China warns Japan against South China Sea patrols: You are 'playing with fire'
This comes after Japan said that it would increase military activities and patrols in South China Sea with US.
Russia reacts to US statement on Syria: This is Washington's 'de facto support for terrorism'
Moscow also says that it does not see any other alternative to the initial US-Russia ceasefire in Syria.
Singapore court hands 6-week jail term to teen blogger for 'wounding religious feelings'
This is the second jail term for Amos Yee, who was convicted on similar charges in 2015.
US to send 600 additional troops to Iraq ahead of Mosul offensive
Islamic State militants took control of Mosul in 2014, but Iraqi forces managed to recapture some areas parts of the city.
Unarmed African-American man shot dead by police in California
The victim has been identified as the 30-year-old Alfred Orlango.
Here's how global leaders reacted to Shimon Peres's demise
A light has gone out, but the hope he gave us will burn forever, US President Barack Obama says.
US injects $364m more in humanitarian aid to help civilians in Syria
The additional funding aims to provide food, shelter, medical care, clean drinking water to people in the region.
3 suicide bombings in Baghdad kill at least 17 civilians
Isis has claimed the blast in Baghdad al-Jadida in an online statement.
Syrian forces continue to bombard eastern Aleppo, 12 civilians killed in air strikes
At least 85 people were killed between 25 and 26 September and 400 people were wounded, a doctor's group said.
Turkey's intelligence agency assassinated dissident linked to PKK in London, claims report
Evidence reportedly suggests Turkey's spy agency has continued to conduct 'black operations' in Europe.
Farc rebels and Colombian government to sign historic peace deal ending five-decade war
The ceremony will be attended by 2,500 dignitaries including Raul Castro, Ban Ki-Moon and John Kerry.
Francois Hollande visits Calais 'Jungle' camp and urges UK to help resolve migrant crisis
The French president wants to move refugees to reception centres across France so that they can be provided asylum.
Two Hungarian police officers wounded in Budapest blast, police launch manhunt for male suspect
Local media reports say CCTV footage shows a bag being left at the spot by an unidentified man prior to the blast.
Fierce battle rages on in eastern Aleppo as Syrian and Russian planes continue attacks
The attack on Aleppo could be the biggest yet in a war that has killed hundreds of thousands of people.
Zoe Ball and DJ Norman Cook separate after 18 years of marriage
The couple tied the knot in 1999 and have two children together.
Charlotte police releases video footage of Keith Lamont Scott shooting
Police footage does not confirm whether Scott was holding a gun or not.
Washington mall shooting suspect arrested, police say
The FBI says there is no evidence linking the shooting to terrorism even as the motive of the shooter remains unclear.
Real-life Fault In Our Stars couple die within days of each other from cystic fibrosis
The couple last met each other on 16 July for their fifth wedding anniversary.
Syrian military forces launch new offensive in rebel-held areas of eastern Aleppo
The offensive comes after US and Russia failed to make progress on reviving the collapsed ceasefire.
Militant group Abu Sayyaf releases Indonesian man taken hostage on 3 August
Herman Bin Manggak was kidnapped by armed men of the Islamist group in Sabah, Malaysia.
No referendum against Nicolas Maduro this year, Venezuelan electoral board says
The country is passing through the third year of recession and the inflation is at an all-time high of 700%.
Oxford races ahead of US institutions to top world university rankings for first time
The success of the university could be credited to the improvement in teaching, research, citations and international outlook.
UN says it is ready to resume aid convoys in Syria
The announcement comes just days after an attack on a humanitarian aid convoy killed 20 people.
Libya's warring governments deny responsibility for air strike that killed civilians
The identity of the planes that carried out the air strike near Houn is not yet known.
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte takes aim at European Union
Speaking about EU asking Philippines to end the killings of those involved in drugs trade, Duterte said 'f**k you'.
5 Cuban volleyball players get jail term for gang raping Finnish woman
The convicted players have also been asked to pay £20,500 to the victim as compensation.
Here's how Twitter reacted after Donald Trump Jr compared Syrian refugees to a bowl of Skittles
Trump's tweet sparked outrage on social media with people saying that he was belittling the seriousness of the Syrian refugee crisis.
Angela Merkel acknowledges mistakes after defeat in Berlin elections
Merkel said that her open door refugee policy played major part in the defeat of her party.
Obama and Netanyahu to meet to discuss 'two-state solution'
The two leaders have had a difficult and tense relationship since they assumed office.
US, South Korea and Japan condemn North Korea's nuclear test, seek tougher sanctions at UN General Assembly
Kerry has urged Kim Jong-un to freeze nuclear missile tests and return to denuclearisation talks.