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Win for wildlife as krill fishing restricted in Antarctica
Russia and China are worried about compliance issues and fishing rights
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Trump weighs in on breastfeeding debate, defends formula
Health experts say Trump's stance suggest lack of knowledge about issues
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Supreme Court pick Kavanaugh: Bush loyalist, conservative stalwart
Kavanaugh began his career as clerk to ex-Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy
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China jails hundreds of officials for pollution violations
Total of 4,305 officials in 10 provinces and regions are held for failing to rectify violations
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Eight boys rescued from flooded Thai caves, now up to 'rain god'
Rescuers may need more than 20 hours to mount next rescue mission
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US judge extends deadline for reuniting migrant children
They are among more than 2,300 children split up from their families as a consequence of zero tolerance practice
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Trump scolds NATO members days ahead of summit
Trump is harsh critic of NATO since 2016 presidential campaign
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Trump suggests China might be interfering in US-North Korea talks
North Korea accused US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo of gangster-like diplomacy after he left Pyongyang
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Campaign group says illegal ivory trade breezes past EU law
Many traders use provision which allows free trade of old ivory to illegally trade newer ivory
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'Humble' Macron responds to critics in state of the union address
Macron defends his focus on cutting taxes and improving France's business environment
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After quitting, Boris Johnson says Brexit 'dream is dying'
Says that plans to create a common rulebook for goods and agrifoods, key goal of the Brexit supporters
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Israel closes Gaza goods crossing over Palestinian arson kites
Gaza crossing also known as Kerem Shalom is to remain closed until further notice
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Erdogan takes on new powers, names son-in-law finance chief
Opponents denounce Erdogan's new presidential system as one-man regime
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Trump plays up suspense over momentous Supreme Court nomination
If as expected Trump nominates someone firmly to the right, conservatives could dominate the court for years
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Saudi bid to protect pre-Islamic sites upends religious dictates
Cultural areas date back thousands of years, attention given to them will face backlash from religious fundamentalists
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British foreign secretary quits in protest over Brexit plan
Johnson decided to walk from his job just hours after PM May’s Brexit minister David Davis did the same
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Syria says Israeli strikes target air base
Head of the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says missile bombardment has killed Iranian fighters
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Report accuses China factories over ozone-depleting gas
CFC's an ozone-depleting substance is still being produced in China; up to 40 tonnes of CFC agents produced per day
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Pompeo says 'hope' for Afghan peace talks in unannounced visit to Kabul
The aim is to convince the Taliban through diplomatic, military and social pressure
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No need to offer prayers at Taj Mahal, India Supreme Court says
Agra residents sole exception
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UK woman dies after poisoning by Soviet-era nerve agent
The death of Sturgess was being investigated as a murder, police said
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Wiki Loves Earth shortlists top 10 Pakistan photos
See the stunning snaps here
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Musk proposes mini-submarine to save Thai cave boys
fans hail Musk and his engineers for their creativity
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Operation to rescue boys trapped in Thai cave resumes
12 foreign divers and five members of Thailand’s elite navy SEAL unit are the main team guiding the boys to safety
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Massive fire rips through Bali port
The blaze quickly spread to nearby vessels including small cargo ships
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New Zealand to buy new Boeing maritime patrol planes
The new planes will begin operations in 2023
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NATO leaders fear Trump crisis at key summit
NATO leaders fear a repeat of what happened at last month's G7 summit
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Japan races to find survivors of floods that killed nearly 100
Nearly 2 million people still face orders or advice to keep away from homes
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Britain's Brexit minister steps down in blow to May
May will address parliament to explain her proposal for Britain to adopt EU rules on goods after Brexit
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Trump to name Supreme Court nominee, battle to ensue
Trump to unveil his pick to retiring Justice Anthony Kennedy in a televised appearance at the White House
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Five foreign policy challenges Erdogan faces in new term
Erdogan heads to a NATO summit in Brussels this week, where talks are expected with US President Donald Trump
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China launches two satellites for Pakistan
The PRSS-1 will be used for land and resources surveying, monitoring of natural disasters, agriculture research
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Treacherous Thai cave rescue bid enters day two
Looming rain was one of the main enemies of the operation
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Ten killed, 73 injured in Turkey train derailment
Turkey's rail network has been hit by several fatal accidents in recent years
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Ten killed, 73 injured in Turkey train derailment
Train was carrying 360 people on board
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Brazil appeals court orders ex-president Lula's release
Lula convicted of accepting a seaside apartment as a bribe from Brazilian construction company
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Ankara angry as Israel charges Turkish tourist with aiding Hamas
Case has further enflamed relations between Israel, Turkey
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WWII bomb defused in Germany's Wolfsburg
4,000 local people evacuated from surrounding area and evacuation area
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Trump lawyer blasts Russia probe as 'most corrupt' ever
Trump, his advisers hammered at notion that several members of Mueller's team are affiliated with Democratic Party
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'Terrorist attack' kills six Tunisia security forces
Attack comes as Tunisia prepares for summer tourist season
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Six boys rescued from flooded Thai cave
Foreign elite divers, Thai Navy SEALS begin dangerous operation
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Hardline Israeli minister visits flashpoint Jerusalem shrine
Minister's visit to ultra-sensitive Jerusalem holy site ends longstanding ban on such activity
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Private groups in Wales start 'adopting' incoming refugees from war-torn countries
Schemes to privately sponsor refugees likely to grow as more as more groups submit their applications
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Riots ease as family of French police shooting victim plans lawsuit
A relative calm began to return to Nantes after days of rioting over a police officer's fatal shooting of a black man
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UAE extends compulsory military service to 16 months
UAE is a key member of a Saudi-led military coalition that intervened in Yemen in 2015 against the Houthi movement
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Philippines probe spate of brazen politician murders
A sniper shot Mayor Antonio Halili during a public ceremony at the city hall in nearby Tanauan on Monday
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Relatives identify victims of deadly Thai tourist boat sinking
Relatives have been asked to identify their next-of-kin through photographs and to provide DNA samples
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Syrian troops celebrate after claiming key post on Jordan border
Syrian army soldiers and Russian military police took over the crucial Nassib post on the border with Jordan
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Pakistan, Maldives energy deal antagonises New Delhi
Indian also extremely suspicious of Chinese investment in the tropical country, suggest reports
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Plastic is light, versatile and here to stay-for now
Because of their role in global pollution, plastics are hugely controversial

















































