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Five dead in latest Nicaraguan protest violence
The fatalities occur in the southeast town of Morrito as marching protesters came under attack from police
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Text trap: Traffickers tap into India's digital boom to lure girls
Police and campaigners in India say sex traffickers are increasingly using WhatsApp and Facebook
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First space tourist flights could come in 2019
The new round of space tourists will be propelled miles into the atmosphere, before coming back down to Earth
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Anti-Trump protests must be peaceful says London Mayor
"To those intent on causing trouble or breaking the law, I simply say: you are not welcome,” he said
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Trump blasts May's Brexit strategy on UK visit
Donald Trump issued scathing criticism of Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit strategy during his visit to Britain
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Bad blood over golf course stalks Trump's Scotland trip
Sturgeon has refused to meet Trump on his visit
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Pakistan hosts spy chiefs from Russia, China, Iran
The meeting resolves to counter Islamic State in Afghanistan
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Iranian man flogged 80 times for drinking at wedding over a decade ago
Amnesty International comes down hard on incident, terms punishment 'beyond comprehension'
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Strip club Stormy Daniels charges dropped: lawyer
Adult film star was locked in a court battle with the President Trump over an alleged tryst in 2006
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'FBI lover' agent: Attacks on FBI a 'victory' for President Putin
Peter Strzok says the investigation is not politically motivated, it is not a witch hunt, it is not a hoax
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Nepal embarks on 'rhino diplomacy' with rare gift to China
The young male and a female rhinos, Rudra and Rupsi, board a charted flight bound for Guangzhou with Nepali experts
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US teen appears 'playing' video games, 'having' snacks at own funeral
The family says they wanted the teen to be surrounded by the things he loved
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Nepal's last known dancing bear finds home in India
Rangila, a 19-year-old bear rescued from captivity, made the 30-hour journey from Nepal to a sanctuary in Agra
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First-ever colour X-ray on a human performed
The colour X-ray imaging technique will help doctors give their patients more accurate diagnoses, CERN statement says
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Gaza amputees tackle new challenge on the football pitch
There are 15 members in the only amputee football squad in the Gaza Strip
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Puigdemont may be extradited to Spain for corruption, not rebellion: German court
Spain cannot continue legal proceedings against Puigdemont on rebellion charges after his return
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British lawyer for Bangladesh's Zia refused entry to India
'His intended activity in India was incompatible with the purpose of his visit as mentioned in his visa application'
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Progress in North Korea but long road ahead: UN aid chief
There are still significant humanitarian challenges here despite the progress that has been made, says Lowcock
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Turkish court sentences 72 defendants to life in coup bridge trial
A suspension bridge in Istanbul saw clashes in which 34 people were killed during an attempted coup two years ago
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French, US armies 'very close', says head of French armed forces
France plans to increase defence spending by more than 40 percent, reaching 50 billion euros in 2025
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Taliban attacks on Afghan forces cause 'heavy casualties': officials
Militants using night-vision goggles launched simultaneous raids on several Afghan military bases and posts
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Tokyo 2020 Olympics relay to start in disaster-hit Fukushima
The torch will visit all 47 Japanese prefectures before the lighting of the Olympic cauldron
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Turkey lira slumps to new record lows after Erdogan commments
Lira slumped almost five percent to new record lows in value against US dollar
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Afghan villagers search for survivors after landslide destroys nearly 300 homes
A landslide destroyed nearly 300 homes, killing at least 10 people
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'You are my very heart': Wife of diver who died in Thai cave mourns a hero
A Thai artist promises to create a statue of Samarn to be erected in Chiang Rai province
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US social networks help combat racial bias
Social networks are catapulting banal racism into the spotlight and sparking a collective shaming over discrimination
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Thai cave rescue site to become a museum
I believe it will become another highlight in Thailand, says rescue chief
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US oil exports to India soar ahead of sanctions on Iran
Indian refiners move to replace supplies from Iran and Venezuela in a win for the Trump administration
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Failure to educate girls could cost world $30 trillion a year-report
Women who have completed secondary education are more likely to work and earn on average
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German court to rule on parents' access to dead daughter's Facebook
The parents argue the contents of their daughter's Facebook account are legally identical to a private diary, letters
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'Hipster' coffee brews up change in Qatar
Arabic coffee has been a mainstay of drinking culture in the region for thousands of years
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Trump pursues hardline trade policies, despite costs
Trump's attacks on Germany at NATO summit demonstrate aggressive strategy extends to allies, traditional rivals
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Israel attacks Syrian military posts in response to drone incursion
Israeli-issued black-and-white surveillance footage shows missiles hitting what appeared to be a hut
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NATO grapples over key policies in shadow of Trump spat
Trump has set a bombastic tone for the talks, unleashing a barrage of criticism against European allies
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Japan flood toll nears 200, sun scorches thousands battling thirst
The death toll rose to 195, with several dozen people still missing, the government said on Thursday
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The online battle for the truth
Many see Facebook as being the main vehicle for spreading false information in recent years
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Trump confirms he plans to give Kim Jong Un a copy of 'Rocket Man' CD
Kim referred to Trump as "Rocket Man" when North Korea was engaging in nuclear tests and missile launches
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Israel to Russia: Assad's safe from us, but Iran must quit Syria
Netanyahu says that Israel shot down what it described as Syrian drone that had penetrated its airspace
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Nobel winner Malala slams Trump's child separation policy
More than 2,300 children are separated from their parents
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Trump stuns NATO with demand to double defence spending
Summit in Brussels is shaping up NATO alliance against backdrop of deepening transatlantic tensions
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Toll from Nicaragua unrest hits 264: rights body
At least 14 people are killed in raid by pro-government mob near opposition bastion of Masaya
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Irish Senate backs law banning trade with Israeli settlements
Israel reacts angrily to proposal calling it populist, dangerous and extremist
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New York activists lash Trump on migrant children
US judge orders older children to be reunited with their families by July 26
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Trump insists he has 'very good' relations with Merkel
German Chancellor insists Washington and Berlin remain allies
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Sarah Palin tears into 'sick' Baron Cohen over being pranked
Ex-Alaska governor says she has fallen victim to sick humour of UK comedian as many of other American public figures
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Man dies after colliding with wife on honeymoon in bizarre accident
The pair tied the knot a day before on cruise ship
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Turkey's army may come under authority of defence ministry: President Erdogan
On Monday, the powerful president appointed former Chief of Staff Hulusi Akar as defence minister
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11 killed in attack on Afghan education office
Attack sparks hours-long battle with security forces in latest attack in restive region
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Sexist pig: Australia mint renames merchandise to avoid 'offence'
Some commenters claim the pigs reinforce stereotypes and gender pay gaps
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Facebook removes 'treason' as tag to identify users' interests
Tag can be used by intelligence services in authoritarian regimes to identify people considered subversive

















































