Party of the first-term president tends to lose congressional seats but healthy economy favours the incumbent

Veteran left-arm spinner Herath claimed his 100th wicket at Galle

Iranian oil and gas exports are crucial for resource-poor Turkey

Visitors register 151-run win, which was their first on foreign soil in 17 years

Official figures show roughly 4.2 million Afghans voted in the elections

Initially, the auction house had estimated Charles Baudelaire's letter to sell for $68,000 - $91,000

Rescue workers said the man suffered serious wounds to his legs and arm

Some 70,000 people are expected to take part in the four-day Web Summit

Washington and Beijing have been locked in a bold standoff over Trump's move to end unfair trade practices by China

Polsters say Democrats have good chance of winning the House, Republicans likely to retain Senate.