Only 10 UK universities make it to top 100 Times Higher Education rankings, American institutes dominate
Only 10 UK universities made it to the Times Higher Education World Reputation Rankings list.
European Commission to fine countries that refuse to accept refugees
European Commission announces that countries that refuse refugees will have to pay fines to those that do accept them.
UN calls for end to attacks on hospitals and health care workers in war zones
Resolution was drafted by New Zealand, Spain, Uruguay, Japan and Egypt .
Jerusalem court gives life sentence to Jewish gang leader for killing Palestinian teenager
Yosef Haim Ben-David sentenced for killing Mohammed Abu Khdeir in 2014.
Saudi women can now get copy of marriage contract
Earlier, only men had the right to obtain a copy in the kingdom.
Danish art group reported to police over exhibit on Brussels and Paris bombers
Exhibit inspired by Tehran's martyrs' museum for victims of Islamic revolution.
Australian arrested in Lebanon on terror charges
Mark Eddie Maximus was arrested in Dam Wal Farz district.
EU to press ahead with plan to grant visa-free travel to Turkish citizens
European Parliament and EU governments to be asked to approve legislation in this regard.
Refugee crisis: 99 migrants feared dead as two boats capsize in Mediterranean
A newborn baby is believed to be among the deceased after ships wrecked in two separate incidents off Libya.
Fires destroy vast areas of forests in North Indian state of Uttarakhand
Officials attribute the fires to man-made factors, the weather and rising temperatures.
More than 80% of Syrians living below poverty line, UN report says
Damascus and Aleppo are the worst hit and in need of humanitarian aid.
Isis claims responsibility for Hindu man's killing in Bangladesh
Amaq news agency affiliated to IS issues Arabic statement claiming responsibility.
North Korea sentences American to 10 years of hard labour for spying
The man was arrested in October 2015 for allegedly committing "unpardonable espionage".
Israel rejects French peace initiative, wants direct talks with Palestine
Israeli prime minister says best way to solve conflict with Palestinians is through direct bilateral negotiations.
Gay marriages legalised in Colombia
Colombia becomes the fourth Latin American country to legalise same sex marriages.
Couple's £1200 holiday dream in shreds as tickets were booked from wrong Birmingham airport
The couple from Sutton Coldfield were devastated when they learnt the tickets booked were from the wrong airport.
Iraq bans Al Jazeera from reporting in country, shuts down network's Baghdad office
The network says it is committed to broadcasting news on Iraq to viewers in the Arab world and across the globe.
Bulgaria: Muslim women banned from wearing full-face veils in Pazardzhik
Women will be fined £118 if they wear a full-face veil, which could go up to £393 for repeat offenders.
Germany sacks chief of spy agency Gerhard Schindler
Chancellor Angela Merkel's Chief of staff Peter Altmaier confirms removal.
UK paid out £650m in fines for 'misspent' EU funding
MPs say government's inaction to tackle penalties over the last decade is costing the taxpayer,
Gangland Dublin: Gunmen burst into pub and kill man linked to Hutch-Kinahan feud
Suspected sixth victim linked to feud between Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch and Christy Kinahan.
