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Abu Hamza aide given 20 years on US terror charges
First arrested in Zambia in 2005, Aswat was extradited last year to the United States where he pleaded guilty in March
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Two dead in attack on Iran Shia worshippers
The assailants opened fire on the Shia place of worship from a car carrying no licence plates
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Dozens dead in Nigeria suicide attacks
Twin suicide bombing at a mosque on the outskirts of the capital Maiduguri killed around 29 people late on Thursday
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Five killed in Saudi Shia shooting claimed by Islamic State
A gunman began firing at a Shia gathering in eastern Saudi Arabia, injuring nine others
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Another Muslim man lynched in India
Mob bludgeons 22-year-old to death on rumours he was smuggling cattle
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Gunman opens fire on Saudi Shia gathering: TV
Police arrive and a gun battle breaks out, which the resident said injured several people and left the attacker dead
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US to conduct counter-Boko Haram ops in Nigeria
Operations will be carried out as part of recently announced deployment of military personnel to neighboring Cameroon
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Taliban vows ‘intensified attacks’ on US installations in Afghanistan
Statement comes in wake of Obama's announcement to delay withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan
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Syria air strikes leaving many without aid: UN humanitarian chief
The fighting has stepped up since Russia late last month began an aerial campaign in the country
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Norwegian mass killer Breivik to sue to end prison isolation
Breivik, who killed 77 people in a bomb attack and shooting spree, has been kept in solitary confinement since 2011
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Modi to open 70-yr-old secret files in challenge to Gandhi dynasty
Modi's decision this week to declassify all files on India's most enigmatic nationalist hero may end the controversy
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Putin warns of spillover from Afghanistan fighting
Putin and the leaders of ex-Soviet states agreed to create a joint task force to defend the region's borders
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Turkey says it downed drone close to Syria border
Origin of drone unknown; Turkish officials say it was an "unmanned aircraft"
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Indian ruling party official urges Muslims to give up eating beef
Comments by CM of the northern state of Haryana come after a Hindu mob lynched a Muslim man over rumours he ate beef
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US urges Myanmar to release two charged over Facebook posts
The arrests come as political tensions rise in the former junta-ruled nation ahead of parliamentary elections
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Palestinian dressed as newsman stabs soldier, shot dead: army
Unverified photos online of the attacker showed him wearing a shirt with the word "press" stamped on it
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Two new Ebola cases in Guinea, WHO says
WHO has warned against prematurely assuming the outbreak is over because the virus could pop up again in 42 days
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British PM's letter to EU will have 'a bit more detail': spokesperson
Cameron seeks to defuse fellow EU leaders' frustration by promising to send them his wish-list in early November
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British court rules taxi-hailing app Uber is legal in London
Cab drivers have staged high-profile protests in London, arguing that Uber bypasses local licensing laws
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US stopped Pakistan from attacking 'vulnerable' India in 62: Ex-CIA official
According to Bruce Reidel, US sought assurances from Ayub Khan Pakistan would not take advantage of Sino-India war
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Ankara bombing attacks trail leads to homegrown militants
So far no group has claimed any of the three attacks that have rocked Turkey
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US rebel training program 'nuts,' ex-Pentagon chief says
Pentagon officials say instead of training rebels, US military would give weapons to favored commanders
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Google search for India’s first prime minister shows Narendra Modi’s image
Modi is also in the list options under the 'president' tag in the same search
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India's Catholics slam new adoption guidelines
The guidelines allow single, separated or divorced people to adopt from registered organisations in India
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More than 250,000 people killed in Syria war
The civilian toll includes 12,517 children and 8,062 women
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Islam was 'never part of Europe': Hungary's Orban
Hungary's use of fences and its treatment of migrants
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German parliament okays law to store telephone and Internet data
Under the data retention law, companies will be required to keep data on the timing and duration of telephone calls
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Dead rat found in Subway sandwich in US
Subway shop only refunded cost of sandwich, which is $6
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'Islamic State hacker' accused of stealing US data arrested in Malaysia
If found guilty in the US, the hacker will face up to 35 years in jail
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Security Council to hold emergency meeting on Jerusalem violence
The urgent talks were requested by council member Jordan following a meeting on Thursday of Arab ambassadors
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US under-represents civilian drone deaths, secret files show
US national security whistle-blower reveals inner workings of Obama’s drone wars
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Afghan migrant shot dead by Bulgarian border guards
The killing is thought to be the first of its kind in Europe's worst refugee crisis since World War II
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America's 14 years in the Afghan quagmire
The war in Afghanistan has claimed 2,372 American lives, according to the specialist website iCasualties
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Fox News guest analyst arrested for lying about working for CIA
He faces charges of major fraud against the United States, wire fraud and making false statements to the government
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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

















































