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Three Israelis admit teen murder as Gaza toll rises to 8
Israeli prime minister and president called teenager's father to convey condolences and express outrage over murder.
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Afghan election commission declares Ghani winner in preliminary results
Afghan presidential contender Abdullah Abdullah has rejected preliminary results.
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Bangladesh bans Shakib for 'attitude problem'
He will also be barred from playing in any cricket leagues abroad until December next year.
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Top British ministers woo India under Modi
Reform-minded Modi has raised hopes for foreign investors with his pledges to open up India's stumbling economy.
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Brazilian voodoo priest to curse Germany
Voodoo dolls representing a player from each of Brazil's opponents sit in a bowl.
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Senior Iraqi army commander killed in battle: Iraqi PM
Deceased was identified as army commander of sixth division, Major General Negm Abdullah Ali.
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India's Supreme Court sets rules for Sharia courts
Top court rejects petition seeking to ban Sharia courts, but stresses they had no legal powers over Muslims.
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Strike alert: Greece orders employees back to work
Demand seeks to end a rolling stoppage launched by employees of the state-controlled Public Power Corporation.
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US double-agent spying accusation 'serious': Angela Merkel
Reports that a German foreign intelligence service employee spied for the US have sparked anger in Berlin.
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Risky move: Egypt raises fuel prices to slash subsidies
State spends more than 30% of its budget on fuel and food subsidies.