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Anti-Trump protesters rally in New York, block Arizona road
The estimated 50 protesters held a banner across the width of Shea Boulevard with the words 'Dump Trump'
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From Sydney to Paris, landmarks go dark for 10th Earth Hour
The annual event kicked off in Sydney, where the Earth Hour idea originated in 2007
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Thousands protest in European capitals to support migrants
In Athens, police said 1,500 people took to the streets while media put the figure at 3,000
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US service member killed in Iraq: defence
A "small number" of American troops are also wounded in the attack
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19 pilgrims die in Saudi Arabia bus accident
Another 22 people were injured including some who were badly hurt, says official
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Pope Francis posts first picture on Instagram
The picture shows the pope kneeling down praying, on the third anniversary of his inauguration as Holy Father
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Flydubai downplays possibility terrorism caused crash
The Dubai-based airline's chief executive Ghaith al-Ghaith describes such a suggestion as 'speculation'
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Facebook's Zuckerberg meets propaganda czar in China charm drive
Facebook CEO is in Beijing for a charm offensive in one of the few markets where the social network cannot be accessed
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Abdeslam arrest a 'major blow' to Islamic State in Europe: French minister
Abdeslam is believed to be the last surviving member of the 10-man extremist team that carried out the Paris attacks
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Britain's Prince Harry arrives in quake-hit Nepal
The prince was welcomed at Kathmandu airport by Nepali government officials on his first visit to the country
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British PM picks new welfare minister after shock resignation
Duncan Smith quit on Friday over planned reductions in welfare payments for people with disabilities
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Risk of nuclear war in Europe growing warns Russian ex-minister
NATO's secretary general Jens Stoltenberg has warned Russia of intimidating neighbours with talk about nuclear weapons
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Two Muslim cattle traders beaten, hanged in India
Protests by locals in Jhabbar village turned violent when police tried to take down the bodies
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First-month Oregon pot sales tax receipts far exceed projections
Oregon's marijuana tax receipts from January also surpassed the first-month tallies from recreational cannabis sales
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British captive appears in new Islamic State video
It is unclear when it was shot, but Cantlie last appeared in an Islamic State video in early 2015
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Paris attacks suspect Salah Abdeslam leaves Brussels hospital
Abdeslam, 26, and four other suspects were arrested on Friday in the gritty Brussels neighbourhood of Molenbeek
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EU, Turkey strike 'historic' deal to send back migrants
Under the deal, all migrants arriving in Greece from Turkey as early as Sunday will be turned back
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Russian spacecraft with US grandpa onboard docks at space station
According to NASA, it orbited the earth four times in its approximately six-hour journey
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Trump's 'obsession' with anchorwoman Kelly is 'deplorable': Fox
Donald Trump's sick obsession with Megyn Kelly is beneath the dignity of a presidential candidate - Fox
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Apple hires corporate security officer amid legal battle with government - sources
Apple appointed George Stathakopoulos, formerly vice president of information security at Amazon.com Inc
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Obama's Cuba visit: will they party like it's 1928?
The last time a US president visited Cuba -- way back in 1928 -- he got a rock star's welcome
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'Daredevil' goes global in Netflix milestone
Netflix early this year significantly expanded its global footprint to 190 countries
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Posh Parisians revolt over homeless shelter
To residents, the very idea is enough to raise the hackles on their fur coats
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Paris attacks suspect Abdeslam captured in Brussels
Paris will request Abdeslam's extradition from Belgium 'as rapidly as possible'
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Strong 6.2-magnitude earthquake hits off Alaska: USGS
Quake occurred at 5:35 pm Anchorage time and was located at a depth of 6.2 miles some 45 miles south of Atka, Alaska
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Plane with 55 passengers on board crashes in southern Russia: official
55 passengers and four or five crew were on board
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Wrestler Hulk Hogan wins $115 million in sex tape suit against Gawker
The case weighed a celebrity's right to privacy in the Internet age against freedom of the press
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Two more children die after Iraq chemical attack
Local officials have charged that IS used mustard agent in the attack
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Hitler copy of 'Mein Kampf' sells for $20,655 in US
It was likely kept by Hitler for his own use or as a potential gift for an admirer, the auction house said
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Fugitive from Paris attacks wounded, caught in Brussels shootout
However, French president says there was no confirmation of the detention of Salah Abdeslam
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Letter with granular matter sent to Trump's son in New York
The letter was addressed to the Manhattan home of Eric Trump
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Troops clear wild animals from Sri Lanka's white-elephant airport
Sri Lanka has deployed troops and firecrackers to clear deer and wild buffalo from a sprawling airport
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US welcomes Saudi move to wind down Yemen campaign
The United Nations on Friday echoed US concerns over non-military casualties in Yemen
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Indian Muslim men arrested over Hindu leader's doctored image
The image showed the head of right-wing Hindu group dressed in a tight pair of women's trousers and black high heels
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Schoolchildren tear off woman's hijab in London
Masoomeh Jafari, Poundland supermarket worker, says how she was left terrified after up to 30 youngsters attacked her
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Philippine extremist leader wanted by US wounded in clash: army
Several other militants were wounded while seven militants and a soldier were killed
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Muslim woman finally agrees to lift veil during German racism trial
Amira Behari, 43, claimed that she faced verbal and racial abuse in the city's central train station
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Meet the man who will help determine Trump's fate in 2016 race
For the first time in 40 years, Republicans could arrive at their national convention in Cleveland without a nominee
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Activists slam US 'punishments' for Afghan hospital attack
US officials said those involved have been 'disciplined', some suspended and others facing 'administrative' action
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Islamic State claims five Russian troops killed near Syria's Palmyra
Group also claims killing of several members of Lebanese Shia Hezbollah group in fighting near Palmyra
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Gunman kills two people, including police officer, in Turkish capital: report
The attack occurred in the Dikmen area of the Turkish capital
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Indian-American scientist discovers unique way to eat meat without killing animals
Cardiologist and co-founder of Memphis Meats says method is sustainable as well as cruelty free
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Hindu cow activists drink pesticide in India, one dies
Activists want cows to be given the special status of "mother of the nation"
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10 most positive countries in the world
The results are based on nearly 147,000 interviews with adults in 140 countries
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British man wins $720,000 for solving 300-year-old math problem
The Abel prize is often referred to as the mathematician's 'Nobel Prize'
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11 memorable events in decade of Twitter
Pakistani IT consultant unknowingly tweeted about US Navy Seals raiding a nearby home where bin Laden was hiding
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Army kills two suspected separatists in Indian Kashmir
Rebel groups have for decades been fighting Indian forces for independence or a merger of the territory with Pakistan
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Facebook CEO enjoys smoggy Beijing run ahead of forum
The social media executive was in the capital ahead of an economic forum
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US oil above $40 first time this year
Prices were lifted by a sharp drop in the dollar and revived optimism
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25 festive pictures of Holi celebrations
The annual event is celebrated with colour, singing, dancing, drum playing and bonfires.

















































