17 well-preserved mummies believed to be from Greco-Roman period found in Egypt's El-Minya
The mummies were accidentally found at the Tuna Al-Gabal archaeological site through a radar survey.
North Korea conducts yet another missile test, ratcheting up tensions
The US, South Korea and Japan have strongly condemned the missile launch.
Shocking video shows biker burning to death on highway and onlookers offering no help
Passers-by are seen clicking pictures and recording the horrific sight instead of dousing the flame.
Somali president: AK-47s aren't enough to fight al-Shabaab – we need bigger, better arms
President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed urged global leaders to lift the 1992 arms embargo placed on the country.
Al-Qaeda in Yemen is hosting quiz competitions where an AK-47 is the grand prize
The jihadist group is an active terror network in the Arab Peninsula.
Brazil lifts Zika virus health emergency after sharp decline in cases
The country had declared the Zika outbreak an emergency in November 2015.
North Korea to seek extradition of 'criminals' involved in plotting Kim Jong-un assassination
The hermit nation accused the CIA and South Korea's National Intelligence Service of planning a biochemical attack.
Gay couple in Indonesia face 80 lashes each as punishment for having sex
The two men were arrested in late March after neighbourhood vigilantes filmed them together.
SDF takes complete control of Tabqa a day after Trump approves more arms for Kurds
The Syrian Democratic Forces attributed the victory to the sacrifices of their soldiers and air support from US-led coalition.
8 dead in 5.5 magnitude earthquake in China's Xinjiang province
The quake struck Taxkorgan County, located about 1,250km from Xinjiang province's capital, Urumqi.
Spider as big as human hand found abandoned in Leicester street
The man who discovered the tarantula was 'shaken' by the size of the animal, authorities said.
Militants in Kashmir kill unarmed army officer kidnapped from family wedding
Lieutenant Ummer Fayaz, 22, had joined the armed forces about five months ago.
US attacks only weak nations, so North Korea must bolster nuclear strength says Pyongyang diplomat
North Korean envoy to the UK, Choe Il, said his country and its people are 'fully ready to respond to any kind of attack' by the US.
Pentagon assures Turkey of US support after Trump approves additional weapons to Kurds to fight Isis
Turkey considers Kurdish militia as militants and strongly objects US' support to the group.
Iran threatens to destroy 'terrorist safe havens' in Pakistan
Army chief Major General Mohammad Baqeri said Pakistan should "arrest the terrorists and shut down their bases".
Qantas Airways boss Alan Joyce pied in the face – a brief history of pieing victims
From Bill Gates to Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf, all have had their "pie in the face" moments.
Colombian government launches huge search operation after suspected ELN rebels kidnap 8 civilians
The kidnapping incident comes just days ahead of a fresh round of talks between the government and the rebel group in Ecuador.
Away from the sabre-rattling, North Korean and US delegations meet quietly in Norway
The meeting came amid fresh warnings and accusations from Pyongyang against US President Donald Trump's administration.
The story behind the flame igniting the self-immolation protests in Tibet
Tibetans have been protesting for years for freedom from China and self-immolation has become their latest tool.
Tibetan teen sets himself on fire shouting 'Tibet wants freedom' and 'let Dalai Lama come back'
Since 2009, this is the 149th incident of self-immolation by a Tibetan in protest of the Chinese rule.
Toddler mauled by pack of dogs in Liverpool suffered 'horrific' injuries
The two-year-old girl was saved by her grandmother who fought the dogs off.
China must take strong steps against North Korea even if regime collapses says Condoleeza Rice
Former US secretary of state insists that despite strain in US-Russia relations, they must cooperate on North Korea.
Taliban militants capture Afghan district near Kunduz as part of spring offensive
The Islamists claim that several Afghan security personnel have been killed in their offensive.
Leaked YouTube video reveals modern terrorist training tools in Kashmir, India
Army sources said militant groups now rely on video tutorials rather than training camps.
North Korea to launch Korean-style attacks on US and Seoul spy agencies over Kim Jong-un murder plot
North Korea accused CIA and Seoul's National Intelligence Service of hiring an assassin surnamed Kim to kill their leader.
John F Kennedy's only grandson is all praise for family legacy and Obama in first TV interview
Jack Schlossberg, however, is yet to decide on his career choice.
Delta apologises after video showing California couple with toddlers being booted from flight goes viral
The incident took place on 23 April when Brian and Brittany Schear were travelling back home from Hawaii.
Ever heard of alcoholic rats? Indian police claim rodents gulp down up to 1 million litres of liquor
Bihar state police seized the alcohol over the past one year following a liquor sale ban imposed in April 2016.
8 Isis sympathisers jailed in Brazil for plotting chemical attacks during Rio 2016 Olympics
All the eight men are Brazilian nationals who were found to be promoting Isis activities on the internet.
Hermit Kingdom is not that isolated: A list of North Korea's allies
The rogue state recently warned China that it will not "beg" to maintain friendship if its nuclear programme is at risk.
