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Scientists reconstruct skeleton of elusive, prehistoric human
The skeleton is constructed using DNA found in the pinky bone of a 13-year-old girl who died 70,000 years ago
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US or Saudi attack would trigger 'all-out war': Iran
Iranian foreign minister says we don't want war, we don't want to engage in a military confrontation
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Couples flogged for public affection in Indonesia province
Despite international condemnation, whipping is a common punishment for offences like these
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'Powerful' Iran 'falsely' accused of everything: Guards
Tehran has repeatedly denied accusations from Washington and Riyadh that it arms the Huthis
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Imran promises Ghani help ‘within capacity’ to curb Afghan election violence
Pakistani PM, Afghanistan president discuss peace process and upcoming elections in phone call
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UK's Johnson caught lying to dad of sick child on hospital visit
I'm glad this gentleman told me his problems, says the prime minister
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Pakistan touts using atoms for sustainable development
Islamabad says it is providing facilities of nuclear medicine to nearly one million patients a year
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Mother or baby die in child birth every 11 seconds: UN
Of the total child deaths, 5.3 million were among under-fives, with almost half of these in the first month of life
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'Day Zero' looms in Australian Outback as climate change bites
A prolonged crushing drought has left water supplies at the local dam sitting metres below normal levels
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Japan's Fukushima nuclear disaster: a timeline
The Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant were acquitted in the only criminal trial stemming from the 2011 disaster
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Ex-PM Cameron says asked Queen's help in Scottish vote
Cameron, who led the successful campaign for Scotland to stay in the United Kingdom in the 2014 referendum
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Mexico to re-launch probe of 43 missing students
The students may have inadvertently taken a bus loaded with heroin bound for the United States
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Netanyahu's rule threatened by deadlocked Israeli polls
He is cancelling a planned trip next week to the UN General Assembly in New York due to the "political context"
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Toddler, teen killed in Papua clash: Indonesian military
Four others wounded in the clash in Papua's Ilaga region
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At least 30 civilians killed in air strike in eastern Afghanistan: government officials
Attack aimed at destroying IS hideout accidentally targets farmers
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South Korea serial killer suspect identified after 33 years
Over 2 million police officers were mobilised to try to identify the individual who raped & murdered women in Hwaseong
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Apples rot in IOK orchards, as lockdown puts economy in tailspin
A local market, known for its lush orchards, big houses and relative affluence, is now deserted as everyone is scared
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As Amazon burns, 230 big investors call on firms to protect world's rainforests
In Brazil alone, more 2,400 square miles of the Amazon has been deforested this year
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26 pupils, two teachers killed in Liberia school fire
Students were learning the Quran when the fire broke out in Paynesville, near Monrovia
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Fact check: Pakistan does not import oil from Iran
Last time Pakistan imported diesel was a meager quantity of 1,000 tonnes in 2009
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Pompeo says US supports Saudi Arabia's right to defend itself: tweet
Pompeo condemns the attacks, supports Saudi Arabia’s call for experts to come and investigate
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Venezuela calls on US to reopen diplomatic ties
After breaking relations with Washington in light of its recognition of opposition leader Guaido as interim president
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PM Imran warns against crossing LoC for Kashmir jihad
Imran Khan says he will seek US-Taliban talks resumption during US visit
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Germany, Kuwait, Belgium urge UN vote on Idlib ceasefire
The draft calls for a ceasefire to avoid a deterioration of the already catastrophic humanitarian situation in Idlib
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Fact check: Erdogan didn't say Imran was Pakistan's greatest enemy
He says his conversation with PM Imran was 'fruitful'
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PM Imran briefs Saudi crown prince on Kashmir situation
The premier is in KSA on two-day official visit
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Bangladesh rural poor bear financial burden of climate change: study
Bangladesh is among the most vulnerable to global warming with rising sea levels threatening coastal villages
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Canada's Trudeau admits to racist 'brownface' makeup
'Now I recognise it was something racist to do', says Justin Trudeau
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Iran's Khamenei approved Saudi strike: report
US officials talk of unreleased satellite photos showing Iran's Revolutionary Guard making preparations for the attack
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US envoy to Afghanistan to testify before lawmakers
House of Representatives' Foreign Affairs Committee issued a subpoena for Zalmay Khalilzad to appear before it
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Taliban car bomb kills at least 20, wounds 95 in southern Afghanistan
Car bombing in Qalat targeted Afghan intelligence, hospital located nearby also destroyed: govt official
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Hostile agencies behind ex-army man's abduction: FO
Though, the foreign office did not name any country, the mention was a reference to Indian secret services
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Iran president may skip UNGA over US visa delay
If the visas aren't issued in a few hours, this trip will probably be cancelled: IRNA
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After targeting Saudi oil facilities, Yemen's rebels threaten to attack UAE's targets
The UAE is a leading partner in a Saudi-led coalition that intervened in Yemen
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Morocco TV show censured for guest's boast of 'beating wife'
Singer Adil Miloudi says in Morocco, this is normal, anyone can do what he wants with his wife, hit her, kill her
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Oil attacks ‘unquestionably’ sponsored by Iran: Saudi Arabia
Kingdom says strikes originated from north but exact launch site is yet to be pinned down
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In a blow to Israel's longest-serving ruler, Netanyahu fails to win majority
The outcome produced a virtual tie between the right-wing leader and his centre-left opponent
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Trump names Robert O'Brien as new national security adviser
O'Brien has until now served as Trump's envoy for situations involving US hostages abroad
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Trump orders government to 'substantially increase' Iran sanctions
Decision comes after US claim of Iran’s alleged involvement in attack on Saudi oil facilities
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Can Saudi Arabia's loss be US oil producers' gain?
American petroleum producers seem neither ready, nor willing to fill void and capture market share
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Modi denied permission to use Pakistan airspace
Qureshi says New Delhi requested Islamabad to allow Indian PM to fly over Pakistan on Sep 20, 28
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Queen returns lost toy monkey to Australian girl
The monkey was taken on holiday to Europe by Savannah Hart and her family when it was misplaced
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WATCH: 'Flying' river taxi tests Seine waters in Paris
Named the 'Sea Bubble', the white aerodynamic craft skimmed over the River Seine at speeds of up to 30 km/hour
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Suicide attack reported at govt building in east Afghanistan
Afghan security forces in Jalalabad respond to the incident site
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US lawmakers seek de-escalation in Kashmir row
Seven House members say the situation 'presents a tremendous danger to global peace'
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EU should only agree to Brexit extension if London has a plan: BDI
BDI industry blames London for the lack of progress in political negotiations
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Taliban willing to resume peace talks with US: chief negotiator
Both sides were close to end the 18-year conflict after the ninth round of US-Taliban talks resumed in Doha in August
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The long road to clean energy
Green energy is booming, but not fast enough to curb climate change
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US eyes UN action over Saudi blasts
Washington blames Iran for the attack
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Netanyahu, Gantz supporters in waiting game as poll results trickle in
Fears of election fatigue did not materialise, with turnout at 69.4 per cent, higher than in April polls