Hillary Clinton takes on FBI director James Comey in latest email flap
Hillary Clinton on Saturday challenged FBI director James Comey to provide a fuller explanation of investigative steps he is taking related to her use of a private email server, as the Democratic presidential candidate accused him of "deeply troubling" behaviour 10 days before the US elections.
Baseball fans mourn death of Jose Fernandez in boat crash
The baseball world is in mourning after Miami Marlins star pitcher Jose Fernandez died in a boating accident along with two other men.
Miami Marlins star Jose Fernandez was killed in a boating accident early on Sunday in Florida, the US Coast Guard said. He was 24 years of age.
Trump and Clinton to spar in long-anticipated debate
Heading into what could be the most-watched presidential debate in US history, Clinton and Trump will have to defend themselves from serious criticisms over their conflicting personalities.
On Monday evening, tens of millions of people across the United States will gather to watch US presidential nominees Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump engage in their first face-to-face televised debate.
Russia under criticism over worsening carnage in Syria
US Ambassador Samantha Power accused Russia of "barbarism" during the Security Council emergency meeting on Syria.
Three western powers, Britain, France and the United States blamed Russia over the worsening situation in Syria on Sunday during an emergency session of the UN Security Council on Syria.
