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Pakistanis distressed as Uighur wives vanish in China dragnet
The chinese authorities should at least allow the men to meet their wives and children
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Congo military kills 13 rebels in Ituri clashes
Army spokesperson says search operations are still underway and death toll could change
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Pro-government candidates in election for rubber-stamp Turkmen parliament
Vote takes place against the backdrop of foreign currency shortages brought on by a drop in gas exports
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US says killed two 'terrorists' in southern Libya air strike
Strike hits on the outskirts of the city of Ubari
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Peruvian judge bars ex-president Kuczynski from leaving country
Order by Judge Juan Carlos Sanchez bans Kuczynski from leaving Peru for 18 months
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Bomb kills two in Alexandria ahead of Egypt presidential vote
Five other people get wounded by the bomb left under a car
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Huge rallies led by students demand tighter US gun controls
Carrying slogans such as 'If they choose guns over our kids, vote them out' protesters jams Pennsylvania
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Chinese scientists design bee-inspired morphing aircraft
Morphing aerospace aircraft will travel through the atmosphere to space before returning to the atmosphere
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5th grader dies after being set on fire following rape in India
Police arrest two suspects based on the statement given by the victim before her death
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Indian agency denies reported security lapse in ID card project
The security lapse had been flagged to some government agencies over a period of time, it has yet to be fixed
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Thousands of Croatians protest treaty to protect women
The demonstration gathered up to 10,000 people waved Croatian flags, prayed and sang patriotic songs
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Portuguese pilot held after being found drunk in cockpit
An airport official had sounded the alert after finding the pilot "reeking of alcohol and walking unsteadily"
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Fodder scam case: India's Lalu Prasad awarded 14-year jail term
This is the fourth fodder scam case against the RJD leader
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Policeman dead in pre-election bombing in Egypt
The bomb also wounded four others
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Earth Hour: Sydney goes dark as global climate campaign kicks off
Millions in 187 countries will turn off their lights at 8.30pm local time tonight
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Woman refused entry into Buenos Aires nightclub for being 'too fat'
Claims club's doorman checking guests said she was not "the kind of girl who goes to his place"
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Peru's new president sworn in after impeachment drama
"We will stand firm in the fight against corruption. Transparency will be a pillar of our administration"
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Indian mother kills daughter over 'sexual relations' with father
Suspect told husband their daughter had taken ill
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Iran slams US sanctions over hacking scheme
Foreign ministry spokesperson Bahram Ghassemi called the accusations 'false'
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North Korea agrees to inter-Korean talks next week: Seoul
North Korean state media have not yet directly mentioned the summits
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Indonesian 'house pet' orangutans rescued by activists
The rescues are a rare spot of bright news for the critically endangered species
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Americans frustrated as military still in Afghanistan: US NSA John Bolton
Official's hawkish views previously fanned fear US wants base in Kabul with Pakistani nuclear weapons in mind
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Missing US family found dead in Mexican beach resort Tulum
Authorities said there were no signs of violence
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Trump moves to limit transgender individuals from military service
Defense Secretary had found that individuals with history of gender dysphoria present risk to military effectiveness
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Indian troops kill two youth in occupied Kashmir
Puppet authorities have suspended mobile internet services in the area
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Thousands of Poles protest anti-abortion bill
Around 55,000 people protested in the capital
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'Dreamers' angry as Trump blames Democrats over immigration
Some 690,000 immigrants are registered under Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program
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Trump's choice of Bolton and Pompeo stirs war fears
Bolton's appointment as White House national security adviser was not a surprise but it was still felt as a rude shock
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Five more Lassa fever deaths confirmed in Nigeria
Acute viral haemorrhagic fever is reported in at least 18 states in Nigeria
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UK regulators search Cambridge Analytica offices
Britain's High Court to investigate claims that Cambridge Analytica may have illegally harvested Facebook data
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Trump reverses threat to shut down US government
Trump approves $1.3 trillion deal by the Republican-controlled Congress
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Species in decline worldwide, humans at risk
90 per cent of Asia-Pacific corals will suffer severe degradation by 2050
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Three die in French shooting rampage
Hostage-taking at a supermarket ends after attacker killed
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Protests in Catalonia after independence leaders held
Spain's Supreme Court to prosecute 13 key Catalan separatists for rebellion
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Syrian rebels quit Ghouta as regime nears full control
Damascus and its ally Moscow have implemented a leave or die strategy with deadly air strikes
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Watch: American man gets emotional as he embraces Islam in Oman
Video has been going viral on social media platforms as the person is rumoured to be a leader in US army
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Offering free pizza to employees boost productivity: study
Pizza substantiated to be the most motivating message
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Indian man stabs friend over 50 times for mocking his lack of education
The accused says he planned the murder for a week because his friend used to mock him over lack of education
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'Heroic' French cop shot after swapping himself for hostage
An officer from the police SWAT team was also hurt in the operation to kill the gunman
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Car bomb attack in Afghan city kills at least 13
Official says the suicide bomber detonated his car bomb as spectators were leaving the stadium
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French mother who killed 5 newborns gets 8-year prison term
37-year-old, tearfully asked the court for "forgiveness", saying it had "reopened terrible and cruel memories."
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Nearly 170,000 flee violence in Syria's Afrin: UN
According to Laerke, between 50,000 and 70,000 civilians are estimated to remain inside the city
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Police stand down London Westfield shopping mall alert
Cordons have been lifted
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Europeans eye Russian expulsions over UK spy attack
Some British officials were pressing other countries to expel diplomats after London told 23 Russians to leave
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North Korea hawk Bolton's appointment as White House adviser fans worries in Asia
Bolton has much knowledge on the issues regarding the Korean peninsula
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Aung Suu Kyi ally appears set for Myanmar presidency
He received 273 votes against 27 for the runner-up
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EU blames Moscow for UK spy attack, recalls envoy
The poisoning has heightened worries across Europe about Russian meddling
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Trump trade gambit tests 'friendship' with China's Xi
Xi has proven willing to go along with Trump when Chinese interests intersect, but no further
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Indian airliner makes history by flying to Israel via Saudi airspace
Riyadh has not formally confirmed granting the Air India plane overflight rights
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Scandal thrusts Japan's colourful First Lady into spotlight
While Abe fends off political pressure to resign, his wife has continued her active presence on social media