Criticism of President Barack Obama's signature healthcare law by a top Senate Democrat this week laid bare post-election tensions that could pose challenges for the party in upcoming fights with Republicans over taxes, energy and immigration.
In the recently concluded American Music Awards 2014, Nicki Minaj showed a different side of her during her performance of "Bed of Lies" with singer Skylar Grey. Instead of her usual raunchy antics, the singer did a soulful rendition of the song which awed the audience. According to reports, the song actually speaks about Minaj's former boyfriend, Safaree Samuels, and "Bed of Lies" allegedly reveals their story and the reason behind their breakup.
Burkina Faso's interim prime minister pledged on Thursday to open enquiries into the deaths of a former president and a journalist, among the key demands of protesters who swept former President Blaise Compaore from power last month.