The Cuban president tells the UN that normal relations with the US will only be possible if it lifts its trade embargo and takes other measures.

Russia has not ruled out conducting air strikes against Islamic State targets, President Vladimir Putin says after meeting his US counterpart in New York.

Canadian party leaders clash over the fight against Islamic State (IS) militants in the election campaign's fourth TV debate in Toronto.

Ousted Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott says he is confident he would have led his Liberal party to victory if not replaced by Malcolm Turnbull.

Asian shares fall sharply, with Japan's Nikkei dropping 4%, as continued fears over growth prospects and commodity prices drive a global sell-off.

Two men described as Russian special forces soldiers go on trial in Kiev accused of waging war against Ukrainian troops.

The death toll from a suspected air strike on a wedding party in Yemen on Monday has risen to at least 13, the UN and local medics say.

South African comedian Trevor Noah makes his debut hosting The Daily Show, replacing Jon Stewart, who left last month after 16 years.