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Foreign secretaries of Pakistan and India to meet on August 25
Indian Foreign Secretary raises issue of cross-border firing, says it impedes the positive work leaders wished to do.
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Missiles that shot down two fighter jets fired from Russia: Kiev
Military spokesperson says he does not have any information about the pilots.
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Plane carrying MH17 bodies leaves Ukraine for Netherlands
Grieving families and Dutch royals due to receive bodies as flags fly at half mast on day of mourning across nation.
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Uproar after India MP 'force-feeds' Muslim fasting worker
Opposition says lawmaker violated the man's religious beliefs.
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Encephalitis outbreaks in India kill more than 150
Many of the deaths have occurred since the onset of the monsoon season in June when mosquitoes breed in large numbers.
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Islamic State organises tours in their Syria, Iraq 'caliphate'
IS' buses fly the group's black flag and play militant songs throughout the journey.
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South Korean police slammed over ferry tycoon's body
Yoo Byung-Eun, 73, became the most wanted man following ferry disaster in which around 300 people died.
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Alleged Australian militant supporter deported, not charged: Police
Cerantonio had allegedly urged people to join rebels in Iraq and Syria.
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China detains five in expired meat scandal: Police
Shanghai authorities shut an OSI plant for mixing out-of-date meat with fresh product.
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Twin air disasters threaten Malaysian tourism push
Even before flight MH17 was shot down, Malaysian tourism was under a cloud following the MH370 debacle.