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.
Sandstorms hit northern China further deteriorating air quality
The sandstorms originated from Mongolia and Inner Mongolia on 3 May.
North Korea says it will 'never beg' for China's friendship at the cost of its nuclear programme
Pyongyang slammed state-run Chinese media for making 'reckless remarks' about their nuclear programme.
Malaysia arrests 6 Isis suspects in month-long counter-terrorism operation
One of the suspects, a 42-year-old male, was allegedly plotting to attack a Shia moque in Penang state.
Woman gets 12-year jail term for causing 'lifelong disfigurement' to ex-lover in sulfuric acid attack
Linda Washington, 53, was also sentenced for attempting to kill the man with a butcher knife in a separate incident.
Several dead in Isis suicide attack on Nato convoy in Afghan capital Kabul
The attack left eight civilians dead and wounded nearly 28 others, including three Nato coalition force soldiers.
400 NHS patients recalled for blood tests after being operated on by HIV positive surgeon
The surgeries were conducted between June 2010 and February 2015 at three NHS trust hospitals.
North Korea threatens nuclear strikes on Japan reminding it of Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings
A state-run publication accused Japanese leaders of trying to cash in on the Korean peninsula crisis by spreading rumours.
French election: Marine Le Pen accused of plagiarising former rival Francois Fillon's speech
The scandal comes less than a week before France goes to the polls to elect its new president.
North Korea fumes as US forces in Seoul confirm Thaad 'is operational'
North Korea called South's security chief "an ugly pro-American running dog".
Mob of 20 beats two Muslim youths in India to death on suspicion of stealing cows
The latest incident is among a series of killings linked to cow vigilantism reported in the country.
New Indian brides gifted bats to punish alcoholic husbands and illicit liquor sellers
The 'washing bats' were distributed during a mass marriage ceremony in a town in central India.
Japan dispatches biggest warship to guard US supply vessel after North Korea warnings
The US supply ship is part of USS Carl Vinson-led armada that is headed to the Korean peninsula.
Mosul should be liberated in May, Iraqi army chief says amid fresh Isis counter-attacks in Old City
Iraqi army estimates that only up to 300 Isis militants remain in west Mosul, mostly foreign fighters.
Duterte's cooperation vital to counter North Korea, White House says on Trump's invite to Filipino counterpart
US President Donald Trump extended his invitation to Rodrigo Duterte during a 'very friendly' phone call on 29 April.
Pakistani national claiming to be assassin for national spy agency lands in India seeking refuge
Muhammad Ahmad Sheikh Muhammad Rafiq alleged that Pakistan's Inter Services Intelligence or ISI has kept his family hostage.
Violence mars anti-austerity protests in Rio de Janeiro and São Paolo
Brazil witnesses first general strike in over 20 years.
Top Abu Sayyaf commander behind abductions of several foreigners killed in Sulu, Philippines military says
The militant group, which has pledged allegiance to Isis, is known to kidnap foreigners for ransom.
Isis car bomb in Baghdad kills at least 4 traffic policemen
The car bomb reportedly targeted a busy street in the Iraqi capital, which houses several foreign media offices.
Children who invaded their father's live BBC interview get their own cartoon show
The prologue video of 'The Adventures of Mina and Jack', inspired by Marion and James Kelly, has also gone viral on YouTube.
'I loved my previous life, this is more work than before' says President Donald Trump
Trump, who is completing his first 100 days in office on 29 April, has drawn criticism as well as praise.
China 'warns' North Korea of sanctions if it conducts any more nuclear tests
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says China informed White House of the threat it issued to the Kim Jong-un regime.
3 Indian soldiers killed after terrorists attacked army base in Kashmir
The 2 attackers were also shot dead in gunfire that continued for nearly 4 hours.
Man with cancer and woman who defended him removed from British Airways flight
The British couple were taken off the flight at a Portuguese air force base on the island of Terceira.
Turkey arrests 1,000 and suspends 9,000 police officials over suspected Gulen links
The arrests were made following country-wide raids across the 81 provinces in Turkey.
New South Wales police department creates special unit to fight lone wolf attackers
The Fixated Persons Investigations Unit will have 17 NSW detectives and mental health experts.
China launches Shandong, the first aircraft carrier it has ever built
Military experts in China cautioned that the new vessel is far behind the nuclear-powered US carriers.
Indian government plans to assign unique identification numbers to cows and their progenies
The new measure comes amid a widespread ban on illegal cow slaughter and beef sales in many parts of the country.
Is Kim Jong-un's wife driving a fashion revolution in the reclusive nation?
A South Korean think tank said women in North Korea are waking up to global fashion trends despite the regime's tight controls.
