Jude Ratnam is worried how his film might go down with his fellow Sri Lankan Tamils. And he has a point. "Demons in Paradise", which is premiering at the Cannes film festival, tells of the bloodbath...
Harley-Davidson, the iconic motorcycle brand hailed by US President Donald Trump for keeping jobs in America, is building a plant in Thailand, the company confirmed Thursday, as it seeks new buyers...
New Zealand fast bowler Doug Bracewell was Thursday sentenced to 100 hours of community service after pleading guilty to drink-driving after dogs ate his pet parrot. The 26-year-old was more than...
Long an international symbol of remembrance for fallen soldiers, the brilliant red bloom of the poppy may soon gain wider recognition in America as the country marks its first National Poppy Day....
Manchester United claimed their second trophy of the season and secured Champions League football as they overcame Ajax to win the Europa League final in Stockholm. On an emotional night following...
In times when it is easy and understandable to be at a loss for words, late-night television hosts often find themselves searching for the right ones to say. In light of the terror attack at an...
Philippine troops aboard helicopters and in armoured tanks battled Islamist militants inside a southern city on Thursday, as reports emerged of the gunmen murdering civilians. An initial rampage by...
The defender said his manager was extremely pleased with the club finishing off the job they've been preparing for with a win over Ajax Manchester United centre-back Chris Smalling says manager Jose...
The Chinese Football Association has stepped up its fight against spiralling big-money deals for foreign players by announcing prohibitive new curbs, less than a month before the next transfer window...
A US Navy ship has sailed in disputed South China Sea waters near a reef claimed by Beijing in the first "freedom of navigation" exercise under President Donald Trump, a US official said. The USS...
A US warship has sailed close to an artificial island built by China in the South China Sea, the first challenge to Beijing's claim to the waters since President Donald Trump took office. According...
India's passenger trains are notorious for being rickety and spartan, but the government is hoping to change all that with a new "luxury" service. The popular image of rail travel in the country of...
Emmanuel Toku (middle) with some officials after the match Ghana U17 playmaker Emmanuel Toku was named the man-of-the-match in their victory over Niger on Wednesday. Toku was undoubtedly Ghana’s...
Black Starlets are just a game away to secure the most trophies Ghana is on the verge of making history as the first Nation to win the Africa U17 title on three occasions. The Black Starlets are just...
It's a radio talent contest with a mission: showcasing the skills of Mosul's youth after years of jihadist rule and a months-long battle for the city. The recorded lyrics of competitor MC Rico, a...
Players of the Black Starlets team have each received US $1,000 for reaching the finals of the Africa U17 Championship. Ghana defeated Niger on penalties to book a place at the finals which will be...
Draped with rainbow flags and waving a huge rainbow banner, celebrated activist Chi Chia-wei stood triumphant in front of cheering crowds after Taiwan's top court ruled in favour of gay marriage....
Indonesia's elite anti-terror squad was Thursday investigating a suicide bombing attack near a busy Jakarta bus station that killed three policemen, the latest assault in the Muslim-majority country...
Taiwan's giant step towards allowing same-sex marriage has reverberated across Asia, but activists warn the fight for equality isn't over in a region where gay sex remains illegal in some countries....
Perched on his chestnut steed Shams, teenager Munzer triumphantly held up his first place trophy at a rare horse race staged in an opposition-held area of Syria. Dozens of men and young children,...
