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British PM wades into Easter egg row
This year's campaign is called the "Cadbury Egg Hunt"
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Iran cleric says bad driving a sin as 700 die over new year
Iran among top 10 most dangerous countries to drive in, says WHO study
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Eight killed in Turkish operation against Kurdish militants - governor
In the last five months alone, the Turkish armed forces have killed 886 PKK militants
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Reading news more often can make you more Islamophobic
Study found widespread representations of Muslims in the news were contributing to lower acceptance
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Saint Petersburg mourns after metro attack by alleged 'suicide bomber'
Heightened security measures in place amid fearful commuters
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China, ASEAN make progress on framework deal on disputed sea, Philippines says
China and Southeast Asian countries have made progress in talks on a code of conduct for the disputed South China Sea
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US to mediate between Pakistan and India over Kashmir issue
US Ambassador to UN says US administration is concerned about relationship between Pakistan and India
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Saint Petersburg shuts metro station after anonymous bomb warning - RIA
Saint Petersburg's Sennaya Ploshchad metro station has been closed
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Syria evacuation of four towns delayed: monitor
Syria's government has negotiated a series of "reconciliation deals" with formerly rebel-held towns
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Umrah season no longer ends in Ramazan
The extension ends on Shawwal 15 instead of Ramazan 15
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'Gas' attack kills 35 in rebel-held Syria town
People have died from suffocation and the effects of the gas
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Scientists find common antibiotic could prevent or treat PTSD
PTSD is caused by an overactive fear memory and includes a broad range of psychological symptoms
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Russia metro attack staged by Kyrgyz suicide bomber: Kyrgyzstan
There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the explosion
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Armed men rob 28 German tourists in Mexico
They stole their money, cameras and other valuables in the town of Palenque in the southern state of Chiapas
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UAE brokered secret meeting between Trump admin, Russia: report
Blackwater founder is known to have close connections to the Trump administration despite not playing an official role
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Afghanistan sacks top generals over brazen hospital attack
Public anger has grown over the episode
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US clashes with Russia on UN human rights debate
US Ambassador Nikki Haley wants to schedule the human rights debate for April 18
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Trump seeks limits on H1B visa programme
The administration has unveiled steps to limit an immigration visa program for skilled workers
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Melania Trump's new portrait divides public opinion
It's not the first time that a first lady portrait has stoked controversy
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Obesity in pregnancy is linked to epilepsy risk
Researchers speculated that being overweight during pregnancy could lead to a higher risk of brain injury in infants
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Turkey dismisses 45 more judges, prosecutors: state media
Since July 15, at least 113,000 people have been suspended or sacked from their public sector roles
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Philippines' Duterte fires minister after 'corruption' row
Duterte won election by a landslide in May largely on his promise to launch a war on illegal drugs
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Ecuador's new president Moreno a survivor
The socialist becomes the first wheelchair user to be elected Ecuador's president
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Mexico newspaper announces closure, citing risk of violence
"Norte" ran a headline that said "Adios" on the front page of its Sunday edition
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Russia metro blast toll climbs to 14
The blast occurred in a train carriage as it was travelling between stations
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Here's how much a single strawberry could cost in Hong Kong
It might be a healthy food choice, but Hong Kong's latest fruit fad is doing serious damage to shoppers' wallets
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US teen pleads guilty to 2015 Islamic State plot to kill pope
The charge carries a maximum 15 years in prison
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'Not natural friends': Trump, Xi will be 'odd couple' at first summit
Trump appears to have set himself on a course for collision rather than conciliation with Xi
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Tillerson to make first UN visit for meeting on North Korea
While at the United Nations, Tillerson may meet with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres
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Trump pledges 'full support' to Putin over Russia metro attack
There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the explosion in Saint Petersburg
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More than 270 dead in Colombia mudslides
Colombia's worst disaster was a volcanic eruption in 1985 that triggered a landslide and destroyed the city of Armero
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North Korea threatens to hit back over sanctions
The US Treasury hit 11 North Korean business representatives and an industrial firm with sanctions last week
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Tunisia shuts down nightclub over call to prayer remix
A video shows clubbers dancing to music that includes the call to prayer at the club in northeastern town of Nabeul
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Remains of 3,700-year-old pyramid found in Egypt
The pyramid from the 13th dynasty was found in Dahshur's royal necropolis, 30km south of Cairo
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Anti-graft watchdog arrests 72 over vote-rigging in Hong Kong
Probes reveal the new voters may not have had necessary qualifications to take part in the poll
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Singapore to repatriate Muslim cleric after remarks against Jews, Christians
Cleric apologised for remarks and was later fined by Singapore court
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Singapore blocks visas for Indian IT professionals
Lack of transparency on capital requirement a catalyst for problems in Indian IT, banking sectors
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Europe overtakes US as internet child abuse hub
Europe, including Russia and Turkey, accounted for 60 per cent of websites containing child abuse images, study says
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Ten people killed in Russia metro blast
Cause of the blast not yet clear, says Russian President Vladimir Putin
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African diplomats slam India over racist attacks
A dozen people were injured when a mob angered by the death of a local teenager launched an assault on Nigerians
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Philippines' Duterte says he would kill drug dealers to protect children
More than 8,000 people have been killed in the country since Duterte took power on June 30 last year
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Nepal to relocate five rare one-horned rhinos
Rhino horns can sell for tens of thousands of dollars on the international black market
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Pictures of the day: April 3, 2017
We look at 13 pictures from events around the world
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Israel blocking rights workers' access to Gaza: HRW
Human Rights Watch said it had only once since 2008 received permission from Israel for foreign staff to enter Gaza
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Spain surprised at British tone on Gibraltar
'Gibraltar is not for sale'
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Shark takes bite out of terrified Australian's kayak
Gavin Kleidon's ordeal began late Sunday as he was paddling to Mud Island in Moreton Bay off Brisbane
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Ecuador socialist wins presidency, rival alleges fraud
Moreno, 64, won the first-round vote on February 19 with 39 percent to Lasso's 28 percent
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'Love' causes more fatalities in India than terror attacks
Complains vary in nature – with families refusing to accept love marriages to jilted men and dejected lovers
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Death around corner for civilians living on Mosul's frontline
Government forces have been evacuating civilians as they fight to seize Mosul
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EU sees no future for Assad in Syria: foreign ministers
The United States and the European Union have consistently demanded Assad stand down in any peace deal

















































