American Literature

Renowned cardiac surgeon Dr Oz visits Syria’s Azaz

Mehmet Oz visited Syria's northwestern Azaz region on Sunday and examined children there under a programme by Turkish prime minister's Disaster Relief Agency.

American literary giant Philip Roth dies at 85

Author of more than 25 books, Roth was both hailed and derided for laying bare the neuroses and obsessions that haunted the modern Jewish-American experience. His agent says the author died of congestive heart failure.

Music producer Russell Simmons steps down after sex assault claim

Jenny Lumet accused Simmons of forcing himself on her in his New York apartment in 1991.

Sanders endorses Clinton for president to ensure party unity

Bernie Sanders has offered a long-awaited endorsement of presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton after months of bitter campaigning.