Islamic State executes Mosul man by drowning him in Dettol to cleanse city of 'infidels'
The execution comes as Iraqi forces intensify their offensive against Daesh fighters to liberate Mosul.
Queen Elizabeth II vs palace guard – 'Bloody hell Your Majesty, I nearly shot you!'
Her Majesty puts her guard to the test with a stroll in palace gardens in the dead of night.
4 men arrested in Bengaluru after video of woman being molested on New Year surfaces
The incident took place hours after several New Year revelers became victims of alleged 'mass molestation'.
South Korea to create special military unit to eliminate Kim Jong-un if he launches nuke attack
Defence chief in Seoul said the move will be part of broader defence measures to thwart increasing nuclear threats.
Isis attacks YPG headquarters in Syria's Hasakah killing and injuring dozens of Kurdish fighters
Kurdish fighters and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) are leading a massive offensive against the jihadists in Syria.
China will take 'countermeasures' against US arms buildup in South China Sea, Chinese experts warn
Some American publications reported that Pentagon is considering deploying mobile artillery units in the disputed waters.
Duterte's shocking revelation: 'Some of my cousins, I heard, are with Isis'
The firebrand president believes the Islamic State group is behind the recent blasts in the country.
Restaurant owner in Isis-liberated Syrian town names eatery after Donald Trump
Walid Shekhi, 40, opened the restaurant in Kobani, which was liberated by Isis in January 2015.
Trump ignorant and misguided on North Korea issue, Chinese dailies hit back at his tweets
The US president-elect had accused Beijing in a tweet that it was not doing enough to stop Pyongyang.
US does not believe North Korea can 'tip' its ballistic missiles with nuclear warheads
Kim Jong-un claimed in his New Year's address that they are in the final stages of acquiring long-range missiles.
British Airways 'mixed fleet' cabin crew to hold 48-hour strike over pay dispute, Unite says
The striking members had earlier planned the 48-hour walk out on Christmas and Boxing Day.
China issues highest alert for fog in northern and eastern provinces already choked by smog
The Met office also renewed an orange alert for smog over Tuesday and Wednesday.
Isis continues to sell Iraqi oil to Syria to fund terrorist activities despite coalition strikes
Oil is a crucial source of revenue for the Islamist militant group which uses the funds to carry out terrorist attacks.
Philippines was 'one-sidedly imbalanced in favour of the US', says new Filipino envoy to China
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte initiated a new friendship with China after his visit to the country in October.
At least 100 homes burnt and 400 evacuated in Chilean city of Valparaiso following wildfire
The Chilean interior ministry said 19 people were injured due to the blaze.
Indonesian police detain tourist boat captain after fire that killed 23
The Zahro Express, carrying 250 passengers, caught fire soon after setting off from capital Jakarta.
Iraqi forces retook over 60% of east Mosul from Isis militants, top commander says
The offensive to retake Mosul was launched in mid-October.
Colombian army rescues 8 child soldiers from guerrilla group ELN and arrests 12 fighters
The National Liberation Army (ELN) guerrilla group is fighting the government for over five decades.
Lib Dem leader Farron says PM May and Labour 'marching towards a disastrous Brexit'
Farron said Theresa May's New Year speech was 'utterly meaningless'.
Security tightened in Europe, US, Australia as terror threat looms over New Year celebrations
Many countries have banned fireworks display on New Year's Eve and are restricting entry of heavy vehicles into cities.
UK to see cold and wet start to 2017 as fog and ice poised to disrupt New Year celebrations
The Met office predicted fog and rain in parts of northern UK on New Year's Eve.
Isis chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi still alive but isolated, Pentagon says
Pentagon spokesperson Peter Cook said they are doing all they can to track down the Islamic State chief.
MH370: South African all-rounder Albie Morkel finds possible piece of debris while holidaying at Mossel Bay
Morkel said he would hand over the aircraft fragment to the South African Civil Aviation Authority.
Kim Jong-un has ordered 340 executions, including government and military officials, in 5 years
In 2016 alone the North Korean dictator ordered the public execution of 64 people labelled as 'traitors'.
TUC chief O'Grady calls for 'new bargain' for working class in 2017 with fairer pay and protection
Frances O'Grady adds that Britain succeeds when working people succeed.
Brexit and declining pound dented 2016 domestic M&A deals but drew more foreign buyers - report
Data showed there were just 1,355 domestic deals in 2016, which was the lowest in nearly two decades.
Russia: 3rd black box and fragments of crashed Tu-154 recovered but only 19 bodies found
The plane had crashed into the Black Sea off Sochi, Russia, while flying to Syria.
Isis publicly executes Palestinian girl for supporting Assad regime in Syria - report
The alleged victim, Hadil Yassin Abu al-Madi, was a resident of al-Yarmouk district in capital Damascus.
Pro-Isis media group calls on lone wolves in Europe to turn New Year celebrations into mourning
The Nashir Media Foundation posted a series of graphical images with inflammatory messages on a Telegram channel.
6-year-old Perth boy battling cancer dies despite winning legal battle over treatment
The boy was diagnosed with malignant brain tumour in December 2015.