea’s new parliament returns Marape as PM
The election was also plagued by violence, delays, fraud allegations and voters missing from the electoral roll.
Israeli forces kill al-Aqsa Brigades commander in Nablus raid
Ibrahim al-Nabulsi, 30, had been on the run for months and evaded several assassination attempts by Israeli forces.
Photos: Eight dead after heavy rains cause major floods in Seoul
At least eight people died in Seoul after torrential rain caused power outages, and left roads and subways submerged.
Sri Lanka asks China to postpone ship visit after India protests
New Delhi fears its bigger and more powerful rival China will use Hambantota port as military base in India's back yard.
Russia launches Iranian satellite into space from Kazakhstan base
The launch signals the beginning of ‘strategic cooperation’ between the two countries in the space industry, Iran says.
Major test of first possible Lyme vaccine in 20 years begins
Lyme disease is a growing problem, with cases rising and warming weather helping ticks expand their habitat.
Trump: What legal woes does the former US president face?
Trump, who said on Monday night the FBI was at his home in Mar-a-Lago, faces a string of lawsuits and investigations.
Economy, political permutations at centre of Kenyan election
Tuesday's vote is seen as a key test of stability for the East African hub and a referendum on the president's legacy.
UN Security Council holds emergency meeting over Gaza fighting
Palestinian ambassador asks when will 'enough be enough' as council members express concern about recent violence.
Colombia’s new president Petro proposes ambitious tax reforms
The reforms are key to Gustavo Petro’s vision of building a more equitable country, with less reliance on oil revenues.
‘Who is next?’ Fear spreads in US Muslim community amid killings
A string of killings in the US state of New Mexico have sent shockwaves through Muslim communities across the US.
Donald Trump says FBI agents search Mar-a-Lago
Classified material from Trump's presidency was found at his Florida residence in February, in a possible breach of law.
Third fuel tank collapses as fire rages at Cuba oil terminal
With help from Mexico and Venezuela, Cuba has been battling enormous blaze at major oil terminal in Matanzas.
Photos: Grease’ star Olivia Newton-John dies aged 73
The entertainer began performing as a child and became a global superstar after moving to the United States.
Grammy-winning singer and actor Olivia Newton-John dies at 73
Olivia Newton-John was famous for her role in film Grease and songs such as Physical and You’re the One That I Want.
After ceasefire, battered Palestinians recall Israeli ‘massacre’
Many Palestinians were killed just hours before a truce was agreed on between Israel and Islamic Jihad.
Family of US Black man killed by MD police reaches $5m settlement
Use of excessive force by police in the death of Anton Black leads to a settlement requiring changes in police policies.