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Hate and extremism 'not Islam': French PM
Manuel Valls stresses this as he opens a conference aimed at improving ties with France's large Muslim community
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Killings spark fear in Indian administered Kashmir
Targeted killings began Tuesday when unknown gunmen shot and killed an activist with the group led Syed Ali Geelani
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Twenty missing, animals still on loose after deadly Georgia floods
Torrents have ravaged a zoo in the Georgian capital, with many animals including penguins drowning in muddy waters
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Arab world's biggest bourse opens to foreigners in Saudi
Foreign banks, brokerage houses, fund managers and insurance companies based outside the Gulf can now invest directly
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War hungry? Indian army's importance has diminished due to lack of wars, says Parrikar
Indian defence minister says soldiers face immense difficulties as people's respect for army has reduced in peacetime
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'Many dead' in suicide attacks targeting police in Chad
It is believed to be the first attack of its kind in capital where security has been beefed up
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Ban calls for immediate Ramazan truce in Yemen
The UN chief Ban Ki-moon said the holy month of Ramazan should be a period for 'harmony, peace and reconciliation'
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Sex, lies and debt potentially exposed by US intelligence data hack
"This isn't shame on China. This is shame on us."
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Ban Ki-moon says ICC's ruling on Bashir must be implemented
It is a matter I take extremely seriously, says Ban Ki-moon
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Seventeen killed in battles near Iraq's Baiji refinery
Senior regional security officer says twelve militants, two soldiers and three members of Shi'ite militias were killed
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Muslim man offers land for Indian university headed by Modi's aide
Hussiani runs several educational institutions in Lucknow, says Modi's steps for uplift of Muslims should be welcomed
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Saudi Arabian Airlines orders 50 Airbus worth $8bn
Airbus says the order consists of 20 Airbus A330-300 Regionals and 30 A320ceos
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Amnesty condemns 'shameful' world response to refugee crisis
The London-based group urged the international community to establish a fund for refugees
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Nine arrested after 'suspected' explosives found in Hong Kong
Media reports link find to this week's legislative vote on a controversial political reform package
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Salat surfing: French Muslims create app linking them to free prayer space
App caters to France's large Muslim population who have very few designated prayer spaces in the country
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Kenya says kills al Shabaab commander and possibly militant Briton
Kenya Defence Forces spokesperson says this is a big victory for us and also a major setback for al Shabaab
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Kenyan police accused of abuses against Muslims after massacre
HRW says abuse suffered by local communities underscores an urgent need for far-reaching security reforms
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Muslim who saved Jews during Paris supermarket attack honoured in New York
Lassana Bathily receives official city proclamation from New York mayor for heroic action that saved 15 French Jews
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South Korea reports 16th MERS death and five new cases
According to World Health Organisation, there is no vaccine for MERS which has a mortality rate of 35 percent
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Saudi planes strike Yemen's capital ahead of talks
Talks hosted by UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon are aimed at finding a political solution to the fighting
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Pakistan, India upgrade warheads despite disarmament trend: report
China was the only state among the five global nuclear powers to have a "modest" increase in the size of its arsenal
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Nuclear weapons states upgrade warheads despite disarmament
China was the only state among the five global nuclear powers to have a "modest" increase in the size of its arsenal
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No exceptions: Afghan Taliban rebuff Ramazan truce offer
Instead, the Taliban warned that it would step up attacks during the holy month
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'Hello Earth!': Comet probe Philae wakes up
Official says communication confirmed Philae and its sub-systems in terms of energy and temperature were healthy
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Islamic State turns to widescreen TV propaganda in Iraq
The group is trying to use media methods as a weapon to polish their image
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Like father, like son: Prince George makes balcony debut at Buckingham Palace
Charming pictures draw comparison to Prince William's youth to his own son's
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Bomb kills Afghan official; air strike hits Taliban 'shadow governor'
Afghanistan's intelligence says Taliban's senior commander was killed along with two other commanders in an air strike
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10 dead as tigers and lions roam Tbilisi after floods
Zoo spokesperson says some 20 wolves, eight lions, white tigers,jaguars have either been shot dead or are missing
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India's foreign minister under fire over former scandal-hit cricket boss
Swaraj said she backed Lalit Modi's request for travel documents from the British government on "humanitarian" grounds
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Austrian brothel offers free sex in tax protest
Salzburg brothel owner pays prostitutes out of his own pocket in protest at what he says are unfairly high tax bills
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Britain pulls spies as Moscow cracks Snowden files: reports
The move came after Russia was able to decrypt more than one million files
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New Ramazan rules to help Nordic Muslims in midnight sun
Sweden's Islamic Association says new guidelines are being worked out for coping with a sun that never sets
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Swedish prince weds former glamour model
The ceremony was witnessed by other royals including Britain's Prince Edward and Princess Takamado of Japan
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Police use sniper kill suspect who had opened fire on them in Dallas
Police say there was no connection to terrorism, incident stemmed from an issue surrounding custody of suspect's...
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Iran aiding, arming Afghan Taliban: report
Wall Street Journal says Tehran betting on militia to counter the US, check Islamic State.
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Chinese couple bring destroyed Bamiyan Buddha statue back to 'light'
The couple also donated their projection equipment to Bamiyan, worth nearly $100,000
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Modi’s ‘56-inch chest’ questioned after Pakistani flags unfurled in Indian Kashmir yet again
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar slams Modi for huge claims of valor made during electioneering
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Final death toll from sunken China cruise ship reaches 442: report
There were 458 people on board when the ship capsized
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UK school headmistress banned for life for persistent abuse against Muslims
Anupe Hanch, 49, was found guilty of racially abusing staff and demeaning pupils and cannot enter a classroom again
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China-linked hackers get data on CIA, NSA personnel with security-clearance: report
The form authorities believe to have been accessed has deeply personal information about security personnel
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Turkish mother 'shoots dead pregnant daughter'
Meryem died on her way to the hospital after her mother shot her five times
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Reality starlet weds Swedish prince
550 guests will attend the ceremony including Britain's Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex and Princess Takamado of Japan
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Muslim students struggle for 'prayer room' in Belfast university
With the absense of a prayer room, students pray in corridors, classrooms and forgotten corners of the campus
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Iran brings home body of top general killed in Syria
Major General Kajbaf was killed near rebel-held town, 100 km south of Damascus, along with three other Iranians
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US encourages Pakistan and India to resume dialogue to 'reduce tension'
State department spokesperson expresses concern over government’s crackdown on NGO Save the Children
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Snipers shoot suspect in Dallas police standoff
Police chief says suspect does not have links to terrorism and acted alone; bomb disposal robot inspects armored van
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WHO says South Korea's MERS outbreak large and complex
It has infected 138 people in S Korea and killed 14 of them since it was first diagnosed on May 20 in a businessman
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UK school bans students from fasting during Ramazan
School says they have been reliably informed that in Islamic law, children are not required to fast during Ramazan
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Air India red faced over lizard in in-flight meal
A picture circulating shows reptile's head poking out from underneath a bun on a meal tray wrapped in cling film
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Declassified 9/11 documents show bitter dispute between CIA officials
Documents show that CIA did not have a comprehensive strategy to combat al Qaeda before 9/11
















































