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Video of bleeding Palestinian teen intensifies online image war
Each side interprets the videos as evidence in support of its cause
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US delays troop drawdown in Afghanistan
Obama to take up Taliban peace talks with Nawaz
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Desecration of Sikh holy book: Strike disrupts life in Indian Punjab
At least 150 protesters were taken into custody when they tried to hold a demonstration in Ludhiana
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Ukraine, Japan, Egypt win UN Security Council seats
Senegal and Uruguay were also among the five countries that ran unopposed for non-permanent seats
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Scottish nationalist leader wants new referendum only if enough support
Says proposing a new referendum 'without strong evidence' that many voters have changed their minds would be wrong
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Zimbabwe court postpones Cecil killing case
Authorities dropped plans to seek Palmer's extradition to face charges believing he was misled by Bronkhorst
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Aam Aadmi Party’s ‘army’ to guard Ghulam Ali concert in New Delhi
Delhi's government approached the artist after cancellation of his performance in Mumbai and Pune
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Russia eases up Syria strikes as Assad forces attack on ground
Russians allegedly reduced its air strikes as allied government forces pushed on a ground offensive against ISIL
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British teenage girl sentenced on terror charges
Manchester teenager had earlier pleaded guilty to two offences of downloading terrorist information
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As Obama delays troops drawdown from Afghanistan, Taliban oppose military solution
The group says it is ready to negotiate to end long-standing war in Afghanistan if their 'legitimate demands' are...
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India should not allow its soil to be used for anti-Pakistan activity: FO
FO says Pakistan is willing to hold talks with India, provided there are no pre-conditions and Kashmir is on the table
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Polish opposition warns refugees could spread infectious diseases
Jaroslaw Kaczynski's comments have attracted wide criticism in media and among ruling centrists
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Turkish PM mocked over '360 degrees difference from IS' slip
The opposition and bloggers were quick to point out that 360 degrees implies a full circle
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Police kill two deserters in Indian-held Kashmir
Inspector general of police says the two men had abandoned the police force to join militant group Lashkar-e-Taiba
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Saudi execution toll climbs to 135
The number is up sharply from the 87 Saudis and foreigners executed during the whole of 2014
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In policy reversal, Obama slows pace of US troop withdrawal in Afghanistan
US President says they will maintain a force of 9,800 through most of 2016
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Indian central bank expected to cut rates just once in next 18 months: poll
Weakening inflation and concern of China-led global slowdown push India's central bank to cut repo rate
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Death row inmates denied rights in Indonesia: Amnesty
London-based rights group claims in new report that foreign death row inmates were denied proper legal assistance
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Pakistan among most dangerous countries for aid workers: report
World Economic Forum ranks Pakistan as fourth most dangerous country for aid workers with Afghanistan on top of list
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Ziaul Haq broke promise to US on uranium enrichment: report
Letters also reveal India's plan to carry out strikes against Pakistan's nuclear facilities
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Clinton rides momentum of Democratic debate
Clinton accused her Republican rivals of "doing a great damage to our nation by their insults and their attacks"
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Syrian army pushes offensive in central Homs
State television says forces had taken control of Al-Dar Al-Kabirah village, just north of Homs city
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Western retail giants restrict travel to Bangladesh after attacks
The United States and Canada have also asked their diplomats to restrict their movements
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Mother of Saudi youth facing beheading urges Obama to intervene
Obama is the head of this world and he can interfere and rescue my son, Ali al Nimr's mother said
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Clashes in Indian Punjab leave 2 dead, 75 injured
According to officials, earlier, a holy book was stolen from a religious place located on Bathinda-Kotkapura road
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China billionaires overtake US: survey
China now has 596 billionaires, up a "staggering" 242 over the last year, surpassing the 537 Americans
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Yemen Houthis say fire missile in retaliation for Saudi 'war crimes'
The area is home to the King Khaled air base, the largest air force base in southern Saudi Arabia
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Britain refuses to grant Assange safe passage for medical check
Assange faces arrest if he tries to leave the Ecuadoran embassy in London
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Pakistani passport still among worst in the world: report
In 2014, Pakistan was ranked at 92, along with Somalia
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Bangladesh arrests lawmaker over child's shooting
The incident sparked protests in the lawmaker's constituency Gaibandha and in Dhaka
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Australia changes law to catch 'cold case' killers abroad
Cases will now be filed against suspects for crimes that have not been prosecuted in countries where they took place
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Australia approves controversial India-backed Adani mine
The Queensland state project was approved subject to 36 of the strictest conditions in Australian history
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Chinese admiral visits Iran, wants closer defense cooperation
Delegation's visit to further promote friendship and deepen cooperation
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Shock as 12-year-old on Australian terror radar
Boy was listed on a federal court order among a group of males linked to boy who shot a police employee this month
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US airline security watch system suffers brief disruption
Problem lasted 90 minutes, no indications the technology disruption was malicious in nature
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Nuclear deal wins final Iran approval
The vote comes after fierce debate over the terms of the July 14 accord
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US not leaving Afghanistan, says Pentagon
US Defense Secretary Carter indicated the United States would maintain extra troops beyond the end of next year
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NDMA has developed into a world class institution: UN
Pakistan has shown strong leadership rehabilitating the displaced says Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
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Residents return to Kunduz as fears of Taliban comeback loom
Large crowds meanwhile gather in the city's main square waiting for basic food items after supplies were disrupted
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Russia says hit 40 IS targets in new Syria strikes
US claims the majority of Russian strikes have not hit IS but instead targeted rebel groups working against Assad
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France says international framework needed to push Israelis, Palestinians to peace
France asks that there is action, not only from the two countries, but the international community
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Iran broadcasts footage of underground missile base
Iran said the nuclear agreement will not affect its military forces, particularly its ballistic missile programme
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Japanese island set to woo Muslim tourists
City has begun to make changes to accommodate Muslim tourists by building more prayer rooms
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Apple set to establish official presence in India
Straying from the norm, the stores will be launched in Partnership with Tata-owned consumer electronics chain Croma
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Muslim groups' lawsuit over NY surveillance revived by court
US Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia reverses lower court's decision to throw out case
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Indian man who woke up on autopsy table dies
Mumbai Police Deputy Commissioner Ashok Dudhe confirms death of unidentified man
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Turkey warns US, Russia over support for Syrian Kurds
Turkey summons US, Russian envoys to warn against supplying arms, support for Syrian Kurdish forces fighting the IS
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Saudi father beats daughter to death for saying she didn't love him
He beat her up with an air-conditioning hose, claiming that he wanted to 'educate' his daughter
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First ever twin panda cubs born in Canada
Coming days - under observation by Canadian and Chinese panda experts - will be critical to their survival
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Pope apologises for recent Rome, Vatican scandals
Vatican has been focus of several controversies including coming out of gay priest and leak of controversial letter