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My father knew Islam is about peace, Muhammad Ali’s daughter says post-Orlando attack
Hana Ali pens her father’s views about Islam
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NATO demands Russia withdraw forces from Ukraine
US-led alliance will continue to stand by the government in Kiev
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Yemen peace talks broach military, security concerns: UN
Peace talks in Kuwait have completed their eighth week without any major breakthroughs
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Belgian police alerted to Islamic State fighters en route to Europe
The alert came two days after an attacker who pledged allegiance to Islamic State killed a French police commander
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China bans exports of nuclear-use technology to North Korea
The ban comes in the wake of UN resolution 2270, which aims to prevent the production of nuclear weapons
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France becomes first major nation to ratify UN climate deal
'Signing is good, ratifying is better' Hollande quipped at the Elysee Palace ceremony
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Indonesian accused of cyanide coffee murder on trial
Jessica Kumala Wongso denies the premeditated murder of her college friend Wayan Mirna Salihin
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Very hot drinks 'probably' cause cancer: UN body
IARC has reviewed more than 1,000 scientific studies on the possible cancer-causing properties of coffee
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Trial begins of German man accused in murder of migrant boy
The defendant confessed last year to killing Mohamed Januzi, a Bosnian boy and six-year-old Elias
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China's Xi to sign trade, aviation deals on eastern Europe visit
Chinese foreign direct investment to Europe hit a record high of 20 billion euros in 2015
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ASEAN countries retract statement expressing concerns on South China Sea
China, with its Nine Dash line on the South China Sea, stretches deep into the maritime heart of Southeast Asia
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French PM vows no climb down on reforms after violent demos
Critics see the reforms as skewed towards business interests, and strikes and clashes have flared.
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Solar, wind costs could fall up to 59% by 2025: study
Cost reduction conditional on policies curbing transaction costs, administrative procedures and approval processes
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Bangladesh police arm villagers against 'Islamist' militants
Police denied the scheme could be open to abuse, despite concerns from some human rights activists
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Women's clothing ‘causing rivers to run dry’, says senior Iranian cleric
Cleric urges Iran’s morality police to crack down on ‘improper veiling’
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Speaker Ryan distances himself from Trump Muslim ban
Ryan said "the smarter way to go" would be to have a "security test"
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Disney steps up security in wake of Orlando massacre
A Disney manager in Florida says Mateen visited the park in April
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Never too old to learn; Nepal's 68-year-old student
Poverty prevented Kami finishing his studies as a child and achieving his goal of becoming a teacher
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Chinese spy ship entered Japan waters: Tokyo
China's rising military presence in Asian waters have sparked concerns in Japan
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Alligator drags two-year-old child into lagoon near Disney World resort in Florida
'The father entered the water and tried to grab the child and was not successful'
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Iran's Khamenei threatens to 'set fire' to nuclear deal if West violates
Iran can expect a shift in relations with the United States to a more aggressive posture under a Republic president
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Obama, Clinton scold Trump over proposed Muslim ban
Trump had criticised Obama for not using the term "radical Islamic terrorism" to describe Islamic State militants
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Over $5.3 million raised for Orlando club shooting victims
Donations include $1 million from the Walt Disney Co
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Islamic State struggling to gain foothold in Pakistan
Pakistan's array of other extremist groups means IS will not become a threat to Islamabad 'any time soon'
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French terror suspect kills two, broadcasts attack on Facebook Live
'We are working closely with French authorities as they deal with this terrible crime' Facebook said in a statement
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Muslim Elders condemn 'repugnant' Orlando shootings
The statement by the Muslim Council of Elders did not refer to its views on homosexuals, avoided using the term
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Shock and fear: Afghan Americans in New York post-Orlando
There are an estimated 80,000 to 300,000 Afghan Americans, the largest communities are in California and Virginia
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Wife of Orlando shooter knew of attack, could soon be charged: source
A federal grand jury had been convened and could charge Omar Mateen's wife, Noor Salman
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Degree of uncertainty? Turkish row over Erdogan academic record
He studied at an institution that only became part of Marmara University two years after Erdogan says he graduated
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Obama to Orlando gay community: 'You are not alone'
Obama has demanded that the Republican-controlled Congress pass legislation to curb the sale of assault-type weapons
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Muslim cleric who wants death penalty for homosexuals leaves Australia
Sekaleshfar said in 2013 that death penalty should be carried out for homosexuals who engaged in sodomy
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Islamic State-linked radical in French cop stabbing had 'hit list'
Three associates of Abballa have been arrested over their involvement in a network recruiting 'jihadists' for Pakistan
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Clinton wins final 2016 primary as debate turns to terror fight
Clinton won nearly 79 percent of the vote, compared with just 21 percent for Bernie Sanders
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Brexit vote would trigger cuts, tax hikes: Osborne
Schools, hospitals and the army would all have their funding slashed if the pro-Brexit side prevails: Osborne
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North Korea may have 21 nukes or more: US think tank
In late 2014, ISIS estimated the North's nuclear arsenal at 10 to 16 weapons
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Obama to meet Dalai Lama at White House on Wednesday: official
Obama's official schedule indicated that the pair would talk behind closed doors in the Map Room
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Obama slams Trump's 'loose talk' on Muslims
He said the number of foreign fighters joining the extremists was plummeting
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Obama to Orlando gay community: 'You are not alone'
Obama will travel to Orlando on Thursday to pay his respects to victims' families
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Armed suspect at Texas Walmart shot, believed killed
Police described the case in the Texas panhandle city as an incident of workplace-related violence
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26 hurt in Paris clashes between police, masked protesters
Wave of protests that began in March coincides with senate debate on reforms aimed at making job market flexible
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Dalai Lama urges Myanmar's Suu Kyi to ease Rohingya tension
Rights groups have sharply criticised Suu Kyi's reluctance to speak out on the Rohingya's plight
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Indian man who 'slept with 55 brides' dies lonely death
Jiyaram Jat alias 'Jamai Raja' was involved in over 18 cases of theft, molestation
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French president slammed over gay 'gaffe'
Comments sparked storm on social media with many pointing out sexual orientation is innate and not lifestyle choice
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World's largest diamond previewed in London ahead of auction
It is believed to be between 2.5 billion to more than three billion years old
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New York Muslims gather in hundreds to pray for Orlando shooting victims
They also break their fast together while praying for 50 people who lost their lives in a gay nightclub shooting
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Saudi opens retail sector to more foreign investment
The decision is in line with the Vision 2030 plan to wean the kingdom off oil
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Sushma Swaraj’s epic burn to man who wanted his refrigerator fixed
Who knew Indian external affairs minister has sense of humor
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Which kills more in US: Terrorism or gun violence?
Since 2014, there have been far fewer fatalities in terrorism while killings in gun violence have spiked exponentially
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Germany warns refugees against polygamy
"No polygamous marriages will be recognised in Germany," says Justice Minister Heiko Maas
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Hindu extremist party celebrates Trump’s birthday in New Delhi
Hindu Sena observes one-minute silence in memory of Orlando shooting victims

















































