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Iran in talks to unblock Twitter, says new minister
The global tech-giant was banned at the time of mass anti-regime protests in 2009
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McDonald's to shut 169 outlets in India amid dispute with local partner
McDonald's did not comment on the court dispute
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Big Ben bongs for the last time until 2021
Bongs are venerated part of British life
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Men accused of burning 'witches' alive in Tanzania
It is not rare in Tanzania for people accused of being witches
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US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis arrives in Iraq for unannounced visit
Mattis warned that the end of Islamic State is far from close
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Four Spain attacks suspects to go before judge, eight others killed
Twelve principal targets are detained or dead, tweets Catalan police
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US launches probe after second deadly Navy collision
Admiral did not rule out outside interference or cyber attack, but said he did not want to prejudge the inquiry
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Muslim divorce law violates the constitution: India SC
'We are directing the Union of India to consider appropriate legislation in this regard'
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16 years between the US and Afghanistan
On August 21 Trump cleared the way for the deployment of thousands more US troops to Afghanistan
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Saudi renews Iraq ties in bid to distance Iran
The border has been shut for most of the past three decades to all travellers except Iraqi Muslim pilgrims
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Two dead after quake hits Italy holiday island
Ischia has been a frequent victim of earthquakes
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Trump lays down Afghan strategy, lambasts Pakistan for 'harbouring terrorists'
Says US can no longer be silent about Pakistan's safe havens for terrorists
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Villagers in Indian Punjab turn to drugs in search of solace
Residents suffer from severe mental stress owing to a threat of war
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Binge-watching may lead to poor sleep quality
People who binge-watched said they experienced more fatigue, insomnia, increased level of alertness before sleep
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Erdogan says top Turkish general must accept demotion
Up to 10 generals including the former special forces chief were ready to resign, Hurriyet daily reported
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Prince Charles rating plunges before Diana anniversary: poll
Only 36 percent of the British public think the heir to the throne has been beneficial to the monarchy
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Mosques speak out in Indian city to stop sale of brides to Arab men
India launched an investigation when marriage of a 16-year-old girl with a 65-year-old Oman national took place
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Indian top court grants bail to colonel linked to Malegaon, Samjhauta Express attacks
Lt Col Shrikant Prasad Purohit faces charges of providing explosives for Muslim-populated Malegaon, Samjhauta attacks
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India says China stand-off will end 'soon'
Indian and Chinese soldiers have for more than two months been facing off on a disputed tract of land known as Doklam
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Teacher forced us to drink sewer water, Bangladeshi pupils say
25-year-old teacher denied forcing the children to drink the water, saying she was only trying to scare them
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Muslim Australian preacher criticised for claiming plucking of eyebrows is 'haram'
Jamaal ud-Din claimed that it was haram for women to pluck eye brows, even if is believed to be hygienic
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Death toll in DR Congo landslide climbs to 140
The landslide occurred last Wednesday when part of a mountain engulfed a fishing camp after heavy rains
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Malaysia's Muslim women face more online abuse than others
Most of the women say that it is mostly Muslim men hurling abuse at them online
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Pakistan keen on further strengthening ties with Turkey: PM Abbasi
Turkish Ambassador called on PM with letter of felicitation from Turkish President
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Texas university removes 'white supremacy' statues overnight
Several cities have targeted Confederate symbols in response to the violence in Charlottesville
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A private airport in Sweden is on sale and you can own it
Kattleberg Airport is on sale for 20 million kronor
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One killed in Marseille after car crashes into bus shelters
A police source, did not say whether the incident was being treated as a terror attack or an accident
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US to pause issuing non-immigrant visas in Russia
Putin ordered Washington to cut its diplomatic and technical staff in Russia by 755 people
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Trump eyes Afghanistan's mineral wealth
Afghanistan has significant quantities of iron ore, uranium, zinc and other minerals
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Saudi Makkah hotel evacuated after fire
It was sparked by a faulty air conditioning unit on the eighth floor
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'Extremely dissatisfied' China blames India for border scuffle
'What India did went against consensus to keep peace'
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Spanish police say driver of Barcelona rampage van identified
Spanish authorities officially notified European police of driver's identity
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Pictures of the day: August 21, 2017
13 photos from events around the world
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Row over Hajj pilgrimage helps fuel Qatar rift
Saudi Arabia last month allowed Qatari pilgrims to enter the kingdom for Hajj, but imposed several travel restrictions
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Police uncover gas arsenal at bomb factory as Barcelona mourns
Suspected militants had been preparing bombs for "one or more attacks in Barcelona", said regional police chief
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Don't like our rules? Then leave, China newspaper says after journal censored
Editorial appeared after CUP blocked web access in China to material Chinese government had asked to be removed
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Trump to address nation on new Afghan strategy
Advisers studying an expanded strategy for the broader South Asian region, including Pakistan
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Myanmar man faces jail for speaking about past as child soldier
The man shared how he was abducted and forced into the military as a teenager
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Indian woman wins divorce over lack of toilet
Some 70 per cent of Indian households do not have toilets, although 90 per cent have access to mobile phones
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10 sailors missing after US destroyer collision off Singapore
Navy says destroyer was sailing under its own power after collision with Liberian-flagged tanker in Malaysian waters
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Mystery Qatari sheikh pushed into Gulf crisis spotlight
Emergence of Sheikh Abdullah may have aggravated matters
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Video of child being hit during math lesson draws social media ire
The viral video shows mother scolding and slapping the child who appears to be just three or four years old
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400 Viking objects stolen in Norway museum heist
Thieves able to enter museum on seventh floor via scaffolding on the building's facade
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Video shows Chinese and Indian soldiers' clash in Ladakh, its authenticity unconfirmed
Video purportedly shows Chinese and Indian soldiers throwing stones at each other
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Spain releases German-Turkish writer sought by Ankara
The accused writes on Turkey's record on human rights
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Thousands join anti-racism march in Boston
'Our country will soon come together as one'
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India investigates after fourth big train accident in past year kills 23
Train crashes are all too common in India after decades of poor investment and rising demand
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Four killed in explosion at a South Korean shipyard
The department did not give the cause of the blast
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Iran's top priority to protect nuclear deal from US: Rouhani
'Standing up for the JCPOA means standing up to Iran's enemies'
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'How-to guide' to protect Australians from vehicle attacks
Australia is no stranger to vehicle-style attacks

















































