Cardinal Pell: Vatican treasurer denies Australia sex offences
Posted on Thursday June 29, 2017

The Vatican's third-ranking official says he will take a leave of absence to fight the charges.

Trump travel ban: US sets out visa criteria
Posted on Thursday June 29, 2017

Visa applicants from six mainly Muslim countries must have "close" family or business ties.

Xi Jinping: Chinese president makes first visit to Hong Kong as leader
Posted on Thursday June 29, 2017

Xi Jinping's visit to mark 20 years since the handover from British rule is seen as highly symbolic.

Brazil's presidential palace rammed by car as Temer under pressure to quit
Posted on Thursday June 29, 2017

A car rams the gate of the president's palace as pressure grows on Michel Temer to resign.

Venezuela crisis: Attorney general banned from leaving country
Posted on Thursday June 29, 2017

Attorney General Luisa Ortega Díaz has her assets frozen and is accused of "serious errors".