Newborn dies after row between doctors inside operation theatre delays surgery
Both the doctors involved in the row have been suspended from a hospital in India's northern state of Rajasthan.
Saudi Arabia deploys over 100,000 troops to oversee 2 million Hajj pilgrims travelling to Mecca
Kingdom authorities have reportedly denied entry to more than 450,000 Hajj violators and over 200,000 buses carrying illegal pilgrims.
Hurricane Harvey: Curfew imposed in flood-hit Houston amid looting incidents
US President Donald Trump visited areas in Texas affected by Hurricane Harvey and called the storm 'epic'.
Pakistan halts talks and visits to US after Trump's criticism over terrorism
Pakistani foreign minister Khawaja Asif said he has postponed his scheduled trip to Washington as a mark of protest.
Massachusetts girl, 7, survives 45feet fall into lake after alleged kidnapper throws her off bridge
The alleged kidnapper, Joshua Hubert, first tried to choke the girl and then threw her off a bridge into a lake.
Netanyahu claims Iran is building missile sites in Syria and Lebanon to use against Israel
The Israeli prime minister also accused the United Nations of treating his country unfairly in the Palestine conflict.
South Korea releases videos of ballistic missile launches after North Korea's test-firing
South Korea successfully test-fired two missiles last week, one with a range of 500km and the other with a 800km range.
Pakistan's support to Taliban militants has to stop, US commander says
General John Nicholson, the commander of US Forces in Afghanistan, said the country is aware of Taliban leaders' presence in Pakistan.
Lancashire woman, 88, brutally assaulted by burglar as she slept in her bed
The wounded woman managed to crawl and reach her neighbour's house, who then alerted the police.
Hurricane Harvey causes deaths in Texas after making landfall as Category 4 storm
The hurricane has now weakened to an inland storm but the threat of flash flooding persists across Texas.
Trump signs memorandum detailing directives for military transgender ban
The memorandum prevents the Department of Defense from using resources for medical treatment of serving transgender individuals.
North Korea test fires 3 short-range ballistic missiles into East Sea, but all fail
According to US Pacific Command, one of the missiles blew up almost immediately and the other two 'failed in flight'.
As it happened: Hurricane Harvey makes landfall in Texas
Hurricane Harvey grew into a Category 4 storm as it hit Texas, bringing strong winds of up to 130mph and up to 40cm rain.
Indian guru Ram Rahim Singh convicted of rape as troops shoot his rioting followers dead
Singh was accused of raping two female followers in 2002 in Haryana state.
China flies bombers close to Taiwan and Japan territories despite concerns from both nations
The Chinese defense ministry has vowed to continue carrying out long-range air drills to bolster defences.
Remaining Isis fighters 'completely surrounded' in Tal Afar, Iraqi forces say
The Iraqi army and coalition forces are gaining ground in the city after launching the anti-Isis offensive earlier in the week.
At least 12 killed in Myanmar's troubled Rakhine state following attacks by Muslim insurgents
Police said Rohingya Muslims were behind the attacks that targeted 24 police post and an army base.
Russia flies strategic bombers over Pacific Ocean, Sea of Japan and East China Sea
South Korea and Japan scrambled jets to escort the Russian bombers during certain stages of the flight.
3-year-old girl's genitals severely damaged after allegedly being raped by teenage neighbour
The accused, Muhammad Akram, 15, has been arrested and is being held under a seven-day remand.
Suspected Isis militants behead 11 people, mainly soldiers, in Libya
The attack targeted a checkpoint in the Al-Jufra region controlled by Libyan military strongman Khalifa Haftar.
Russian envoy to Sudan Mirgayas Shirinsky found dead at his residence
The cause of death was not immediately clear but both the countries ruled out any 'foul play'.
Taliban warns Trump: Afghanistan will become another graveyard for US troops
The Islamist militant group issued the warning after US President Donald Trump unveiled his Afghanistan poilcy.
US Navy also considering 'cyber intrusion or sabotage' as possible causes for USS John McCain collision
The Navy has ordered a broad review and investigation into the series of accidents involving US ships sailing in Asian waters.
US Navy orders 'operational pause' of global fleet following USS John McCain collision
The Navy has also ordered an investigation into the series of collision incidents that took place in the past one year.
Teenage gangrape victim hangs self as police team interrogates family members
The police has already made arrests in the case.
Christian boy in Pakistan faces death penalty for allegedly burning Quran
Pakistan's blasphemy law states a mandatory death penalty for people convicted of damaging the Quran.
10 US sailors missing after USS John McCain collides with oil tanker off Singapore coast
The Alnic MC merchant vessel was reportedly carrying around 12,000 tonnes of oil, but fears of an oil spill have been ruled out.
Sexually assaulted girl tries to immolate self after abusers share video of the act
The 17-year-old girl from Shamli district in Uttar Pradesh, India, is in a critical condition with 80% burns.
Egyptian man and his Irish wife kill themselves to experience afterlife
The couple had left a video in which they admitted their desire to experience if there was a world after death.
Barcelona attack: Spanish police hunt for last terror suspect Younes Abouyaaqoub
Police now believe Abouyaaqoub was the driver of the white Fiat van who killed 14 people in Las Ramblas.
