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Russia to sell off stake in gun-maker Kalashnikov
The value of deal has not been disclosed and it still needs to receive approval from the authorities
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Social media led to 'strange' practices: Saudi cleric
'People are using their fingertips to think instead of their minds and tongues'
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US hits Iran with fresh sanctions after missile tests
The first sanctions targeted companies and individuals supporting Tehran's ballistic missile programme
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British court jails six men in Rotherham child abuse case
The girls were drugged and assaulted, one of whom was impregnated at age 12
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Two men in Berlin accused of hundreds of child sex abuse acts
The suspects, aged 51 and 53, also face charges of human trafficking for the purpose of sexual exploitation
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Norway's ex-PM detained at US airport for visiting Iran in 2014
Kjell Magne Bondevik has a diplomatic passport and a valid Iranian visa
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Journalist killed in political party clash in Bangladesh
Abdul Hakim Shimul was reporting on clashes between two factions of the ruling Awami League activists
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Iran says will never use its weapons against anyone, except in self-defense
Foreign Minister Javad Zarif's remarks are in reaction to US President Donald Trump's tough approach towards Tehran
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Saudi diplomat jailed in Singapore for molesting woman
Bander Alzahrani, 39, was sentenced to 26 months and a week in prison after being convicted of "outraging modesty"
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Pictures of the day: February 3, 2017
We look at 13 pictures from events around the world
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Trump senior adviser defends Muslim ban with massacre that never happened
People were quick to point out that a massacre in Bowling Green never took place
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Romania anti-govt protests biggest since communism fell
Only last week the European Commission commended the efforts of ex-communist Romania.
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Amgen cholesterol drug succeeds in cutting serious heart problems: study
Details on magnitude of benefit will be revealed in mid-March at American College of Cardiology meeting in Washington
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Afghan girls fight prejudice with martial arts
A group of Afghan girls learn martial arts, in a country where women's sport is severely restricted
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Sold by Islamic State, bought by strangers: Yazidi child reunited with family
A video clip of the moment they were parted shows Ayman clinging to Umm Ahmed and crying
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Knife-wielding man shouting 'Allahu Akbar' shot by soldier in Paris
Source says the man had been trying to get into the museum's underground shop and had attacked another soldier
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Over 100 Indian children died after 'eating lychees on empty stomach'
Most of the sufferers were poor children
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Leonardo DiCaprio meets Salt Bae and the world can't handle it
The internet went crazy as a picture of the two legends emerged on Instagram
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Trump threatens Berkeley as protests target far-right firebrand
Similar protests at the University of California at Davis last month also forced the cancellation of speeches.
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Trump pick for China ambassador sees 'win-win' boost to trade ties
Free trade advocates worry that Trump's trade team will be too quick to use tariffs to keep imports out
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Trump blast rattles alliance with Australia
As the dust settled, Turnbull told reporters in Sydney Friday he still thought he had a deal, despite everything.
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Migration, Trump to dominate EU summit
Donald Tusk warned this week that Trump was a "threat" to the EU.
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Montreal mosque vandalised on day of Quebec shooting victims' funeral
A window had been smashed with a heavy object and the building had been egged
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Yemenis pray, protest in NY against Trump travel ban
The shops often keep long hours and are considered essential to the daily routines of many New Yorkers.
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Nobel Peace Laureates denounce Trump 'hate' speech
He did not name Trump but his comments were widely interpreted as an attack on the US leader.
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US judge extends deportation stay to February 21
Judge Carol Bagley Amon said that she did not want to leave the issue in limbo.
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Iranian turned away by Trump travel ban back in US
The green card holder was forcibly carried on a plane back to Dubai after arriving in Los Angeles last Friday.
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Uber chief quits Trump advisory group after uproar
Kalanick said he spoke briefly with Trump about the president's recent executive order restricting immigration.
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Trump order blocking some from Muslim-majority nations re-entering US: lawsuit
Lead plaintiffs in the lawsuit filed in federal court in the Northern District of California are student visa holders.
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Trump slams NAFTA as a 'catastrophe'
'I have very serious concerns about NAFTA'
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Trump asks faith leaders to pray for Schwarzenegger's ratings
Schwarzenegger hits back with suggestion to swap jobs
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Violence in northeast India over women's poll quota
Local government's introduction of 33% reservation for women in upcoming elections has prompted protests
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Road crash victim in India bleeds to death while onlookers film
Ali was on the road for roughly 30 minutes before an ambulance arrived, even though a hospital was minutes away
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Microsoft asks Trump administration for exception program on immigration orders
Microsoft president outlined a program for case-by-case review of exceptions to a travel ban instituted last week
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Trump says 'tough phone calls' needed because 'world is in trouble'
We're taken advantage of by every nation in the world virtually, says US President
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Iran calls US remarks on missile test 'repetitive, baseless and provocative'
Spokesperson says instead of thanking Iran for terror fight, American government is practically helping the terrorists
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US jobless claims fall more than expected last week
The labor market is at or close to full employment
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Iranian couple cleared for US as 'exception' after transit ordeal
The couple was route from Tehran to the US when Trump's executive order was enacted without warning
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UK government Brexit paper stresses May's priorities
Britain would seek comprehensive free trade agreement with EU but not an unlimited transitional status
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Bangladesh probes politician's walk on 'human bridge'
Dozens of students were made to stand and form a bridge out of their bodies for an elected mayor
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Another Indian soldier comes forward against 'ill treatment' in military
There is unrest in military due to negative behaviour of officers, says personnel in new video
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Faced with blackouts, Pakistan's largest public park goes solar
The system aims to provide a constant power supply to one of the city's key recreational attractions
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This is the most liked Instagram post ever
Beyonce's pregnancy annoucement amassed a whopping 7,470,196 likes in less than 24 hours
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Muslim doctor sues Trump after being barred from entering US
Dr Al Homssi has a Syrian passport but holds UAE's residency
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Pictures of the day: February 2, 2017
We look at 13 pictures from events around the world
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US drone strike kills key Afghan Taliban leader's son-in-law
This is the first drone strike in Afghanistan since Donald Trump took oath as president of the United States
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Saudi soldier killed in Yemen border shootout
The gun battle came as forces loyal to Yemeni President pressed an assault against the rebels
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Philippines' Duterte vows to kill more in drug war, use military
I'm taking in armed forces and raising drugs issue as national security threat, says Philippine president
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Exclusive: Trump to focus counter-extremism program solely on Islam
Some Republicans in Congress have long assailed the CVE programme as politically correct and ineffective.
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Timeline of Trump-Turnbull spat
The US embassy in Canberra states that the refugee agreement has not changed.

















































