Envoy asks UN to investigate the incident.

Iran now has 1,008 high-tech IR-2M centrifuges at its Natanz site, up from 698 in May.

Investigation was launched after complaints were made by two human rights groups.

Efforts are underway to seek support from Islamic scholars for an anti-polio drive, says administrative official.

US Vice President Joe Biden says an "essential international norm" had been violated in Syria.

Five Afghan staff members were taken hostage on Sunday and killed by their captors the following day.

Indian rupee, one of Asia's worst performing currency this year, has lost nearly a quarter of its value this year.

More than a dozen explosions went off in predominantly Shia areas of the Iraqi capital, say security officials.

US Defense Secretary says Washington would keep pressing for reconciliation in the country.

Malala “risked her life in the fight for access to education for girls all over the world,” KidsRights said.