Taliban claim that "a large number of intelligence workers were killed and wounded".

One of the two victims was in the helicopter. At least two other people were taken to hospital.

His execution brings to four the number of people executed in Saudi Arabia so far this year.

Lizard presents unique combination of anatomical features found in amphibians, reptiles, mammals and birds.

North Korea had successfully staged a long-range rocket launch in December, sparking global security concerns.

Gunman opens fire with semi-automatic weapon in parking lot of Kentucky community college.

Some 34 per cent of the world's population, or 2.3 billion people, lived in countries deemed to be not free in 2012.

UN has urged Myanmar's neighbours to open their borders to people escaping the communal violence.

Study ranks countries on how well they cater to Muslim holidaymakers seeking halal food and services.

Northern Irishman says his rise over the last 12 months had changed nothing.