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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
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Iran dismisses US offer of talks, says Washington broke last deal
US envoy says new deal that Washington hopes to sign with Iran wouldn't be personal pact between two countries only
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Four children killed in Netherlands as train hits 'cargo' bicycle
Accident occurred in the eastern city of Oss, near German border
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Multiple deaths in US warehouse complex shooting
Shooting occurs day after a man shot and wounded four people including a police officer at Pennsylvania court building
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France offers cash bonus to back women filmmakers
The measures are specifically targets opening up technical positions to women, which have been male preserve
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Burkina region bans night-time motorbikes in anti-militant move
Cars, buses and trucks will not be subjected to ban in Burkina Faso
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Indonesian city orders top staff to 'pray or get a new job'
Religious and sexual minorities are subject to increasing prejudice in Indonesia's conservative Aceh province
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Giving birth in Afghanistan: inside MSF's 'baby factory'
According to UN and World Bank maternal mortality is at around 396 deaths per 100,000 live births in Afghanistan
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Girl's family chops off boyfriend's genitals in India
Girl's father, two brothers arrested after the victim's family files a complaint
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Death of sanitation worker sparks outrage in India
Sympathisers raise $70,000 for the Dalit family
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In pictures: Muslims observe Muharram across the world
Muharram is the month of mourning for the seventh-century martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA)
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Foreign ministers of India, Pakistan to meet on sidelines of UNGA session
The meeting, first in almost three years, is taking place at the request of Prime Minister Imran Khan
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Landslide kills 12 in the Philippines, dozens feared trapped
Heavy weekend rains brought by Typhoon Mangkhut caused more than 100 landslides mostly in Cordillera region on Luzon
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Millions express suffering in Iraq Ashura ritual
“Blood is but a simple thing we offer to Imam Hussain (RA). All we offer Imam Hussain (RA) is actually nothing"
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One of two India rape victims dies
The girls were playing near their house when two suspects lured them with chocolates
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Pakistan crucial to South Asia strategy: US State dept
Report recognises Pakistan as a long-standing and important regional partner
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Jet Airways passengers bleed as crew 'forget to maintain cabin pressure'
Aircraft returned to Mumbai where 30 of 166 passengers were treated for minor injuries
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Iran and Israel call each other nuclear threats
Both countries accuse the other of having secret atomic programs and ask UN to take action
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Afghan envoy to India resigns during Ghani's visit
Abdali handed his resignation to President Ashraf Ghani during his one-day visit to India
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Fulfilling a dream, South Korea's Moon visits sacred North Korean mountain with Kim
After the two leaders pledge new steps aimed at salvaging nuclear talks on Wednesday
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Strawberries spook Australia into raising jail terms for food tampering
Forcing farmers to dump fruit as demand plummets
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Hong Kong airline spells own name wrong on aircraft
Inexplicable, some in industry said
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US ready to resume North Korea talks, seeks denuclearisation by 2021
Some US officials were deeply skeptical fearing Kim was trying to drive a wedge between Washington and Seoul
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Islamabad confident of Riyadh's support, says PM Imran
Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have a strong people-to-people relationship, premier says
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As petrol prices sky-rocket, Indians look for ways to ease the pain
The government blames the high pump prices on the rising cost of crude oil and a weakening rupee
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Palestinians say one killed as Israeli troops fire on Gaza protest
The border between Gaza and Israel has been the scene of weekly Palestinian demonstrations since March 30
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Thousands head home in Syria's Idlib after deal: monitor
United Nations gives cautious backing to Russian-Turkish agreement in Idlib
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PM, UAE crown prince vow to foster bilateral ties
Premier Imran arrives in Abu Dhabi after completing two-day visit to Saudi Arabia
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EU warns Britain it must 'rework' Brexit plans
Brussels appears ready to fudge plan to at least get UK departure from the EU bloc
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French court upholds magazine fines over topless Kate photos
French court upheld fines handed to two photographers suspected of taking scandalous shots
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Trump says Supreme Court pick's sex accuser should testify
US president makes it clear that his ultimate goal is to add more right-leaning judges in the top court
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Opponents of CPEC shall never succeed, says Chinese president
Pakistan Army shall ensure security of CPEC at all costs, says Gen Qamar
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Iraq court condemns to death 'deputy of Islamic State leader'
Iraq has condemned several hundred people including around 100 foreign women to death for Da'aish links
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Former columnist jailed for 'abusive' posts about Aung San Suu Kyi
Myanmar faces widespread condemnation for infringing on freedom of expression
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Air pollution linked to higher risk of dementia: study
Tailpipe pollution is known to boost risk for heart disease, stroke and respiratory problems like asthma
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China denies meddling in US elections, demands 'respect'
Tensions rise after a row of fresh new tariffs from both sides
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Ex-Malaysian PM Najib arrested, to face charges in 1MDB case
To be taken to court on Thursday, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission says in a statement
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Some gun-toting Texans embrace Democrat's call for tougher firearm laws
O'Rourke is a congressman from El Paso and the Democratic challenger to Ted Cruz in November's Texas Senate race
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India steps closer to making triple talaq a punishable offense
The Indian Supreme Court outlawed the practice last year
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Two hospitalised after London Muslim center incident
Police says the incident was not related to terrorism
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Saudi Arabia assures Pakistan of 'maximum assistance'
Talks cover wide-ranging bilateral, regional and international subjects
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Sidhu hugging Gen Bajwa demoralised soldiers: Indian defence minister
Sitharaman says the cricket star should have 'avoided' the embrace
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North Korea's Kim to allow international inspections in bid to revive nuclear talks
NKorea also willing to close its main nuclear complex if US took unspecified “reciprocal action”
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Turkey jails 24 Istanbul airport workers pending trial after protests
The airport is a centrepiece of a 15-year construction boom under President Tayyip Erdogan
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Anger at Singapore ads offering Indonesian maids for sale
Singapore is home to almost 250,000 maids, mostly from poor parts of Indonesia or the Philippines
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'Of course I don't think about leaving': Mattis
US Defense Secretary takes the book written by Bob Woodward in jest
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Rights group documents fresh South Sudan 'war crimes'
A rights group on Wednesday accused the government of South Sudan and its allied militias of war crimes
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5.2 million children at famine risk in Yemen
Deadly clashes resumed around the Huthi-held port city of Hodeida following the collapse of talks in Geneva