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South Korea seeks extradition from Denmark of daughter of Park's friend
Chung denied having knowledge about her mother's business transactions
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China navy confirms carrier conducted drills in South China Sea
Last month China conducted its first ever live-fire drills using an aircraft carrier close to Korea
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US House Republicans weaken ethics body as they return to Congress
The body will now have to deliver its reports to lawmakers
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China confirms human bird flu case in Guizhou province
A total of 19 people have been infected with bird flu in China so far this winter
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Syrian army advances as rebels put peace talks on hold
Efforts to find a political solution to Syria's war have failed since anti-government protests began in 2011
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US Customs computer collapse leaves thousands of travelers waiting
An official from Miami International Airport said at least 30 international flights were affected
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Jailed in Kashmir: Ministry contacts high commission in Delhi
Nisar says ministries will make arrangements to bring Rubina back
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11 civilians among 25 killed in Yemen bombing, air blitz
Five members of a family and 14 Houthi rebels were among the dead
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Dubai to build MENA's largest marina
Dubai Harbour will also feature a cruise ship port and a terminal that can accommodate 6,000 passengers at a time
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Around 60 killed in Brazil prison riot
The riot began late Sunday and was brought under control by around 7 am on Monday
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Egyptian judge facing corruption charge hangs himself
Wael Shalaby resigned on Saturday shortly before he was arrested and was charged following day with taking bribe
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India test-fires nuclear-capable Agni-IV missile for sixth time
Supported by mobile launcher, the surface-to-surface missile was flight tested from Abdul Kalam Island, off Odisha
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Indian court bans politicians from using religion, caste to win votes
The court ruling comes just weeks ahead of a state election in Uttar Pradesh
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Obama to deliver farewell address in Chicago on Jan. 10
Republican Donald Trump will be sworn in to office on Jan 20
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How ties to an 'equestrian princess' landed Samsung at center of a scandal
The South Korean giant is being investigated for providing favors to President Park in return for funding initiatives
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Kuwait sentences parents to death for killing toddler
The parents were charged with murder after police found burn marks on the toddler's body
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Pictures of the day: January 2, 2017
We look at 13 pictures from events around the world
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Horrific Thai road smash kills 25
15 people were inside the minivan while 12 passengers were packed into the pickup truck
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Myanmar to investigate police abuse of Rohingya
Tens of thousands of people from the persecuted ethnic group have fled a state launched military operation
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Watch Avatar-style South Korean manned robot take first baby steps
Company claims Method-2 is the world's first manned bipedal robot
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Indonesian tourist boat captain held after deadly fire
The ministry has said a short-circuit in the engine room may have caused the fire
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Iran denies receiving Saudi invite for hajj talks
Saudi pilgrims minister Mohammed Bentin had opened discussions with Iran to work out the details of the 2017 hajj
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Russian diplomats expelled from US arrive in Moscow
The expulsion of diplomats were part of a package of sanctions ordered by President Obama
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Baghdad suicide car bomb blast kills 32
Police say 61 people were also wounded in the incident
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Police to question Netanyahu over 'gifts'
Netanyahu also came under scrutiny over an alleged conflict of interest in the purchase of submarines
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Zuckerberg says he is no longer an atheist
Facebook CEO says 'religion is very important'
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Islamic State claims responsibility for Istanbul attack
A heroic soldier of the caliphate struck one of the most famous nightclubs in Istanbul
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How climate change transformed the world in 2016
Meanwhile, some people continue to remain in denial
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New Mexico store displays racist window signs about Muslims, Obama
Mayhill Convenience Store even sells toilet paper with Obama's face on it
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The man whose dream became Israel
Israel’s current status leads friends to overlook one of Herzl’s failures and foes to exaggerate another one
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Manhunt after Istanbul nightclub massacre kills 39
Prime Minister Binali Yildirim told reporters that the assailant left the gun and went away from the scene of incident
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Snap! Selfie-seeking tourist bitten by Thai croc
Two crocodiles had made their home on that particular section of the park for years with warning signs laid out.
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French President Hollande in Iraq to review war on IS
France is the second contributor to the US-led coalition that has carried out thousands of air strikes against IS
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Indian army won't shy away from flexing muscles on border: chief
Newly-appointed Indian army chief says force aims to maintain peace and stability along the border
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India's National Security Guard website hacked
Message reading 'Pakistan Zindabad’ placed on the home screen
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Israel to withhold bodies of Palestinian militants
Israeli officials have previously signaled they are willing to repeat past amnesties of jailed Palestinians
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Beijing enjoys brief respite, but choking smog to return on Tuesday
The safe recommended level of PM2.5 is 10 micrograms per cubic meter, according to the World Health Organisation
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China considering strong measures to contain Taiwan-sources
A US official said that Chinese actions had been more provocative in the past month, since Trump won the US election
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Plane with expelled diplomats leaves US: Russian media
President Vladimir Putin has ruled out sending home US diplomats in retaliation
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Hunger striking doctor demands better healthcare in Nepal
Nepal - a country of 28 million people has seven medical professionals for every 10,000 people according to WHO
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10 on the run after attack on Bahrain jail
The tiny but strategic Gulf state has been rocked by unrest since its Sunni authorities crushed Shia-led protests
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Israel says will not release bodies of slain Hamas men
Decision followed video release by the Palestinian group showing a mock birthday party for Israeli soldier Oron Shaul
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India's PM Modi defends cash ban, announces incentives
The move comes weeks before the crucial Uttar Pradesh state elections
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At least five Saudis killed in Istanbul nightclub attack
About 10 Saudi citizens were also injured in the incident, says official
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Saudi arrests three over abduction of Shia cleric
Sheikh Mohammed al-Jirani, a judge, was abducted mid-December
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Shooter kills at least 11 and himself at Brazil New Year's party
Local media reported that a total of 15 people had been shot and several remain in critical condition
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India mine collapse toll rises to 17 as rescue effort continues
A massive mound of earth caved in at the open cast mine
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10-year-old girl used as human bomb in Nigeria New Year's Eve attack
The girl approached a crowd at a food outlet and detonated her explosives
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23 dead as Indonesia passenger boat catches fire
A rescue team has been deployed to search for the missing passengers
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Erdogan says Istanbul nightclub attack sought to create chaos in Turkey
Erdogan vowed that Turkey would continue its fight against terrorism

















































