A Mexico City judge has sentenced three men for their roles in the kidnapping and murder of 13 young people two years ago.

Germany's Defence Minister Ursula von der Leyen is the latest high-profile German politician to face plagiarism claims over her academic work.

Russian President Vladimir Putin says Russia wants "a co-ordinating structure" in the fight against IS, as world leaders gather at the UN.

Pope Francis appeals for unity and family love at a large open-air Mass in Philadelphia, ending his six-day visit to the US.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Facebook headquarters in California, hailing the political power of social media in the modern world.

The cause of death of Bobbi Kristina Brown - Whitney Houston's daughter - has been determined, but will be withheld by court order.

Royal Dutch Shell abandons Arctic exploration off the coast of Alaska after "disappointing" results from a key oil well.

Hundreds of Taliban fighters launch an attack on the strategic northern Afghan city of Kunduz, storming it from several directions.