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Dutch back Muslims as far-right MP vows to close mosques
200 people representing a broad coalition against racism in The Netherlands gathered at the central Al-Kabir mosque
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Mauritius expects tourism earnings to rise 3.8 per cent this year
Statistics Mauritius said it expected tourism revenue to climb to 58 billion rupees
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These are the top food cities in the world
If food is a paramount consideration in your travel plans here’s a list of the best food cities in the world...
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Indecent burial: Japanese man buried alive under six tons of 'dirty' magazines
The body could only be discovered six months after the incident
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Two five-year-olds send a profound message about racial harmony in US
The two friends believe that having the same haircut will make it difficult for their teacher to tell them apart
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Sri Lanka rejects UN call for foreign judges in war probe: govt
The president agreed in 2015 to a UN Human Rights Council resolution calling for special tribunals
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Thousands of Turkish women rally in favour of Erdogan's powers
However, the opponents say granting new powers would make the parliament dysfunctional and promote a one-man model
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Whistleblower Indian soldier ‘found dead’ in his barracks
Lance Naik Roy Mathew had gone missing after a video in which he criticised British-era orderly system in Indian Army
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Helicopter with nine aboard crashes during mountain rescue drill in Japan
At least three people are feared dead while six others are still missing
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US-backed Iraqi forces launch fresh push toward Mosul old city center
Iraqi forces are fighting their way toward the old center of the city, advancing from the south and the southwest
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In day of pro-Trump rallies, California march turns violent
Some in the pro-Trump crowd, holding American flags, faced off against black-clad opponents
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Austrian chancellor calls for EU-wide ban on Turkish campaigning
Kern also called for the EU to end discussions with Turkey about membership in the bloc
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France's Fillon battles to stay in presidential race
Five members of the European parliament from the Republicans withdrew their support
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Syrian pilot whose plane crashed in Turkey found by rescue team-hospital
Pilot found in ground search and shifted to hospital, says Turkish news agency
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Iran's S-300 air defence system 'operational': state TV
Iran had been trying to acquire system for years to ward off repeated threats by Israel to bomb its nuclear facilities
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After prison ordeal, Russian dissident vows to battle on
For the marginalised opposition in Russia, Dadin's case was yet another blow
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Media struggles for balance in covering hostile Trump
Reporters, media groups are increasingly finding they are part of the story, after Trump's denunciation of fake news
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Malaysia expels North Korea ambassador over Kim murder
North Korea's ambassador to Malaysia has been given 48 hours to leave the country
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Hungarian border policemen take selfies while assaulting refugees
Hungarian Prime Minister terms migrants as ‘poison’ and a threat to Europe’s security and culture
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US cooperation needed as asylum seekers flow into Canada
From January 1 to February 21, a total of about 4,000 people filed refugee claims in Canada
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Trump administration to propose 'dramatic reductions' in foreign aid
Mulvaney said the Trump administration will release its budget proposal on March 16
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US suspends fast-track processing for highly skilled H-1B visa
The United States offers 85,000 H-1B visas every year
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Trump expected to sign revised travel ban Monday: US media
The executive orders gave no warning to the public or preparation of the agencies tasked with enforcing it
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Obama denies Trump claim he wiretapped him during campaign
Trump had suggested Obama had improperly tapped his phones, without citing evidence
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Malaysia expels North Korean ambassador after Kim Jong Nam murder
The move comes nearly three weeks after Kim Jong Nam was murdered at Kuala Lumpur's airport
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12 treated for chemical weapons agents in Mosul since March 1: UN
Says four of them are showing severe signs associated with exposure to a blister agent
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Indian store owner shot dead outside home in US
43-year-old was returning from work when the incident took place
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Pictures of the day: March 4, 2017
We look at 13 pictures from events around the world
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Germany eyes domestic weed-growing industry
The development comes following Berlin's legalisation of medical marijuana last month
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Parents fearing deportation pick guardians for US children
An advocacy group has been receiving about 10 requests a day from parents who immigrated illegally
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Lack of representation will push youngsters towards Islamic State: Riz Ahmed
Actor says negative portrayals may drive minorities to accepting jihadist propaganda
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NASA releases incredible animations of star exploding with energy of 100 million suns
The animations capture 20-year-old moments of explosion in the galaxy
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Muslim women win right to wear full body suits in UK amateur swimming competitions
Muslim groups have applauded the move saying it would encourage more women to participate in the sport
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China defence spending to rise 'around 7%': official
Parliament says future Chinese expenditures will depend on US actions in the region
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This Russian Embassy used JK Rowling quote to slam Western media
The quote seems to make no sense in the current context
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'India pursuing destabilising military build-up to become regional hegemon'
Brookings study argues Pakistan’s major security threat comes from India due to the Kashmir dispute
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Bali gears up for Saudi king's extravagant visit
Luxury hotels have been booked out and security forces deployed across Bali
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Pence claims his private email use was not the same as Clinton's
His use of an AOL email account was first reported by a newspaper on Thursday
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North Korean murder suspect says he is victim of conspiracy by Malaysia
The murder of Kim Jong Nam has soured relations between Malaysia and North Korea
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Trump administration considering separating women, children at Mexico border
Part of the reason for the proposal is to deter mothers from migrating to the United States with their children
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Artist Banksy opens Bethlehem hotel with 'worst view in the world'
Every room overlooks the barrier which is a symbol of oppression for the Palestinians
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Russia, NATO in first talks since freeze
Two sides discuss reestablishing military cooperation
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Erdogan biopic hits screens ahead of referendum
‘Reis’ stars well-known Turkish actor Reha Beyoglu as Turkey's strongman in his early life
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Indian soldier booked for molesting girl in Occupied Kashmir
Gulab Singh Parihar obtained offensive photographs, videos of the victim, and blackmailed her
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Comedian takes hilarious dig at India's idea of patriotism
Watch the video here. We dare you to hold back your laughter
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100 customers flee Spanish restaurant without paying
The customers were dancing before disappearing suddenly
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Hindu ritual forces Nepali women into monthly exile
The practice is linked to Hinduism and considers women untouchable when they menstruate
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Zika caused twenty-fold spike in birth defects - US study
The increase emphasises the ongoing risk of Zika during pregnancy
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RSS leader boasts killing 2,000 Muslims in Gujarat, calls for beheading Kerala's CM
RSS leader was responding to the Communist Party of India
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Pictures of the day: March 3, 2017
We look at 13 pictures from events around the world