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French MP fined for saying Hitler 'did not kill enough' Roma
The appeals court in the Western town of Angers slapped the fine, equivalent to $4,000, on Gilles Bourdouleix.
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Alamuddin refuses to be put on UN panel investigating war crimes in Gaza
"I am horrified by the situation in the occupied Gaza Strip," Clooney's fiance said.
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Vatican calls on Muslim leaders to denouce IS brutality
The council said IS militants were guilty of the "heinous practice of decapitation, and kidnapping women".
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Chinese zoo unveils world's 'first' surviving panda triplets
Gender of cubs not disclosed yet and they will be given their names at a later date
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France warns over Ukraine aid convoy
Foreign minister says any Russian aid convoy could be a pretext for a covert operation
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US demands justice for 'unconscionable crime' of MH17: Kerry
'This is unconscionable on a huge international order,' Kerry adds
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Australian grandfather in tears at severed head photo
Image of the Sydney-raised boy posing with the rotting head of a soldier sparked outrage
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Modi accuses Pakistan of waging proxy war in Kashmir
He is the first Indian prime minister to visit Kargil since more than 1,000 died in a battle fought there 15 years ago
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Actor Robin Williams dies at 63
According to US media reports, the veteran actor had been battling depression
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Another Gaza ceasefire
The Cairo talks are being conducted at arm’s length, with neither side sitting across the table from the other.
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Bangladesh — metaphor or allegory?
Almost 45 years after its bloody secession, governing party seems to be heading towards one-party authoritarian system
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Second British Foreign Office minister quits
Officials insist Simmonds' decision unrelated to Sayeeda Warsi's, who quit in protest over UK govt's policy on Gaza
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Pakistan lodges protest with India over firing across working boundary
Ministry of Foreign Affairs summons Deputy High Commissioner of India
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President, PM offer condolences for those killed in Iran airliner crash
President, PM write letters to Iranian President Hassan Rouhani
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Floods kill 45 in eastern India: official
State deputy relief commissioner says 45 lives lost since flooding hit last week, with total of 3.3m people affected
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Life stirs in Gaza as new 72-hour truce takes hold
The violence has killed 1,939 Palestinians and 67 on the Israeli side since July 8
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Amnesty slams US over civilian deaths in Afghanistan
Report reveals 'a deeply flawed US military justice system'.
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Erdogan prepares for Turkish presidency after historic poll triumph
Erdogan vows to build a "new Turkey" and reconcile the divided country
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Iran's Rouhani blasts critics as 'political cowards'
President Rouhani tells opponents 'go to hell and find somewhere to stay warm'.
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Typhoon Halong leaves up to 10 dead in Japan: Reports
Storm moving over Sea of Japan, after making landfall on the largest and most populous island of Honshu
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Firing by Indian soldiers kills woman, injures two
Rangers sources say a mosque was also damaged in the incident
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Security dynamic: Afghan forces told to repulse incursions
Orders given after officials present a report on alleged cross-border attacks
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Iraq PM to sue president, security forces deploy across Baghdad
Alleged that Iraq's, Kurdish veteran, had violated the constitution by failing to designate him prime minister.
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Erdogan wins Turkish presidency in first round triumph
The polls are the first time Turkey has directly elected its president
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Four civilians killed in Kabul attack on NATO convoy: Official
At least seven others injured in suicide blast
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Unexploded shells: What lies beneath
In Tosa Maidan, one unfortunate step can alter your entire journey.
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Iran airliner crashes, 48 dead: Official
Iran's deputy transport minister says plane had 40 passengers, including six children, and eight crew
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Pakistanis stranded in Libya send out SOS
Foreign Office says the government is considering sending chartered planes to Libya to evacuate Pakistanis.
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Obama warns of 'long-term project' in Iraq
US President repeats assurances that no US combat troops would be deployed to Iraq.
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China inflation up 2.3% year-on-year in July
Deflation risk may rise if momentum weakens, say economists.
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Celebrity friends of Gaza
Hollywood celebrities speak up in condemnation of Israel amid its rising hostility against Palestinians
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Afghan accord
Govt of national unity that has been agreed upon sends out a positive signal. We must now hope the accord stands.
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It’s up to the UN to find a solution to the Gaza crisis
Sons of Zion are well protected by cabal of Western imperialists. It’s the poor Palestinians who need UN protection.
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Can Priyanka save the Congress party?
Priyanka is certainly more charismatic and better-spoken than Rahul is and will be better for the party at this point.
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Somali Shebab say 18 dead in attack on government troops
Somalia's militants report heavy fighting in battles against govt and African Union troops in central Hiran region
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Israel presses deadly Gaza strikes, rockets hit Israel
Palestinian interior ministry says Israeli jets launched 21 strikes after midnight, destroying three mosques
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Drone strike kills 3 'Qaeda' militants in Yemen
Strike 'targeted a house in Marib... killing three al Qaeda militants and wounding two women,' says security official
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Countrywide campaign: JuD rallyists blast Israel over Gaza atrocities
Activists offer funeral prayers in absentia for Palestinians killed
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India court convicts 'bandit queen' killer after 13 years
The main accused, Sher Singh Rana, had been on trial for 13 years.
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John Kerry helps presidential candidates find common ground
Abdullah, Ghani agree on national unity govt for ‘sake of stability’.
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Discrimination
The fact that the Saudis have laid down checks on this further limits personal freedoms in that country.
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Of Everest proportions: Nepal raises life insurance payouts for sherpa guides
Insurance payouts raised to $15,200 from $10,000.
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Celebrities not in favour of Scotland’s divorce from the United Kingdom
In a country where no one goes scot-free, citizens are set to play the bagpipes in a landmark referendum.
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Mortars fired from within Afghanistan land in North Waziristan
Security official says 22 mortars were fired from Paktia into Data Khel area of North Waziristan.
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US aircrafts hit Islamic State artillery in Iraq: Pentagon
United States has also begun dropping relief supplies to refugees
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Messi urges end to 'senseless' violence in Gaza
Messi says children are paying the ultimate price in Gaza
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Crisis-hit Malaysia Airlines faces 'complete overhaul'
The 68-year-old carrier haemorrhaged cash for years and tragedies of MH370 and MH17 have further pummelled bookings
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Obama authorises air strikes to prevent Iraq 'genocide'
Warplanes ordered back into skies to stop rebels from moving into autonomous Kurdistan against displaced minorities
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Israeli strike kills child in Gaza as conflict resumes
Bloodshed ends three-day lull in fighting between Israel and Hamas that killed 1,890 Palestinians, 67 Israeli
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McDonald’s says meat imports all aboveboard
Products come from internationally accredited suppliers.

















































