North Korea calls ambassador Nikki Haley 'a political prostitute' over her recent remarks
Nikki Haley, US envoy to the UN, had condemned the rogue state's missile tests, saying it was 'begging for a war.'
Canterbury Crown Court jails 4 for gang-rape of teenage girl who sought their help after getting lost
The girl, 16, had asked the accused for directions to a friend's house in Ramsgate, Kent, where she was headed after a night out.
Traces of radionuclide xenon-133 isotope found in South Korea after Pyongyang's nuclear test
South Korea's nuclear safety agency said the radioactive material was found in land, water as well as air samples.
Canadian top court allows extradition of two nationals to India to face trial in honour killing case
Malkit Sidhu and her brother Surjit Badesha are accused of masterminding the murder of Jaswinder Sidhu, Malkit's daughter.
Grade 2 student, aged 7, found in a pool of blood in school toilet
The child, Praddhuman Thakur, a student of Ryan International School, was found with two sharp cuts on the neck.
Two Isis weapons experts killed in coalition airstrikes on Syria
The air raids reportedly targeted Isis engineers so as to cut down their ability to use drones in attacks.
Mexico expels North Korean ambassador in protest against nuclear test
The Mexican government, however, added that it will not sever diplomatic ties with the rogue nation, led by dictator Kim Jong-un.
Military action against North Korea 'not a first choice', Trumps says after call with China's Xi
The US has been stating that the era of patience with the North is over after it conducted frequent missile tests.
Pregnant woman in China jumps to death after family allegedly disagreed to C-section surgery
The family, however, claim that it was the hospital that declined to perform the procedure despite their consent.
US preparing to freeze Kim Jong-un's assets to put pressure on North Korea
A draft resolution on new sanctions also proposes a ban on the supply of oil products to North Korea and a purchase ban on its textile exports.
Indian top court allows abortion for pregnant girl, 13, who was raped by father's business partner
The girl from Indian financial hub Mumbai is 31 weeks pregnant and laws in the country do not allow termination after 20 weeks.
Pakistani teacher fired for being handsome and having moustache that gave liberal ideas to students
Haseeb Ali Chishti blamed conservative outlook of schools in Pakistan for his removal.
Outrage in Saudi Arabia after viral video shows ruthless man beating toddler with a stroller
'God kill him and curse him and do not bless him and show no mercy,' one YouTube user reportedly wrote in response to the video.
Bangladesh accuses Myanmar government of laying landmines near border
More than 125,000 Rohingya Muslims have fled to Bangladesh in less than two weeks to escape violence and alleged persecution in Myanmar.
Briton arrested on charges of sexually assaulting 3 visually impaired boys in India
Murray Denis Ward, a native of Gloucestershire, has been a regular donor to the National Association for the Blind in New Delhi.
At least 20 survivors and witnesses of Grenfell Tower fire have attempted suicide, charity says
The charity warned there would be 'more instances of PTSD, depression, anxiety and self-harming as people reach different stages of trauma'.
Hurricane Irma to unleash its fury on the US and Caribbean as category 4 storm
Florida, Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands have declared a state of emergency in preparation.
Minor girl allegedly raped at gunpoint in front of her mother and brother in India's Madhya Pradesh
Police have arrested three accused, one of whom allegedly sexually assaulted the 11-year-old girl, while the other two pointed guns at the family members.
Teenager 'absorbed in the Blue Whale game' kills self by jumping in front of speeding train
While friends of the victim blamed the online game, parents said pressure of studies was the reason behind his suicide.
State of emergency declared as Los Angeles fights largest wildfire in its history
More than 1,000 firefighters were battling the blaze that broke out on 1 September at La Tuna Canyon Park area of the Verdugo Mountains.
More than 2,600 Rohingya houses burned in Rakhine state, Myanmar government says
The government is blaming a pro-Rohingya armed group for the violence, but people fleeing the violence accuse government authorities.
Fresh fire rages at Hurricane Harvey-hit chemical plant in Texas
The first blaze erupted at the Arkema chemical plant in Crosby, Texas, about two days ago
Turkish President Erdogan calls indictment of his guards in US brawl 'a complete scandal'
The US indicted 15 Turkish security officials for allegedly causing violence during a peaceful protest outside the Turkish embassy in Washington DC in May.
Man who chopped wife's body into 70 pieces and stored them in freezer for 2 months convicted
The conviction of software engineer Rajesh Gulati has come seven years after the crime.
Man seen slitting injured kangaroo's throat in viral video arrested in Australia
The man was arrested from a property in the Melbourne suburb of Ringwood.
Iraqi PM Abadi announces victory over Isis in Tal Afar and entire Nineveh province
The liberation of Nineveh province comes months after the liberation of Mosul from Isis.
Schoolgirl kills herself after teacher allegedly humiliated her over period stains in front of class
The teenage victim, who attained puberty just two months ago, had left a suicide note accusing the teacher of torture.
At least 32 dead after 117-year-old building collapses in flood-hit Mumbai
Mumbai, India's financial hub, has been battered by heavy rains followed by severe flooding for the past three days.
Iran rejects US demands for inspection of all nuclear sites within country
US envoy to the UN Nikki Haley said Iran should allow IAEA to inspect its military, nonmilitary and undeclared nuclear sites.
Pentagon reveals revised troop numbers in Afghanistan based on new accounting method
The new accounting method, implemented by Defence Secretary James Mattis, will also include US soldiers deployed for short-term duration.