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Weak Arctic ice sees 56 polar bears descend on Russian village
Climate change is to blame for polar bears coming ever closer to Russian villages in search of food, says WWF
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At least 11 people killed, dozens injured in Iran gas explosion
'The gas explosion occurred at a wedding hall at Saqqez city'
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Newspaper under fire over 'Black Friday' headline
Headline was posted in bold letters on Italian daily’s front page along with a picture of two black players
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Nepal makes first arrest over 'menstrual hut' death
Police believe brother-in-law banished victim to hut where she suffocated after lighting a fire for warmth
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Undercover reporter predicted demolition of Babri Mosque
In an interview, Sanjay Kaw tells of his infiltration into ranks of Hindu fanatics to learn their plans
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Rockets hit US airbase in northern Iraq
Katyusha rockets fired at Balad airbase located about 64km north of Baghdad
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Ford to use coffee bean waste to produce auto parts
Coffee bean waste can be transformed into highly durable material that can be used in automobile parts
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China imposes 'reciprocal' restrictions on US diplomats
Earlier, the US ordered Chinese diplomats to notify the State Department in advance of any official visits
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Muhammad breaks into top 10 US baby names in 2019
Name of Islam's prophet rounds out top 20pc of names for boys as Aaliyah does the same for girls
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Trump cagey on Middle East troops amid reported deployment
If there is a threat, it will be met very strongly, says Trump
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Iran nuclear deal parties meet as accord nears collapse
Iran insists it has the right to take a series of measures in retaliation for US's withdrawal from the deal in 2018
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US attorney general meets Mexican president on crime
Mexico regularly insists the violence of its 'drug wars' is a shared problem with the US
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4 dead after US jewelry heist leads to carjacking, chase, shootout
More than 40 emergency vehicles were involved by the end of the chase
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Blind man executed in US for killing ex-girlfriend
He was convicted of setting a car on fire with his former girlfriend inside in 1991
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Six months of sacrifice: Hong Kong's protesters take stock
Some protesters have lost their jobs, suffered life-changing injuries, even fled overseas
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Wildlife park evacuated as fires ring Sydney
More than 600 homes have been destroyed, six people have died since the crisis began
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In US, Sudan PM sees progress on terror list removal
US lawmakers say Sudan must first reach a settlement with families of the victims of the bombings
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Pompeo brings Iran pressure campaign to Morocco
Pompeo, Bourita discuss the 'threat' posed by Iran's attempts to 'broaden its regional influence'
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Indian police shoot dead four suspects in rape-murder case
The gangrape of the 27-year-old sparked nationwide protests
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Iran vows to continue missile work, dismisses EU powers' UN letter
Tehran rejects pressure to shelve its missile programme following a European letter to UN Security Council
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DJ shot dead for not playing music post-midnight at pre-wedding party
The 18-year-old victim refused to play music post-midnight since it is banned in Indian Punjab
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Madrid moot told of ‘tree tsunami success story’
The project increased forest cover in K-P by over 6%: Aslam
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In pictures: Rainbow murals bring some cheer to New Delhi slum
Raghubir Nagar is home to families living cheek-by-jowl in ramshackle structures often lacking basic amenities
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Democrats will draft articles of impeachment against Trump: US speaker
'The president abused his power for his own personal political benefit at the expense of our national security'
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Saudi Arabia to grant citizenship to foreign professionals
Move is aimed at boosting national development as part of Vision 2030
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India's poor fight desperate battle to find work as slowdown bites
Modi stunned the country in November 2016 by cancelling more than 80 per cent of the banknotes in circulation
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Trump committed impeachable crimes, scholars tell Congress
Democrats have made a forceful case that Trump should be impeached for trying to leverage a White House meeting
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US first lady wades into impeachment fight to defend teen son
Says a minor child deserves privacy and should be kept out of politics
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Hunter Biden, ex-VP's son, in impeachment spotlight
Biden served on the Burisma board from 2014 to 2019 and was reportedly paid $50,000 a month
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Third general strike keeps pressure on Colombia's Duque
Crowds were smaller than previous demonstrations as protests took place for a 14th consecutive day
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Climate change threatens end of trail for Niger's nomadic herders
They are among the world's most exposed communities when it comes to the impact of climate change
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India rape survivor set ablaze on way to court
23-year-old survivor is in critical condition after being set ablaze by five men including the rapist
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Prime witness in Babri Mosque demolition recalls horror
In an interview with Anadolu Agency, Praveen Jain recounts harassment while deposing in court against accused
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'Very suspicious': China questions intentions of report on bride trafficking from Pakistan
Chinese embassy spokesperson says AP report is 'same old stuff', 'groundless', and 'not true'
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US cop under investigation for allegedly fondling corpse
His body camera captured the incident
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Customs agents charged over record Australian drug bust
They smuggled 1.6 tonnes of meth, 37 kilograms of heroin in vacuum-sealed packages hidden inside stereo speakers
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Notable deaths in 2019
From Nobel-winning novelist to iconic fashion designer and Mugabe
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Pentagon denies US mulling 14,000 more troops for Middle East
WSJ report said Trump could make a decision on the troop boost as early as this month
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Deadly car bombing hits Turkey convoy in north Syria: monitor
No immediate claim of responsibility
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Two killed in shooting at Hawaii's Pearl Harbor base
The gunman - a sailor assigned to the USS Columbia - later dies due to a self-inflicted gunshot wound
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Afghanistan loses a friend to militancy
Tetsu Nakamura was the only Japanese to receive honorary Afghan citizenship
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Lahore emerges as fourth most polluted city in world
Environmental department is directed to improve departmental efficiency
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China warns US of a 'price' for Uighur bill
Bill ‘wantonly smears China's efforts to eliminate extremism and combat terrorism’ in Xinjiang, says FO...
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After hot mic gaffe, Trudeau and Trump revive feud
US president responds by branding Canadian PM 'two-faced' over his leading role in the exchange
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With Pakistan’s help, Afghan peace talks to restart in Doha
Zalmay Khalilzad makes surprise stopover in Kabul to take Afghan govt into confidence on Washington’s decision
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Wanted Indian guru resurfaces to announce new cosmic country
Swami Nithyananda posted a video on his YouTube channel announcing the special project to his followers
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First glimpse of latest Bond film goes online
‘No Time To Die’, the 25th instalment of the British spy saga is due out in April 2020
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Biodiverse Pakistan struggles to boost ecotourism
Pakistan’s ecotourism is in ‘infancy stage’ and needs more government attention, analysts say
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Victims ask ICC to open Afghan war crimes investigation
The prosecution has appealed for the decision and is arguing the case in three days of hearings
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Former Indian finance minister charged for corruption bailed
P Chidambaram is accused of receiving bribes, money-laundering and approving illegal investments
















































