Heavy rains hamper rescue efforts as authorities scramble to search for those missing in Indonesia landslide
At least 17 people were wounded and were getting treatment at a local community health centre.
20 people killed at Sufi shrine in Pakistan's Punjab province
Police said they had arrested three suspects, including the custodian of the shrine.
Ayad al-Jumaili, deputy to Isis leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, killed in Iraq
Iraqi intelligence said Jumaili was killed in an air strike in in al-Qaim.
Trump administration seeks raw data from intelligence community instead of analysis
The move could sidetrack some important conclusions brought forth by intelligence communities.
US Vice President Mike Pence will not dine alone with any woman except his wife Karen
The comment has sparked a debate on social media about what this means about his attitude towards women.
Florida school accused of being sexist after posting 'GOOD GIRL' prom dress code flyers
The pictures were widely circulated on Twitter, where users raised objection to the language used.
Deputy Chief of Staff Katie Walsh to exit Trump administration in West Wing staff shuffle
Walsh's departure comes less than a week after the Trump administration suffered a defeat on the healthcare bill.
Heavy rains wreak havoc in Australia's Queensland as thousands ordered to be evacuated
Brisbane and Gold coast witnessed heavy rains and winds up to 115km/hr on Thursday.
Iraqi forces tighten control around Mosul's al-Nuri mosque
The fight against Isis has intensified in west Mosul, with Iraqi forces stepping up efforts to reclaim the key mosque.
US Energy Department tells staff not to use words like climate change and Paris agreement
A spokeswoman insisted that 'no words or phrases have been banned'.
'Anti-Romeo' squads in India spark controversy as police harass young people
These squads – essentially groups of male and female police officers– patrol schools, colleges and other public places.
Nepal urges Everest climbers to clean camp abandoned after quake
Over 16 tonnes of garbage has been removed but how much is left remains unclear.
US probably had a role in civilian deaths in Mosul, senior commander says
A municipal official said that at least 240 bodies had been pulled from the rubble.
North Korea could be preparing for a fresh nuclear test
The country has conducted five nuclear tests at the Punggye-ri nuclear site.
'Fearless girl' statue will face off Wall Street's charging bull through February 2018
The statue, which stands on Department of Transportation property, was originally permitted to stay only until 2 April.
Convicted Canadian paedophile known as 'swirl face' settles in Vancouver
Christopher Paul Neil has been released early from prison as he served jail time in Asia and Canada.
China might deploy combat planes on South China Sea islands soon – report
A US-based think tank says Beijing can install military hardware in the islands any time.
Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner to lead new White House office to streamline government
The White House office of American Innovation will operate as its own power centre in the West Wing.
World powers to remain absent from UN meet on nuclear weapons ban
The countries which are leading talks include Ireland, Brazil, Mexico, Austria, Sweden and South Africa.
Ivanka Trump to attend women's economic empowerment summit in Berlin
The first daughter will join four other US delegates at the W20 summit.
Syrian rebels backed by US take control of Isis-held Tabqa military airport near Raqqa
The development is viewed as an important step in the battle against the jihadists.
Prosecutors seek arrest warrant for ousted South Korean president Park Guen-hye
The prosecution claimed there was a 'possibility' of Park destroying evidence.
Iraqi forces halt west Mosul offensive due to high civilian casualties in US-led coalition air strike
A Mosul municipal official said at least 240 bodies were pulled out from under the rubble of buildings.
Westminster attacker Khalid Masood acted alone, Metropolitan police say
Deputy assistant commissioner said they were trying to find out if others were involved.
Senior Pakistan al-Qaeda leader killed in US drone strike in Afghanistan
Qari Yasin, a native of Pakistan's Balochistan region, was said to behind the attack on the Sri Lankan cricket team.
Taiwan's constitutional court begins hearing landmark same sex marriage case
The debate has divided Taiwanese society as conservatives feel gay marriages will damage family values.
South China Sea: Defence equipment on islands for 'freedom of navigation' Li Keqiang says
The Chinese Premier says Beijing is not militarising South China Sea.
At least 250 African migrants feared dead in Mediterranean as rescue vessel recovers 5 bodies
Spanish NGO says it recovered five bodies floating near two capsized rubber dinghies 15 miles off the Libyan coast.
Scandal-hit Japanese school principal accuses Shinzo Abe's wife of giving him envelope full of cash
Prime minister denies allegations and said, he did not make any donation to the school.
FBI has information suggesting Trump associates and Russians may have coordinated – report
Officials cautioned that the information is not conclusive and the investigation is still underway.
