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Egyptians prepare for controversial constitutional referendum vote

Egyptians prepare to vote in a referendum on a new constitution, to replace one signed into law by deposed President Mursi.

China to ease one-child policy

Millions of Chinese parents will soon be able to have a second child as changes are made to the one-child policy.

Gay people welcome at Sochi Winter Olympics, says Russia’s Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin has pledged no discrimination against gay people at Sochi Winter Olympic Games.

Bushfires put the heat on climate change skeptics

An early start to summer along with devastating bushfires in the Southern Hemisphere have rekindled the climate change debate.

No signs of relief as US leaders still deadlocked on government shutdown

No relief after President Obama met with Congressional leaders to try to break a deadlock that has shut down the US government.

China’s great space ambitions

Three Chinese astronauts returned to Earth this week touching down after a successful 15-day mission, the country’s fifth space exploration since 2003. We take a look in pictures at the super-power’s great space ambitions.

Rudd defeats Gillard to become Australia’s new PM

Australia’s ruling Labor Party elected formed leader Kevin Rudd as prime minister, ousting Julia Gillard from her post.

Turkish riots continue

Turkish officials say they will consider a referendum on plans for a park at the centre of violent demonstrations, the worst in decades, but protesters remain cynical.

Presidential Funnies

President Barack Obama’s 2013 White House Correspondent’s Dinner speech had the room in stitches, with tongue-in-cheek quips and one hilarious photo.

Kids with guns

For many children around the world, guns are a part of daily life…

Celebrations as France votes for same-sex marriage

As a protester interrupts the final vote at the French General Assembly, same sex marriage supporters break out the champagne. The assembly voted yesterday to back a landmark law legalizing same-sex marriage and adoption.

A decade of war is ending

As he made his inaugural address in January this year, US President Barack Obama made a reference to the withdrawal […]

Anti-Thatcher protesters turn their back on funeral procession

During Margaret Thatchers funeral, a small group of protesters hold up placards against the former PM and turn their backs on the funeral procession.

Few in Iraq mark war anniversary

A decade after US troops toppled Saddam Hussein’s regime, few Iraqis mark the day as they face political and economic woes.

Britain shaped by Thatcher’s “Iron Lady” legacy

We take a look at the “Iron Lady” who transformed Britain and inspired conservatives around the world during her 11 years in power.

Cyprus bailout talks underway

All eyes are on Cyprus as the small island nation awaits news of its economic fate, having become the latest casualty of the debt-wrought Eurozone.

Gillard Apologises For Forced Adoptions

Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard apologises for the country’s forced adoption policy between 1950-1970. Julie Noce reports.

Syrian Refugee Tide Hits One Million Mark

We take a look in pictures at life in the refugee camps as the Syrians refugee crisis reaches the one million milestone, after two years of civil war & conflict.

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez dead at 58

Venezuela’s charismatic and controversial president Hugo Chavez dies at age 58 after a several year battle with cancer.

Michelle Obama Shows Off Her Moves

First Lady Michelle Obama shows off her dance moves with late night host Jimmy Fallon in an appearance on “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon,” airing on Saturday.

Woman’s Day publishes Kate bikini pics

Australian magazine Woman’s Day ignores royal family protests and publishes unauthorised photographs of the pregnant Duchess of Cambridge in a bikini.

Obama tees off with Tiger Woods

US President Barack Obama played a historic round of golf over the weekend, hitting the greens with world number two Tiger Woods .

Employers need to be mindful of mental illness

Employers need more training on how to manage mental illness in the workplace after a report found a staggering 95 per cent of respondents don’t feel their workplace supports their mental wellbeing.

Obama says “Happy Waitangi Day!”

US President Barack Obama and his new secretary of state, John Kerry, have bid all New Zealanders a happy Waitangi Day.

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