Mohan Rangachari rose to fame in southern India for his witty one-liners and special brand of comedy.

Former two-weight world champion Zab Judah is taken to hospital at the age of 41 after defeat by fellow American Cletus Seldin.

"If you don't take this fight you're scared and you will never live it down," Justin Bieber tweeted.

The lawyer says he needs to be shown all the evidence the accuser allegedly holds if he is to carry on.

Best featured actress winner Ali Stroker entered from the wings as a ramp had not be built.

The government has launched a marketing campaign in a bid to sell one million kilos' worth in June.

Most shops and businesses close as the opposition urges civil disobedience.

Some of the highs and lows from the Tony theatre awards in New York at the weekend.

Turkey says its national football team endured a long bag search and practical joke in Iceland.

India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh, who won the 2007 World Twenty20 and 2011 World Cup, retires from international cricket.

Many of the bodies in the village of the Dogon ethnic group have been burned, officials say.

Distance runner Gabriele Grunewald is hailed as an inspiration in her cancer battle as her family say she is receiving end-of-life care.

Hong Kong has had one of its biggest marches in history - but will it make a difference?

Asif Ali Zardari was arrested over an investigation into alleged money laundering.

The winner of the contest will also become the UK's next prime minister.

The state is set to become the first to offer government healthcare to people living in the US illegally.

Manchester United are continuing to show interest in defender Harry Maguire, even though Leicester have no wish to sell the player.

Olympic 800m champion Caster Semenya is named in South Africa's preliminary squad for the World Championships.

The Italian island is experiencing its worst invasion of the insects in 60 years, local media report.

The Megaupload founder hopes to stop his extradition from New Zealand to the US on copyright charges.

The Canadian initiative will be modelled on similar legislation passed by the EU last year.