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Biden denounces 'poison' of white supremacy in South Carolina Black church
Biden described Trump as a threat to democracy
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US says Bangladesh elections were not free and fair
Main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) boycott vote and turnout is low
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China moves to derive protein from coal to meet animal feed demand
Scientists have initiated demonstrations at industrial-scale to create protein using methanol derived from coal
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Western allies seek rapid end to Gaza war as Israel presses on
G7 seeks swift exit from Gaza military phase, Blinken in Middle East for peace efforts amid rising tensions
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India court quashes early release of men in Muslim woman's gang-rape - lawyer
Their release drew condemnation from victim's husband, lawyers, and politicians
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Bangladesh PM Hasina secures fourth straight term in vote boycotted by main opposition
Hasina, 76, first became prime minister in 1996; this will be her fifth term overall
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India-Maldives row escalates, agency suspends flight bookings to islands
India and Russia send largest number of visitors to Maldives - island home to many luxury resorts
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US investigators recover key part from Alaska Airlines 737 MAX jet
NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy says missing part was key airplane component to determine reason of accident
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Israeli strike kills a Hezbollah commander in Lebanon
Radwan force unit deputy head killed in Israeli strike; over 130 Hezbollah fighters killed in prior clashes
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India ISRO's Aditya-L1 solar mission reaches destination
India's Aditya-L1 satellite, stationed at Lagrange Point, to study sun's impact on satellites in low earth orbit
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Israel claims part of Hamas 'dismantled' as war enters fourth month
Netanyahu under growing pressure as demonstrators in Tel Aviv call for early elections, resignation of his government
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Bangladesh PM Hasina votes in general election boycotted by opponents
PM says she did not need to prove credibility of election to anyone
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Six Palestinians, 1 Israeli killed in West Bank clashes -officials
Four of those killed were brothers, according to family members
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US appeals court prevents California from banning guns in most public places
Under California's new law, people could not carry concealed guns in 26 categories of 'sensitive places'
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Japan premier vows "ceaseless" aid as snow hampers quake relief
At least 222 people are still reported missing with 30,000 homeless
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Pro-Gaza protesters block bridge outside UK parliament
Death toll from Israeli bombardment rises to 22,722; Hezbollah fires barrage of rockets
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Western diplomats seek to prevent Gaza spillover after three months of war
US and EU diplomats push for peace in the Middle East amid ongoing Gaza conflict; UN warns of humanitarian crisis
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Israel, Hezbollah exchange fire across Lebanon border amid alarm over Gaza war spillover
Israeli strikes continue in Gaza as tensions rise in West Bank; US and EU diplomats aim to curb Gaza war spillover
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Bangladesh poll booths burn on election eve, as train arson kills four
Polling booths ablaze, train arson kills four in Bangladesh, as the opposition boycotts the vote amid rising tensions
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India orders new drug-making standards after overseas deaths
Indian pharmaceutical firms face new standards amid safety concerns; small companies request deadline extensions
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Myanmar rebels take control of key town near Chinese border
All of Laukkai is rebels' latest victory in sweeping offensive that began in October
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Bolivia announces biggest-ever cocaine bust at nearly 9 tons
Dugs were hidden in wooden flooring materials found in truck, president says
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Iran Guards commander challenges 'enemy' naval presence in region
Houthi attacks since November are show of support for Palestinian group Hamas in its war with Israel
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India Navy rescues bulk carrier crew after Arabian Sea hijack attempt
All 21 crew members on board, including 15 Indians, have been evacuated, says navy
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Britain hit by flooding after heavy rain swells major rivers
Storms have also causes flooding in other parts of Europe in recent days
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Japan earthquake death toll tops 100 with hundreds still missing -media
Magnitude 7.6 earthquake that struck Japan's west coast destroyed infrastructure, leaving 23,000 homes without power
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Israel bombs Gaza as UN warns territory 'uninhabitable'
Gaza health ministry records at least 162 deaths in 24 hours; Blinken arrives in Turkey to discuss war with Erdogan
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China's top diplomat sums up enlightenment brought by China-U.S. ties
Wang says China-U.S. relations have gone through twists and turns
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For civilians or Hamas? 'Dual use' issue complicates Gaza aid efforts
Conflict has displaced most of Gaza's population and caused acute shortage of basic necessities
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India's Adani reclaims Asia's richest mantle after scandal
Bloomberg Billionaires Index shows Adani's net worth gained around $7.7 billion this week
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Iran leaders vow revenge at funeral for bomb attack victims - state media
Nearly 100 people were killed at memorial in city of Kerman
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'Blade Runner' Pistorius released on parole 11 years after murdering girlfriend
Pistorius shot 29-year-old model Reeva Steenkamp dead through locked bathroom door on Valentine's Day in 2013
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North Korea fires 200 rounds at sea border; South islanders take shelter
More than 200 North Korea artillery shells fall north of border
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Israeli shelling pounds Gaza refugee camps as death toll nears 22,500
Israel claims shifting to 'targeted approach' in its conflict against Palestinians
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Da'ish claims responsibility for deadly Iran attack, Tehran vows revenge
At least 84 people were killed in twin attacks that rocked southeastern city of Kerman on Soleimani's anniversary
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Israel focuses assault on southern Gaza amid concern over wider war
Israeli shelling kills 14, including 9 children, in Khan Younis, Gaza; Palestinian death toll has climbed to 22,438
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China expresses condolences over death of ex-FM Sartaj Aziz
We express our deep condolences over passing of Aziz and sincere sympathies to his family, says spokesperson
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South Korean opposition leader leaves ICU after knife attack – surgeon
Lee Jae-myung recovering from surgery after knife attack on jugular vein; arrest warrant issued for assailant
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Iran holds day of mourning for 84 killed in twin blasts
Iran mourns 84 killed in twin blasts at Soleimani memorial; US denies involvement, Israel declines to comment
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Gaza's child amputees face further risks without expert care
Israeli strikes in Gaza lead to a generation of child amputees, medical system collapse hampers proper care
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In threatening shift, North Korea moves to redefine relations with South
Since 1950-53 Korean War ended in stalemate, both nations have policies that treat each other differently
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Russia and Ukraine stage major POW exchange after UAE mediation
Kyiv says it has brought home 230 people - 224 soldiers and six civilians
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Blinken set for Israel visit as regional war fears mount
A least 22,313 Palestinians killed in Gaza, oil prices up by more than three percent following attacks in Iran
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Three injured in stabbing incident on Tokyo train, woman in custody
Spox says woman has been taken into custody and condition of three injured men is unknown
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US education official resigns over Biden's Israel-Gaza policy
Cannot stay silent as administration turns blind eye to atrocities committed against innocent Palestinian lives: Tariq
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US 'not seeing acts of genocide' in Gaza, State Dept says
Those are allegations that should not be made lightly ... we are not seeing any acts that constitute genocide: Miller
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Pakistan, Afghanistan sit for talks on issues of ‘mutual concerns’
Afghan Taliban leader holds talks in Pakistan amid tensions, discussions involve border security and other issues
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Hamas leader's killing raises fears of wider war, Israel keeps up bombardment of Gaza
Israeli forces escalate Gaza assault; war spreads to Lebanon with Hamas deputy leader's assassination in Beirut
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Bangladesh deploys army to keep peace ahead of Sunday's election
Troops deployed amid election violence fears as BNP boycotts polls; PM Hasina blames BNP for protests
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Japan releases transcripts of fatal aircraft collision
JAL jet in Tokyo crash had landing permission, smaller plane not cleared for take-off; five Coast Guard crew died