Surprised astronomers said they have discovered a star with planets in a bizarre order that defies scientific expectations -- and suggests these faraway worlds formed in a manner never seen before.
Venezuela could pass a landmark bill granting amnesty to political prisoners, marking an early milestone in the transition from the rule of toppled leader Nicolas Maduro.
Zelda La Grange, former aide to Nelson Mandela, has criticised South Africa’s current political leadership, saying many in the elite no longer understand the daily struggles of ordinary citizens.
EU leaders Thursday vowed to act boldly to bolster Europe's economy faced with twin threats from China and the United States, as they huddled in a Belgian castle to bridge differences on the path ahead.
The speech itself remains the president’s own -- not a product of Government of National Unity (GNU) negotiations, unlike the more contested Budget process seen last year.