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Pakistan condemns attack at Kuwait mosque
Pakistan reiterates its condemnation of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations
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Tunisia gov't says to close 80 mosques for inciting 'violence'
The announcement came after a gunman opened fire on a tourist resort hotel in Sousse city
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US ignored 'unique mayhem' of gun violence for too long: Obama
Delivers rousing eulogy for pastor killed by gunman. Calls the Confederate flag a symbol of 'racist subjugation'
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Queen Elizabeth on maiden visit to ex-Nazi concentration camp
Royal couple spent 30 minutes around the site where 52,000 people from across Europe were killed during World War II
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Neighbourhood watch: Afghan Taliban uphold Qatar office’s authority amid peace talks
Leaders from the group distance themselves from peace talks in Urumqi
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Sri Lanka's president sacks parliament: official
Election will be held on August 17 and the new parliament convened on September 2
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US Supreme Court rules in favour of gay marriage nationwide
President Barack Obama terms ruling 'victory for America'
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Modi to spend INR350m to mark 50th anniversary of 1965 Indo-Pak war
Some retired soldiers of the Indian army have already refused to attend the celebrations
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Major arms exporter Sweden to put human rights before weapon sales
Sweden is the world's 12th biggest arms exporter
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27 dead in Tunisia tourist resort attack
A dozen more people were reported to have been hospitalised
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Vatican signs first treaty with 'State of Palestine', backs two-state solution
Archbishop hopes a peace process is directly negotiated between Israel and Palestine
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China denounces US hacking accusation as 'absurd'
US has in recent years blamed several hacks on Beijing, including some it says were carried out by Chinese military
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Japan woman beats husband to death over affairs 36 years ago
Woman said she was frustrated that her 79-year-old husband had an affair in 1979 with a younger woman
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IS suicide bomber kills 25 at Kuwait Shia mosque
This is the first ever bombing of a Shia mosque in Kuwait
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Argentine pilots fired after cabin selfies with star
Curvaceous dancer and actress Vicky Xipolitakis posted photos on Twitter of her taking pictures with both pilots
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Saudi seeks nuclear deals, alliances to counter Iran
Riyadh has both "the will and the ability" to produce nuclear weapons, says Saudi analyst Nawaf Obaid
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One beheaded, several hurt in France terror attack
Authorities find man’s decapitated head covered in Arabic writing attached to factory gates
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Activists set sail for Gaza aboard 'Freedom Flotilla'
The Marianne of Gothenburg is part of the Freedom Flotilla III; similar bid in 2010 saw 10 Turkish activists killed
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Islamic State attack on Syria's Kobani kills 146: monitor
IS has launched two-pronged offensive in northern Syria after several setbacks
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'Bang! and down': Afghan 'superhero' inspires awe and disdain
I pointed my gun at the terrorists and said Bismillah (in the name of god), and then 'Taq Chapako!', says Laghmani
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Record Afghan opium output sparks rise in cheaper heroin supply: UN
As the world's largest opium producer, Afghanistan's firm increase has had a direct impact on global opium...
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Iran says few gaps in nuclear talks but big ones
The gaps include the timetable for the lifting of sanctions and access for UN inspectors to Iranian military sites
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Obama to deliver eulogy as Charleston mourns attack victims
Obama will deliver the remarks for the pastor gunned down along with eight others in a historic church nine days ago
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US highlights rights abuses in Myanmar
More than 140,000 people displaced by violence remain interned in camps
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Drone strikes kills 9 'Qaeda militants' in Yemen
Al Qaeda says its leader Nasir al-Wuhayshi, number two in the extremist organisation, was killed in one such raid
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No survivors: 9 dead in Alaska sightseeing plane crash
The plane went down near down near Ketchikan; inclement weather hampers rescue efforts
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BBC reporter stands by MQM funding story
Says sources authentic refuses to disclose names
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Senate panel briefing: Afghan Taliban urged to renounce violence
Foreign secretary says Pakistan has conveyed a clear message to the insurgents to join the political mainstream
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'Odious terrorist act': Al-Azhar condemns 'sick' cartoons aired by Dutch politician
Cairo-based al-Azhar says Wilders' objective was to "provoke the anger of Muslims" around the world
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PAF officer wins prestigious Best Overseas Award at Royal Air Force Academy
Pakistan High Commission in the UK holds a ceremony to celebrate Saleem’s achievement
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Pakistan pledges $1m aid for reconstruction work in quake-hit Nepal
Aid will be used for reconstruction and rehabilitation works in Nepal
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US designates Taliban official as 'global terrorist'
Treasury says Baluch is behind one improvised explosive device that killed a US soldier in mid-2013
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Rwandan spy chief arrives in London court
Thursday's hearing expected to decide whether Karake should remain in custody and set a date for extradition hearings
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Al Qaeda confirms US strike killed American spokesperson in Pakistan
In a special issue of al Qaeda English-language magazine editor confirms Azzam was killed in a drone strike
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London theatre hosts Ramazan night
Ramazan night was hosted by the Arts Canteen with help from the Arab British Centre
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Trial opens of French mother accused of killing eight babies
Accused said she killed the babies because they were from an incestuous relationship with her father
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Drone strike kills four 'Qaeda militants' in Yemen
Washington has repeatedly targeted militants from al Qaeda
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Twerking dates back to 1820, says Oxford dictionary
Research shows twerk was first used as a noun in 1820, referring to a 'twisting or jerking movement'
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Floods kill 41 in western India
The coastal district of Amreli was the worst affected, with 36 people killed in flood-related incidents
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Pakistan rejects Afghan claims of ISI involvement in parliament attack
Afghan intelligence agency alleged an ISI officer provided support for attack on Afghan parliament
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Shelling by Yemeni group kills four soldiers on Saudi border
Houthis have stepped up attacks on Saudi border posts, despite three-month bombardment by Saudi-led coalition
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'Miracle' mom and baby survive Colombia jungle plane crash
Pilot dies in the crash however the infant remains unharmed
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Record 18 journalists jailed in Egypt: watchdog
The arrests of journalists in Egypt are often violent and involve beatings, abuse, and raids of their homes
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US not spying on France's Hollande or French officials, says Kerry
"We will not target friends like President Hollande," says Kerry
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India pledges $1 billion quake aid to Nepal
Indian Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj said the $1 billion was over and above India's existing aid pledges to Nepal
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Obama announces new hostage response, but no US ransoms
Government officials would now be allowed to communicate and negotiate with hostage takers, says Obama
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Five Thai students detained in Pakistan return home
Thailand's government says the men had no links to the Islamic State militant group or any criminal organisation
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Chinese couples who buy children to face prosecution: report
Police rescues 13,000 children in China last year
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Relations with Saudi Arabia of 'vital importance', says President Mamnoon
President and Crown Prince discuss matters of mutual understanding, regional situation and bilateral issues
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Boston bomber apologizes, sentenced to death
The US citizen of Chechen descent was sentenced to death on six counts for perpetrating the Marathon bombings

















































