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Kuwait executes seven prisoners, including a member of ruling family
Kuwait executed seven people at its central prison on Wednesday, including a member of the ruling Al-Sabah family.
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Women shouldn't be asked to wear high heels, make up at work, UK inquiry says
Hundreds of women reported pain and long-term damage caused by wearing high heels at work for long periods
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Seven killed in Shabaab attack on Mogadishu hotel
Two car bomb explosions rocked a Mogadishu hotel.
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Death toll rises in Malaysia boat tragedy
The boat was believed to be carrying about 40 Indonesian illegal immigrants.
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Bangladeshi father seeks mercy killing of sons, grandson
Hossain said his sons were aware of their condition but could do little for themselves.
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Bill Gates could become world's first trillionaire
Gates leads on Forbes' list of the wealthiest individuals at $84.4 billion in net worth
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Syria girl blogger, 7, appeals to Trump
At least 15,000 children have been killed in Syria's six-year war
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Panama suspends Panama Papers probe
A legal challenge on constitutional grounds required the suspension, attorney general, Kenia Porcell says
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Trump says to host India's Modi for US visit later this year: White House
The two leaders resolved that the US and India stand shoulder to shoulder in the global fight against terrorism.
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Berlin now 'home sweet home' for Syrian pastry chefs
Before deluge of fire and death, Syria was known throughout the Middle East for the refinement of its sweets.
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How India's 'Garden City' became garbage city
As awareness grows about the environmental impact, more residents are trying to recycle.
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May meets Trump with eye on Brexit future
Trump's criticism of the EU also puts May in an awkward position.
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Trump to unveil immigration, visa restrictions: reports
Trump also wants to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) with Mexico and Canada.
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India orders probe as fan dies in Bollywood star stunt
Excitement turned to panic as fans were crushed trying to catch a glimpse of Shah Rukh Khan
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Indian troops kill three ‘separatists’ in occupied Kashmir
Occupied forces claim they shoot dead three suspected rebels in Srinagar and Sundabani sector
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After East Jerusalem, Israel to build 2,500 new homes in West Bank
Israeli media claims 100 homes in Beit El has received funding from the family of Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner
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Emergency response helicopter crashes in central Italy
Police say the chopper came down near Campo Felice resort during a mission to evacuate an injured skier
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Fatty food can reduce sensitivity to insulin, says study
German Diabetes Centre conducts study on 14 healthy men aged between 20 and 40
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Pictures of the day: January 24, 2017
We look at 13 pictures from events around the world
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Police probe of Israel's Netanyahu widens
Netanyahu has been questioned by police twice in recent weeks in the gifts investigation.
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Dubai retains title as world's busiest airport
More than 100 airlines fly to around 260 destinations from the international hub
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Britain can discuss but not seal trade deals while still in EU - executive
EU regulations give both sides two years from the moment the exit clause is triggered to negotiate and agree.
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Swaziland orders schools to teach only Christianity
Some surveys put Swaziland's Muslim population as high as 10 per cent
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Supreme Court says PM May must get parliament approval to trigger Brexit
Today, by a majority of eight to three, the Supreme Court rules that the government cannot trigger Article 50
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Minnesota governor collapses while addressing legislators
Dayton was briefly hospitalised about a year ago after fainting while speaking during an event in the St. Paul.
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Obama released $221 million to Palestinians in final hours
Outgoing administration tells Congress it will further release $6 million in foreign affairs spending
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Three puppies found alive 5 days after deadly Italy hotel avalanche
Prosecutors in nearby Pescara have opened an investigation into the avalanche
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Pentagon chief vows 'unshakeable commitment' to NATO: spokesperson
Ahead of his inauguration, Trump told two European newspapers he had long warned that NATO had "problems."
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US Supreme Court declines to hear polygamy case
The high court has not ruled on a polygamy case since 1878, when it declared that a law prohibiting bigamy was valid.
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Spain alarmed as White House Spanish website vanishes
US White House's Spanish-language website vanished after Donald Trump came to power
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Scandal, gaffes mar ex-UN chief's presidential prospects in South Korea
Ban has a team of politicians and former diplomats supporting him and has made several campaign-style appearances.
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Brussels airport bombers targeted US, Jews: probe
Russia's investigation committee said it is "not investigating the Brussels attacks."
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Panama ex-dictator Noriega moves to house arrest for brain surgery
Reyes said authorities would decide after the operation whether Noriega would return to prison
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Britain's Guardian newspaper is considering becoming a tabloid
Editorially, the left-leaning Guardian has clashed with Murdoch's British newspapers.
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Pompeo confirmed as CIA boss, Tillerson nomination advances
The Senate Judiciary Committee is scheduled to vote on Sessions on Tuesday
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Donald Trump makes early move on restricting abortions around the world
Trump signed the reinstatement directive at a ceremony in the White House on his fourth day in office.
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Australia opens door to China in push to save TPP
Trump said he would pursue bilateral arrangements with the TPP signatories to find terms more favourable to the US.
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Trump White House vows to stop China taking South China Sea islands
Aides have said that Trump plans a major naval build-up in East Asia to counter China's rise
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Trump taps Commissioner Ajit Pai, son of Indian immigrants, to head FCC
Pai opposed FCC conditions imposed on Charter Communication's acquisition of Time Warner Cable.
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No Muslims, no single women: housing bias turning Indian cities into ghettos
A draft housing policy for Maharashtra state has dropped a clause that prevents discrimination in housing.
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Browned bread, chips 'may' cause cancer, UK officials warn
Research undertaken on animals has revealed that the chemical is toxic to DNA and causes cancer
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Thailand deports three K-P prosecution department officers on sexual assault charges
They were asked to leave the hotel after complaints from a maid and other females
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69 Pakistanis in Saudi jails on terror charges
There are 4,254 Saudis detained in intelligence prisons
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Allo 'Allo actor Gorden Kaye dies
The comedy series, which ran from 1982 to 1992, featured Kaye as Rene Artois
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Trump signs order withdrawing US from Trans-Pacific trade deal
The US president has fulfilled one of his promises from his campaign
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Russia curbs online political donations ahead of polls
Opposition leader accuses authorities of creating yet another hurdle for his campaign for 2018 presidential elections
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Indian Supreme Court orders daily TB treatment for millions
Around 200,000 people die in India every year from TB
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Coelho, local authors slam books seizure in east Libya
Security official said confiscated books contained information on Shiaism and Christianity as well as erotic material
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Sex toys 'safer' than kids toys: Swedish study
Dangerous chemical substances, including lead, were found in 15 percent of children's toys in Sweden
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In pictures: Women march against Donald Trump
Demonstrators protest inauguration of the 45th US president

















































