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Denmark passes tough migrant law as Nordic refugee welcome dims
The "jewellery bill" is the latest attempt by Denmark's minority centre-right government to curb immigration
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Islamic State 'enjoyed Turkish money for oil': Israeli minister
The statement could hinder attempts to mend fences between the two countries after years of estrangement
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Italy covers nude sculptures for Iran president
The museum cover-up was not the only step Italy took to ensure the Iranian visit passed off smoothly
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US announces amendments to Cuba sanctions regulations
Restrictions would be eased which would allow exports and authorized airline travel
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Iran is top child executioner: rights group
Most child executions were for murder, rape, drug-related crimes and a national security offence
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Take a look at the world's secret sites on Google Earth
However, a number of sites are still blurred out or hidden on Google Earth so that no one can view them
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One in nine children globally live in conflict zones: UNICEF
Says it needs $2.8 billion in 2016 to help millions of children in humanitarian emergencies around the world
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Six Paris schools evacuated over bomb threat
The schools all received practically identical calls, police said
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Smoke in cabin forces Air India flight to turn back
All 160 passengers are safe and have been transferred to another flight
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Mass grave of Islamic State victims found in Iraq's Ramadi: police
Police Major Tareq Abdulkarim says so far, we have removed 18 bodies including five members of police
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US grand jury indicts anti-abortion activists
Access to abortion is a hot-button political issue in the United States
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Russia backs teen rape claim rejected by German police
Berlin police last week rejected a rape claim by a 13-year-old German-Russian teenager
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British Muslim women show David Cameron how submissive they really are
British PM had said ‘learning English’ will help tackle the ‘traditional submissiveness of Muslim women'
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Sri Lanka destroys giant illegal ivory haul
The haul was seized at Colombo's port nearly four years ago en route to Dubai
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Thailand 'angel doll' vendors raided in tax bust
Officials confiscate over 100 dolls and arrest three vendors in Bangkok for allegedly failing to pay import taxes
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German family-run businesses say ready to hire refugees: survey
55 per cent, of the companies polled predicted that the arriving refugees would alleviate qualified worker shortage
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Your wardrobe is probably better than Mark Zuckerberg's
Facebook CEO's wardrobe only consists of grey T-shirts and hoodies
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Double bomb attack kills 22 in Homs - state TV
Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attack, saying it had killed at least 30 people
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Kremlin says US should show 'proof' of Putin corruption claims
The statement was made by acting under-secretary for terrorism and financial intelligence at the US Treasury
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Emirati on trial was self-proclaimed local Islamic State 'emir'
He was married to an Emirati woman executed in July for a militant-inspired murder of a US school teacher
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Teen charged in Australia with terrorism offences
Canberra has been increasingly concerned about home-grown extremism
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Grandson of Iran's Khomeini excluded from elections: family
Khomeini had hoped to be a candidate for election to the Assembly of Experts, a powerful group of clerics
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Woman who predicted 9/11 made a grim prediction for 2016
Baba Vanga had claimed Europe would be destroyed in 2016
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It's the hug life: Modi's unique style of meeting world leaders
Modi's penchant for hugs has made international headlines
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Hyundai posts lowest profit in five years
The firm's net profit has fallen for three straight years since 2013
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Saudi Arabia presents plan to move beyond oil
Under the reforms, parts of the national health care system would be converted into independent commercial companies
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Taliban kill 10 Afghan police in insider attack: officials
A rogue policeman drugged and then shot dead 10 of his colleagues in southern Afghanistan
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The Danish bill aiming to deter migrants
Police will be able to search migrants' luggage and seize cash exceeding 10,000 kroner
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Giant Trump poster becomes pilgrimage site
A man has erected a large poster of the Republican frontrunner alongside a major thoroughfare in Iowa
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This URL will crash your iPhone
Social media is abuzz with warning messages about this 'iPhone crusher'
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Malaysia confirms Thailand debris not from MH370
The announcement appeared to end speculation about a link to the doomed aircraft
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Man buys photograph of organic potato for €1 million
Kevin Abosch, 46, says he sold the photograph to an unnamed European businessman
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Five facts about India's Republic Day parade
French President Francois Hollande is the chief guest at India's Republic Day parade Tuesday
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Iran's return to the fold sparks business bonanza for Europe
Italian officials say contracts signed in Rome late Monday will be worth up to 17 billion euros
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Saudi royals gave $681mn in Malaysia PM scandal: attorney general
Political opposition and critics within Najib's ruling party called for a wide-ranging and independent investigation
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Obama bans solitary confinement for juveniles
Obama wants to cut number of people in prisons, curb use of solitary confinement and end mandatory minimum sentences
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WhatsApp service crashes temporarily worldwide
WhatsAp crashed in an array of countries from the US to India, potentially affecting hundreds of millions of users
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London, Paris dismiss Islamic State video as EU police warn of more attacks
Analysts said the 17-minute propaganda video showed a high level of coordination and planning
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France, India call on Pakistan to prosecute terrorists
Indian president says talks cannot continue along with violence
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Keen to leave lasting legacy, General Raheel 'never desired' extension
Army chief's decision to retire is being viewed as a sign of country’s gradual progress to a strong democracy
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Pakistani migrant killed on Greek-Macedonian border as EU vows tighter security
Two other Pakistanis were hurt in the early morning attack allegedly carried out by Afghans, according to local police
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Putin still has his Communist Party card, likes socialist ideals
"I didn't throw out my party card, I didn't burn it," says the former KGB agent at a meeting with supporters
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Brazilian footballer Ronaldinho escapes fatal injury in India
An old, rusted traffic light post fell before his vehicle in Kerala
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Shark leaps to death on Emirati fishing boat
The predator, around six foot in length, took fishermen by surprise when it crashed onto on their deck
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Syria peace talks to start in Geneva on Friday: UN envoy
We are going to aim at proximity talks starting on the 29th and on-going for six months, says UN envoy De Mistura
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Little sign of protest on anniversary of Egypt's uprising
About 100 people gathered in Tahrir Square on Monday to praise the police who tried to stop the protest in 2011
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Twenty-five dead in suicide bomb attack on north Cameroon market
Two bombers struck the Bodo central market while others hit the town's main entrance and exit points, says official
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Libya parliament to vote on unity government
The UN and Western diplomats have urged Libyans to back the agreement as a step toward ending the political chaos
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India mulls Israel-type fencing along Pakistan border
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly conveyed willingness to share its technology for border protection
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British explorer dies on record Antarctica solo trip
Former army officer Henry Worsley, 55, fell ill just 30 miles (50 km) short of completing his mission