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Queen Elizabeth II's sixth great-grandchild on the way
The 35-year-old daughter of Princess Anne has no title and does not carry out royal duties
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UK experts give green light to 'three-parent babies'
An independent panel of experts said the practice should be "cautiously adopted"
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UN Security Council hits North Korea with toughest-ever sanctions
Ban said he was still committed to 'sincere dialogue' to resolve the nuclear issue
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Ohio State attacker described himself as 'pious and scared' Muslim
Abdul Razak Ali Artan attacked Ohio State University, injuring 11 people
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UN says record half a million Afghans displaced by war
More than half a million Afghans -- 515,800 people -- had been internally displaced by fighting
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Ohio State attacker may have been inspired by overseas militants, FBI says
Artan, a Somali refugee, came to the United States via Pakistan
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Most patients with depression get poor care, or none at all: study
In poor countries the situation is far worse with only one in 27 people with depression receiving adequate treatment
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UN envoy warns Aleppo risks becoming 'one giant graveyard'
Residents have been reduced to scavenging for food, hospitals are not functioning after repeated military strikes
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Hate crimes in Britain linked to Brexit campaign: study
Muslims made up the largest group of victims, in 30 incidents, while 28 cases involved southern or eastern Europeans
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Human ancestor Lucy spent much of her time in trees: study
Lucy is the most ancient hominid fossil from the evolutionary branch that led to humans
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In Morocco's Fez, world's oldest library holds gems
Over the centuries, sultans, noblemen, princesses and wise men have contributed works to its shelves
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Big Mac inventor dies at age 98
Michael "Jim" Delligatti passed away Monday surrounded by family at his home in a Pittsburgh suburb
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Colombia crash pilot reported he was out of fuel
In the tape, the pilot had earlier asked for priority to land due to "fuel problems"
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‘You are a terrific guy,’ Trump tells PM Nawaz
In first telephone conversation, US president-elect praises Pakistanis and their premier
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Trump could 'inspire a 'disaster movie' says Spain's Almodovar
Donald Trump would be the perfect protagonist for a disaster film
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House Democrats re-elect Nancy Pelosi as leader
76-year-old remains a powerful figure, having made history in 2007 as the first female House speaker
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US: Ohio attacker had 'no direct links' to terror group
Although Abdul Razak professed support for radical extremists, official said probe had not thus far proved his link
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Would love to visit ‘fantastic’ Pakistan, says Trump
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif telephones US president-elect: PM House
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Here's how to save Instagram photos without taking screenshot
If you don’t want people to take screenshots of your photos, then keep your account private
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India court frees Kashmir rights activist
Khurram Parvez has been released nearly a week after Srinagar court ordered him freed
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China dismisses report of military patrols in Afghanistan
Indian news outlet reported that Chinese security forces were patrolling in Afghanistan's far northeastern region
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Trump picks 'King of Bankruptcy' for Commerce
Wilbur Ross agrees with Trump in the need for Washington to pull out of bad trade agreements
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India's economy grows 7.3% in second quarter
It remains world's fastest-growing major economy, with growth outpacing Asian rival China for more than a year
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Bahrain jails journalist over tweet
The journalist was convicted of insulting a religious symbol and group
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Trump's Treasury pick targets taxes, trade reforms
Mnuchin and Wilbur Ross outlined their agenda including the largest tax overhaul since Ronald Reagan administration
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Trump to discuss leaving business at press conference
'The Presidency is a far more important task!'
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Here’s Stephen Hawking’s advice for obese people
Cosmologist speaks out on one of humanity's greatest challenges
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In pictures: Aftermath of plane crash in Colombia
76 dead after plane carrying Brazilian football team crashes in Colombia
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Indian court orders cinemas to play national anthem
When national anthem is played it is imperative for everyone to show honour and respect, says judges
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In a first, Taliban's Qatar office discusses Afghan affairs with media
They invited a group of Kabul-based journalists and analysts since they opened their Qatar office in 2013
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Pictures of the day: November 30, 2016
We look at 13 pictures from events around the world
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India has deployed over 1 million troops in IOK: FO
Zakaria says presence of Indian troops' at large scale is a hurdle in implementation of UN resolution
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CIA chief warns Trump against ripping up Iran deal
He said it would be "almost unprecedented" for one administration to tear up an agreement made by a previous one
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Two miners dead, six missing after tremor hits Polish copper mine
Nine people working in the Rudna copper mine have sustained spinal and head injuries and five were still in hospital
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Austrian trade union suggests Muslims should be denied Christmas bonuses
Poll conducted by union saw majority of votes in arguing for Muslims to be denied the
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Hillary, pizza and a phony sex scandal: the power of 'fake news'
The fake news phenomenon has sent major internet companies scrambling
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Philip Morris CEO looks towards discontinuing cigarettes
The company launched its alternative product IQOS(smokeless cigarettes) in the UK market
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Saudi king allocates 100b riyals from reserves to public investment fund
The funds would be used to support both foreign and local investments
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California hospitals take obesity fight to supermarkets
At the Irvine supermarket, the fight for healthier eating begins at the entrance
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Saudi prince Alwaleed says women must drive
"Stop the debate: Time for women to drive" Prince Alwaleed bin Talal said on Twitter
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Rebuilding history? Debate rages over centuries-old Afghan Buddhas
They were blasted in April 2001 by the Taliban
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Six detained after Turkish dormitory fire kills schoolgirls
The suspected cause of the fire was an electrical fault, says minister
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India cash ban slims down big fat weddings
Traders say almost all wedding-related purchases are traditionally made in cash from savings put aside over years
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Cubans hold mass rally for late leader Fidel Castro
The crowd chanted "long live the revolution!" and "Fidel! Fidel!"
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Myanmar Rohingya abuse may be 'crimes against humanity': UN
More than 120,000 Rohingya have been crammed into displacement camps since sectarian violence in 2012
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Top Afghan General killed in military chopper crash
The US-led NATO coalition also issued a statement expressing condolence over the death of the top Afghan general
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Ohio attacker arrived in US via Pakistan: US media
Artan also referred to Anwar al-Awlaki, a US-born al Qaeda cleric killed in a US drone strike in Yemen, as a hero
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Colombia football club says opponents in plane crash should take title
The Colombian side made the request to regional football confederation CONMEBOL in a statement
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Facebook brings mobile games to Messenger
Instant Games is launching in 30 countries with 17 titles available
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Sri Lanka arrests top Tamil Tiger warlord
Karuna was number two of separatist Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam

















































