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Truck full of bodies draws Mexicans searching for relatives
A wave of violence linked to drug cartels has led to missing persons in the country rising to more than 36,000
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First to red planet will become Martians: Canada astronaut
Current predictions are that humans will reach Mars in the coming decades
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Death toll in Iran military parade attack rises to 24
Anti-government Arab group claims responsibility for attack
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Iran will defeat Trump just like it did Saddam, won't abandon missiles: Rouhani
Iran has suggested in recent weeks that it could take military action in the Gulf
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Trump turns on Supreme Court nominee's accuser
Assault victims respond on Twitter with hashtag #WhyIDidn'tReport
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New Delhi squandered opportunity for peace once again: FO
Reasons cited for cancellation entirely unconvincing, spokesperson says
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Journalist murdered in Mexico, ninth of 2018: newspaper
Mario Gomez is the latest victim in a wave of violence against the press in Mexico
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US official in Russia probe suggested taping Trump: media reports
Rosenstein made the remark sarcastically says a Justice Department spokesperson
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Qureshi leaves for UNGA session in New York
Foreign minister will present nation's stance on bevy of issues
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Brazil's favelas, the oft-overlooked election hunting grounds
On October 7, Brazil will go to the polls to choose a new president
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Tornado batters area near Canadian capital Ottawa
Meteorologists reported gusts whipped up to around 190 kilometers per hour
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UN moves to toughen response to peacekeeper misconduct
UN Security Council unanimously passed a resolution aiming to toughen UN response to peacekeeper misconduct
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China cancels trade talks with US as tariff threats escalate
China will not send vice-premier Liu He to Washington next week
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Former French president laments fighter jet manufacturing deal with India
Hollande says France given no choice in Dassault deal with Reliance for Rafale fighter jets
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Yemen faces worsening threat of famine: UN aid chief
3.5 million people may soon be added to eight million Yemenis already facing starvation
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Date set for Irish blasphemy referendum
Referendum would remove wording in the constitution referring to a woman's place as 'in the home'
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Alcohol responsible for one in 20 deaths worldwide: WHO
WHO warns that outside of Europe, alcohol consumption continues to rise especially in Asia
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Saudi trying to quash Yemen war crimes probe: HRW
Yemen is in its worst humanitarian crisis with an estimated 10,000 people killed and millions at risk of starvation
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At least 12 killed in Mozambique terror attack
One of the shooting victims had also been beheaded and the attackers had also burnt 55 houses
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WATCH: Prince Harry shares 'extremely awkward' kiss with Muslim woman
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were joined by Meghan's mum Doria Ragland at an event in London
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Questions raised about US museum's Abraham Lincoln hat
Hat in question is of stovepipe variety that adorned the head of Abraham Lincoln recognised for his fashion sense
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Nazi war crimes suspect, 94, faces trial in German juvenile court
The man, who has not been named for legal reasons, denies the accusations
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Three babies stabbed at New York childcare centre
According to police, the attack was allegedly carried out by a female employee
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Indian village bars Muslims from growing beard, praying publicly
News reports suggest the restrictions were imposed after a calf died allegedly at the hands of a Muslin boy
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Trump challenges Kavanaugh accuser over account of sex attack
In a series of tweets, Trump defends the conservative Kavanaugh as under assault by radical left wing politicians
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Defiant British PM hits back at EU over Brexit plan
It is not acceptable to simply reject the other side's proposal without a detailed explanation, says Premier May
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Two pilots killed in Sudan military jet crash
Sudanese military extensively uses air power in its campaign against rebels in Blue Nile, South Kordofan and Darfur
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Ex-prosecutor to examine New York archdiocese sex abuse policies
The Church in the United States, Chile, Australia, and Ireland is in the midst of a crisis over sexual abuse of minors
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Islamic State leader Baghdadi, world's 'most wanted', sought in Syria offensive
There have been recurring reports of Baghdadi being killed or injured
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India probes death of 12 endangered lions
Asiatic lions are a major tourist attraction in Gujarat and have been a target of poachers in the past
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China, Russia warn US of consequences over sanctions
Moscow says Washington is rocking global stability, placing sanctions on Russia is now Washington's favourite pastime
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Over 130 dead in Tanzania ferry disaster, scores feared missing
Initial estimates suggest that the ferry was carrying more than 300 people
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Iran puts on 'show of strength' military exercise in Gulf
Rouhani govt plans a large naval military drill including approximately 600 naval vessels
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Delhi's last elephants await marching orders
New Dehli is no longer suitable home for elephants which is overrun by cars, a population of 20 million and pollution
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Regional 'burqa ban' up for vote in Switzerland
Switzerland's government last year opposed an initiative aimed at creating a nationwide burqa ban
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India launches sex offender registry amid wave of assaults
The database has 440,000 names registered
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United States welcomes planned Pakistan-India FM meet as 'terrific'
Not resumption of dialogue, Indian External Affairs Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said earlier
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Pakistan re-elected to IAEA board of governors
Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) Chairman Muhammad Naeem led delegation
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Afghan journalists dying in record numbers to report the war
The deaths cracked debate on how Afghan journalists should operate under such circumstances
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US slaps sanctions on China for purchasing Russian jets, missiles
The US State Dept said it would immediately impose on China's EDD
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Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang dead at 61: state media
The 61-year-old President passed away to a serious illness despite devoted treatment
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Emirates, Etihad airlines deny report they may merge
“There is no truth to this rumour,” Emirates spokesperson confirms
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Canada lawmakers declare Myanmar Rohingya killings 'genocide'
The House of Commons endorsed findings of UN fact-finding mission on Myanmar
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World 'won't rest' on Rohingya crisis, UK's Hunt tells Suu Kyi
Suu Kyi, a former pro-democracy icon is internationally criticized for her failure to address the Rohingya crisis
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Trump suggested Sahara wall to stem migrants: Madrid
Closing ports is not a solution, and neither is building a wall along the Sahara, says Spain's foreign minister
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Hezbollah defies Israel, says has 'precision missiles'
Israeli military believes Hezbollah has between 100,000 and 120,000 short-range missiles and rockets
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Govt says Riyadh all set to join CPEC as third partner
A high-level delegation led by Saudi energy minister will visit Pakistan in first week of Oct
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EU raises pressure as UK promises new Brexit plans
London and Brussels originally said they wanted an agreement by October's EU summit
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Israel hits out at Iran after Syria friendly fire incident
The incident was the worst case of friendly fire between Russia and President Bashar al-Assad's regime
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Vatican suspends Indian bishop accused of raping nun
The bishop has not been charged, but has given interviews denying wrongdoing and saying he wanted to defend his name