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Pence tours Indonesian mosque, praises moderate Islam
Pence praised Indonesia's moderate Islam as "an inspiration"
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Marijuana activists arrested at US Capitol on '4/20' day
Activists near the US Capitol handed out free joints to mark '4/20 day' and highlight their effort to legalise pot
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500kg Egyptian sheds half her weight after India surgery
The diet helped Abd El Aty lose around 100 kilos in a month, allowing doctors to operate on her in early March
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Rouhani in, Ahmadinejad out as Iran Guardians pick election candidates
Ahmadinejad shocked everyone by registering as a candidate last week
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South Korea on heightened alert as isolated North readies for army celebration
North Korea marks the 85th anniversary of the foundation of its Korean People's Army on Tuesday
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Weighing arms sale, US seeks Saudi pledge on Yemen civilian casualties
Nearly 4,800 civilians have been killed in Yemen since the latest round of conflict began in March 2015
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Arrest of WikiLeaks's Assange a 'priority': US top cop
Assange's case returned to the spotlight after WikiLeaks was accused of meddling in the US election last year
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Watchdog rejects Russian bid for new Syria attack probe
Western nations accused Syrian regime of carrying out chemical attack, but Moscow seeks to clear the regime of blame
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Trump: Iran not 'living up to spirit' of nuclear deal
Trump has not shied away from exercising American military might
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Police issues arrest warrant for second suspect in Islamic State claimed Paris shooting
France is in a state of emergency and at its highest possible level of 'terror alert'
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India waging all-out war against Kashmir students: FO
Says inflammatory statements from India on Jadhav’s death sentence
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Police officer killed, another wounded in Paris shooting
Police sources claim there were two assailants
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UK PM May says sticking to net migration target of less than 100,000 a year
Net migration has been running at three times the government's target, with the latest figures around 273,000
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Venezuela braces for new demos after deadly unrest
Protesters determined to oust the leftist leader massed from the morning hours
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China launches first cargo spacecraft as part of space station goal
Spacecraft can carry 6 tonnes of goods, 2 tonnes of fuel and can fly unmanned for three months
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Iraq summons Turkish envoy over Erdogan interview
Turkish President described an Iraqi paramilitary organisation as "terrorist"
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Israel policeman fired for beating Palestinian driver
The officer was notified of the decision on Wednesday and his dismissal would take effect within 14 days
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World Bank to continue alternative energy financing efforts
Would continue to work with China, India, Indonesia and Pakistan, president Jim Yong Kim said
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Iraq forces retake more areas in west Mosul
An estimated 400,000 civilians are believed to still be there, unwilling or unable to leave
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Bombers at Syria transit site 'disguised' as aid workers: UN
The evacuations are part of a deal between Syria's ally Iran and Qatar
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Russia denies Reuters report think tank drew up plan to sway US election
Russia has repeatedly denied interfering in the US election
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North Korea warns of 'super-mighty pre-emptive strike' as US plans next move
Reclusive North Korea regularly threatens to destroy Japan, South Korea and the United States
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Concerted efforts being made to recover retired army officer: Sartaj Aziz
Investigations reveal those who offered colonel job, booked air ticket and hotel are Indian
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Italy's top court reviews Concordia captain's case
Schettino was dubbed "Captain Coward" for abandoning stricken vessel
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Cambodia, UN launch plan to tackle fake orphanages
Tourists must stay away from fake orphanages as it enables child exploitation, say social workers
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Saudi Arabia to limit shopping mall jobs to own nationals
The kingdom has been steadily closing off different areas of employment to foreigners. PHOTO: AL ARABIYA NEWS
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Putin-linked think tank drew up plan to sway 2016 US election: documents
Institute is run by retired senior Russian foreign intelligence officials appointed by Putin’s office
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A giant iceberg turned this tiny Canadian town into an unlikely tourist hot spot
Surrounded by shallow water, the iceberg is estimated to be about 150 feet at its highest point
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White House sidewalk to be closed to public permanently
The same restrictions are in place on the north fence of the White House grounds
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Pakistan wins election to key UN body
Pakistan secured 48 votes from 50 member states present and voting
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Australia toughens up citizenship test
Opposition criticised the citizenship overhaul as political theatre to appease right-wingers
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White House defends portrayal of 'armada' push toward Korean peninsula
'There is precedent going back to the 1990s where there are provocations timed to South Korean political events'
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Cycling to work linked with large health benefits
Governments should encourage active commuting, experts say
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Emirates cuts flights to US as demand weakens
Dubai-based airline said that it would cut services to five US cities
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AbbVie cancer drug fails two late-stage trials
Abbvie's shares were marginally down after the bell on Wednesday
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Indonesia prosecutors call for one-year jail term for Jakarta governor
Purnama has six months left in office, when his successor is expected to be sworn in as the new governor
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Facing death for being gay, men flee Russia's Chechnya
The problem is acute in Chechnya, where homosexuality is a taboo
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Thousands evacuated after deadly Syria bombing
Up to 30,000 people are expected to leave under the deal
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Election could boost Scotland independence calls
Scots are far from united on whether or not to hold a second independence referendum
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Pence to tour Indonesia's largest mosque in outreach to Muslims
Pence will tour the Istiqlal Mosque and hold a multi-faith dialogue
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Possible Trump trip to Saudi Arabia being discussed: US official
Saudi Arabia's powerful Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met Trump in Washington in March
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Close call: When asteroids whisk past Earth
Many sizeable asteroids have crashed into Earth or exploded in our atmosphere, leaving behind massive craters
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You say Austria, I say Australia: Airbus trips up on tricky typo
The typo in the Airbus accounts is the latest in a series of mix-ups between the two similarly named countries
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US reviews 'failed' Iran nuclear deal
On the campaign trail, Trump was a strident opponent of the 'worst deal ever negotiated'
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Small explosive device damages Eurobank offices in Athens, no injuries
'The explosion damaged the entrance and smashed some windows'
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Killing of three white men in California city racially motivated: police
The FBI is examining Tuesday's killings as a possible hate crime or act of terrorism
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Tillerson accuses Iran of 'alarming provocations' as US reviews policy
The next test of Trump's attitude toward the Iran nuclear deal will be in May
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North Korea says 'don't mess with us' as US plans next move
Reclusive North Korea regularly threatens to destroy Japan, South Korea and the United States
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US must keep military options open on North Korea: House speaker Ryan
US President Donald Trump has taken a hard line with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un
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Pakistan, Iran work to heal Saudi alliance rift
Iran’s ambassador meets army chief second time in a month

















































