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Airbus to open US jet production plant in a first
The $600 million facility in Mobile, Alabama, is due to eventually employ about 1,000 workers
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India police intensify hunt for explosives owner over deadly blast
Eighty-eight people were killed and about 100 injured in the worst such accident in India in recent years
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California declares state of emergency as wildfires rage
More than 5,500 firefighters are struggling to contain the monster blazes that have charred more than 100,000 acres
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Britain appoints minister for Syrian refugees: government
Cameron arrives in Beirut to visit a refugee camp to see and hear stories of refugees and what they need
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Nintendo names new president after sudden death of CEO
The 65 year-old former banker also served as CEO of Nintendo America between 2006 and 2013
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Vaccine billionaire buys former US consulate in Mumbai for $113 million
The seaside mansion was used as the US consulate from 1957, and later renamed Lincoln House
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Clashes rock Jerusalem's Al Aqsa compound for second day
Police says masked youths fled inside the mosque and threw stones at the force
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Ad invokes Reagan to attack Republicans' hard line on immigration
The ad highlights Trump's demand for a wall along the US-Mexican border and his anti-Mexican comments
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Australian PM asked to step down by senior ministers
There is mounting speculation about his position and concerns about the performance of his conservative coalition govt
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What's in a name? Thais avoid linking Uighurs to Bangkok blast
Nearly a month after the August 17 attack, Thailand has two foreigners in custody and a dozen arrest warrants issued
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Thousands flee California wildfire as homes go up in flames
Cal fire put the total number of Valley Fire evacuees on Sunday night at more than 19,300
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Chinese 'thief' swallowed diamond, tried to flee Thailand
Police says 39-year-old unnamed woman switched the $278,000 gem with a fake one at a jewellery fair
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Taliban storm Afghan prison, free hundreds of inmates: officials
Taliban spokesperson says gunmen and three suicide bombers attacked the prison at 2 am and freed 400 prisoners
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Syria crisis tests Obama's legacy
Obama may ultimately be remembered for his failure to stop a humanitarian catastrophe in Syria
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Malaysia arrests three, including Pakistani, in Bangkok bombing probe
Malaysian police have arrested three people, a Pakistani man and two Malaysians
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Mexico demands probe as two tourists killed in Egypt
Egypt says security forces killed 12 people and wounded 10 others, including Mexicans and Egyptians
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Egypt security forces accidentally kill 12, including Mexican tourists
Tourist convoy was at an off-limits site, was using unlicensed cars and were taking part in an unapproved safari
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Germany reinstates border controls over refugee surge
The announcement came after 34 migrants drowned as their boat capsized in high winds off the coast of Greece
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Probe report filed on Saudi crane tragedy
Prince Khaled al-Faisal sent the findings to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Nayef for presentation to King Salman
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Meet the Syrian man who was tripped by a Hungarian camerawoman
A Hungarian news website has identified the man as Osama Al-Ghabad, a former Syrian football coach
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'Super Mario' celebrates 30th anniversary
Super Mario series creator Shigeru Miyamoto appeared on stage as a crowd cheered at a packed live-music venue
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As crisis escalates, Berlin says refugees cannot choose where to live
Germany has been a magnet for many people fleeing war, poverty in Syria and other parts of the Middle East and Africa
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Chinese tourist guide robbed of 25,000 euros in France
Three men try to grab designer handbags from two women in group when Chinese tourists were getting off a coach
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Al Qaeda chief urges lone wolf attacks in US and West
Zawahri says Muslim youth must follow Tsarnaev and Kouachi brothers, who carried out the Boston marathon bombings
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Germany football boss Loew donates prize to refugees
Loew announced he was giving the cheque to help the influx of refugees arriving in Germany
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This video of a hungry crocodile will leave you with chills
National Geographic photographer says crocodiles' tails propel them in the water like torpedoes from a submarine
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Corbyn win shakes up UK Labour as Blair's shadow fades
Veteran socialist's victory with 59.5 percent of the vote marks a break with the legacy of former premier Tony Blair
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Saudi businessman donates $10m for Islamic Law Center at Yale
Yale University hopes to have the best programme for Islamic law in the United States
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Bride casts spell on magician groom at wedding
Justin Willman shares how much effort they had put in for perfecting their moves
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Bangladesh cricketer suspended for 'beating child maid'
Bangladesh Cricket Board spokesman says allegations against Shahadat Hossain have tarnished our image
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Young American arrested for alleged plan to attack 9/11 memorial event
Joshua Ryne Goldberg, who is a Jewish American according to the Independent, could face up to 20 years in prison
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Strong 6.6-magnitude quake hits northwest Mexico: USGS
Temblors of magnitudes of 4.9 and 5.3 had shaken the same area less than 35 minutes before the bigger one
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Mullah Omar's son disputes claims of killing, says father died natural death
Some Taliban commanders claim Mullah Omar was killed; demand investigation into death and location of his grave
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With only 3 days left, Pakistan votes for Sabeen's T2F for Dutch human rights prize
Public voting for the Human Rights Tulip 2015 award will be open until September 16
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Modi to visit Facebook headquarters in US: Zuckerberg
Facebook CEO says Indian prime minister will attend Townhall question and answer session on September 27
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Four firefighters injured as hundreds battle wildfire in northern California
The wildfire, nicknamed the Valley Fire, has spread rapidly to span about 25,000 acres since it erupted on Saturday
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Pakistan Auditorium opens in Dubai after long delay
AED7.5 million community hall provides Pakistanis with a space of their own for various events
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'Made in Iran' cars face boycott campaign at home
Iranians are turning to Internet to vent long-simmering dissatisfaction with domestic car industry
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Clinton had right to delete personal e-mails: US Justice
Justice dept says there is no question Clinton had authority to delete personal emails without agency supervision
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Clashes rock Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque compound
Disturbances come with tensions running high after Israeli defence minister last week outlawed two Muslim groups
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Police hunt for suspect behind India restaurant explosion
Senior police official says official death toll is 88, but actual number may be higher, nearly 100
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India escapes the worst of emerging markets misery
Mark Williams, chief Asia economist at Capital Economics in London, says India is looking like an oasis of stability
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Saudi king vows to find cause of Grand Mosque crane tragedy
King Salman says they will investigate all the reasons and afterwards declare the results to citizens
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Thousands flock to anti-migrant demos in E.Europe
Organisers claim the demonstration drew 10,000 people but police refused to confirm the figure
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Tragedy at Makkah
Crane tragedy is a reminder of what can go wrong despite all precautions being taken when so many people come together
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Russian cosmonaut back after record 879 days in space
The Mir visit was matched in duration only by his second visit to ISS in 2009, with both lasting 199 days
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Two Britons killed after train derails in northern India
Railway authorities have ordered an investigation into the incident
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Thai police seek 'Uighur' man over Bangkok bomb
Thai authorities are already holding two foreign men in custody over the attack
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Timeline: Hajj tragedies over the years
A timeline of tragedies that took place during Hajj since 1975
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Thousands rally in Britain for more refugee help
Several thousand people could be seen protesting through central London to PM Cameron's office, brandishing placards

















































