Donald Trump names South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley as US ambassador to the UN.

A Japanese man dies three days after choking on a rice ball during a speed-eating contest.

A Caribbean storm has turned into a hurricane and threatens Costa Rica and Nicaragua, forecasters say.

An American atheist sues Kentucky authorities after he was refused a car number plate that reads "IM GOD".

German airline Lufthansa in late night legal bid to halt pilots' strike that means 900 flights will be cancelled on Wednesday.

A Perth teenager could face up to 12 years in an Indonesian jail on suspicion of possessing a drug.

The US president makes a heartfelt speech about comedian Ellen DeGeneres as he presents her the country's highest award.

The Colombian government says it will sign a new peace deal with Farc rebels on Thursday.