Colin Kaepernick files a lawsuit against NFL owners he claims are refusing to hire him because of his protests against racial injustice.

Gender equality minister Marlène Schiappa wants a definition of what behaviour can be deemed criminal.

Iraqi government forces enter disputed city of Kirkuk, weeks after Kurdish independence referendum.

The 31-year-old US Army sergeant tells the court his conduct was "very inexcusable".

A survey of 19 megacities around the world finds the Egyptian capital the least friendly to women.

Tensions have soared since Iraqi Kurds voted for independence in a referendum opposed by Baghdad.

A deadline approaches for the Carles Puigdemont to clarify whether he has declared independence.

President Nicolas Maduro hails victory but the opposition does not recognise the result.