Kiev (AFP) - Ukraine's parliament on Tuesday confirmed National Guard chief Stepan Poltorak as the former Soviet state's fourth defence minister since Russia's annexation of its Crimea peninsula in March.
President Petro Poroshenko nominated the head of the frontline forces fighting pro-Russian insurgents in the separatist east after his predecessor Valeriy Geletey submitted his resignation.
Poltorak's candidacy was approved in a 245-1 vote.
An Indian judge has dismissed a woman’s complaint that her husband committed “unnatural sex,” because under Indian law it’s not illegal for a husband to force his wife to engage in sexual acts.
"I went to shake her hand, and she looked me up and down and said, 'I don't shake hands,' then walked away."
Leading disease and farming experts are calling for changes to the way we farm animals. Find out more.
The former president's daughter-in-law wants to disenfranchise some Americans who vote by mail.
Adam Lucius discusses some of the big talking points from round nine in the NRL. Read more here.
The girlfriend of one of the two Australian brothers who died in Mexico has broken her silence with a heartbreaking tribute.
Ahead of the 50th anniversary of Mama Cass Elliot's death, her daughter's memoir hopes to help people know the truth
A beautiful moment between the F1 rivals.
Experts weigh in on a common misconception about international travel.
A Reddit thread has seen former contestants of The Biggest Loser reveal just how 'unhealthy' the show was. Read more.
NetflixReality star Kim Kardashian was clearly shocked to be booed onstage while making a special appearance at Tom Brady’s The Greatest Roast of all Time on Netflix Sunday. Kardashian, who also made a number of digs at Caitlyn Jenner, was called up from the crowd by presenter and comedian Kevin Hart to give a toast, and while she initially received some applause at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, it was quickly drowned out by a chorus of boos, forcing Kardashian to pause as she began her speech.“
Two Australian brothers and a US tourist who went missing in Mexico were shot dead by thieves who wanted their truck's tyres, according to prosecutors. Relatives of Jake and Callum Robinson and Jack Carter Rhoad have identified the three bodies. The trio went missing a week ago while on a surfing trip near the northern city of Ensenada - not far from the US border - and had posted photos on social media of isolated beaches.
An Australia Post customer has called out a delivery driver for failing to drop off a parcel because his gate was 'locked'.
"It actually undercuts one of the defense assertions that they’re trying to use to wiggle out of Trump’s criminal responsibility for this," said Glenn Kirschner.
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I also feel personally attacked at the accuracy of these.
Philip Lowe warned the fight against inflation 'isn't done' yet.
He owes it to one woman.
"A friend of mine found out a few days after her wedding that her husband hadn't been away for work a few months before their marriage as he claimed, but was actually with his side chick, who was giving birth to his child."
MasterChef Australia saw another elimination round on Sunday night but fans were upset with one specific detail.
