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Queen formally approves law giving UK PM May power to trigger EU exit talks
Britain's Queen Elizabeth formally granted PM May the power to trigger exit talks with the European Union
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Russia denies official involvement in 'any' cybercrimes
The Russian agents accused of directing the attack were identified as FSB members
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Father sues daughter for taking too long to graduate
On an average it should take eight semesters to graduate - his daughter took 13 semesters
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Turkey threatens EU on migrant deal as Erdogan blasts 'spirit of fascism'
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has triggered European ire with Nazi jibes against The Netherlands and Germany
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Pentagon chief says climate change threatens security: report
Unlike some in the Trump administration, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis believes climate change is real
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Miniature lab begins science experiments in outer space
A tiny satellite with a laboratory shrunk to the size of a tissue box is helping scientists carry out experiments
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Humans may have transformed the Sahara from lush paradise to barren desert
The stark difference between 10,000 years ago and now largely exists due to changing orbital conditions of the earth
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British soldier wins appeal of Taliban war crime conviction
Judges said he was suffering from a "combination of stressors" that impaired his ability to make rational judgments
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Angelina Jolie appeals for commitment to 'imperfect' UN
Says if countries and leaders are not keeping the flame of internationalism alive today, then citizens must
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Trump plans 28% cut in budget for State Department, USAID
The White House is proposing a combined US$25.6 billion budget for the State Department and USAID
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Children in Greek migrant camps attempting suicide amid rising desperation
Save the Children witnesses an increase in suicide attempts and self-harm amongst children as young as nine
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US ready to quit UN rights council if no reform
Tillerson said US would press on with its "strong, principled objection to to the biased agenda item against Israel"
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Dutch anti-Islam politician Wilders promises firm opposition
Wilders said he did not understand Rutte's comment that Dutch voters had said no to the wrong kind of populists
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India fast-tracks hydro projects in occupied Kashmir
Pakistan believes the projects violate the Indus Waters Treaty on the sharing of the Indus River and its tributaries
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Dutch elections: PM Rutte easily beats challenge from far-right Wilders
Wilders had pledged to close the borders to Muslim immigrants, shut mosques and ban sales of the Quran if he won
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Trump hits back at Snoop Dogg 'assassination' video
California rapper Snoop Dogg, 45, reportedly said he saw Trump as a clown
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US demands UN pull report accusing Israel of apartheid
US had accused the United Nations of being biased against Israel
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Whatsapp withdraws major new update
Messaging app is bringing back text 'Status' it replaced with 'Stories'
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UN praises Iran's 'exemplary' refugee efforts
In a world where you have multiple bad stories about hosting refugees, I think Iran is really a good news story
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Hosting Saudi king, China pursues Mideast charm offensive
China depends on the volatile Middle East for oil supplies but has long taken a back seat in its disputes
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Afghans find some escape as 'family cinema' opens in Kabul
Sixteen years ago this simple pleasure would have been impossible
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Trump vows to fight travel ban block at Supreme Court
Trump described Hawaii Court's decision as "judicial overreach"
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Egyptian-American named deputy US national security adviser
She is expected to play a broad role in coordinating between military, diplomatic and intelligence agencies
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Trump's revamped travel ban halted
Hawaii judge freezes Trump's revamped travel ban
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US Fed raises benchmark interest rate a quarter point
Inflation is moving closer to the central bank's two per cent target
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UAE jails Jordanian journalist over Facebook comments
The Jordan Press Association identified him as journalist Tayseer al-Najjar
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World’s first 3D-printed skyscraper to be built in UAE
3D printing technologies are not only cost effective but also time efficient
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Russian space agency accepting applications for moonwalkers
'The selection begins today and it will last till the end of the year'
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Six times Pope Francis made sweeping statements
The 266th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church has spoken on a variety of issues
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Children who spend more 3 hours in front of a screen are at a higher risk of getting type 2 diabetes
Reducing time spent in front of a screen could facilitate in early prevention of Type 2 diabetes
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Pictures of the day: March 15, 2017
We look at 13 pictures from events around the world
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Indian temple sells 'magical' pens that guarantee students good grades
The pen also allegedly 'relieves stress'
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Canada's Girl Guides bans travel to US in wake of Trump travel ban
Decision stems from their commitment to inclusivity and equal opportunities for all girls and women
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British Airways under fire for running out of food during flights
Many passengers complained they were left without food or toilet paper roll on flights
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Gujrat ups penalty for cow slaughter to life imprisonment
'People found involved in cow-slaughtering as well as transportation of beef will be punished with life...
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Turkish drone photographer creates 'Inception'-inspired dreamscapes
Just remember that you're not actually falling
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Pakistani girl pens heartfelt letter to Modi pleading for peace
Aqeedat Naveed, 11, writes 'Let's decide that we will not buy bullets, will buy books'
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Kim's identity confirmed using child's DNA: Malaysia
The 45-year-old was poisoned with nerve agent VX in a brazen Cold War-style assassination on February 13
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Antarctic penguin numbers double previous estimates: scientists
The findings have implications for conservation
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South Korea's ex-president criticised for leaving dogs at Blue House
Park Geun-hye abandoned nine pet dogs in the presidential Blue House after being dismissed from office
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Saudi deputy crown prince, Trump meeting a 'turning point': Saudi adviser
Says the meeting will cover many issues between Trump and Prince Mohammed
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Dutch vote in key elections as far-right slips
Observers predict this time round however, four or even five parties may be needed to reach the 76-seat majority
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Bees make money: Stealing hives the new buzz in New Zealand
Prized for its antibacterial properties as much as the taste, Manuka honey fetches as much as US$102 per kilogram
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Family behind viral BBC video speaks out about hilarious interruption
His wife and children joined him for the second, less chaotic interview
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Chinese premier warns US against 'trade war'
Trump and Xi subsequently smoothed over the dispute last month in a phone call
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'Pakistan, US need to work together to destroy IS before it gains foothold in Afghanistan'
New ambassador to the United States expresses hope that Trump’s administration will engage positively with Pakistan
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Pirates demand ransom for tanker seized off Somalia - EU Naval Force
The pirates seized the Comoros-flagged Aris 13 tanker on Monday, the first such hijacking in the region since 2012
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Investigators find more than 250 skulls in Mexico graves
Veracruz was a notorious hotbed of crime under former governor Javier Duarte
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Snoop Dogg draws controversy with Trump shooting video
In the song, one clown is unmistakably Trump, sporting bouffant hair and a red tie that dangles below the waist
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Trump paid $38 million in taxes in 2005: White House
Washington responds to an MSNBC report that the network had obtained two pages of Trump's 2005 tax returns
















































