An explosion and gunfire were heard coming from the jail, located near the presidential palace in Mogadishu.

The BBC asked Americans in Washington what they think the US president needs to do to earn the prestigious award.

The Senate will meet again Monday to try to pass a bill to reopen the government but the chances of it passing appear s…

Police used pepper spray to disperse demonstrators amid growing turmoil in the Caucasus country.

The conservative politician is set to be Japan's first female prime minister.

Water cannon and pepper spray was used by authorities to disperse protesters.

The use of controversial shark nets was about to be scaled back in Sydney when a surfer was killed.