John Rideout, first man in US accused of raping wife, gets 16 years in 2 other sex abuse cases
Rideout made headlines and also inspired a movie after being indicted in the 1978 spousal rape case.
Bangladesh: Man carrying explosives shot dead while trying to cross security checkpoint
The incident took place a day after an Isis suicide bomb attack on a temporary camp of the elite Rapid Action Battalion.
Pentagon releases post-strike image confirming Syria mosque strike killed al-Qaeda militants, not civilians
The air strikes were conducted on 16 March on al-Jina village in Syria's Aleppo.
Montreal: 1 pilot killed and another severely injured in mid-air crash over shopping centre
The two Cessna 152 airplanes belonged to flight training school Cargair.
Russian justice ministry moves to declare Jehovah's Witnesses an extremist group
The religious group warned such action would "entail disastrous consequences" for religious freedom in Russia.
Duterte to meet Aung San Suu Kyi during Myanmar-Thailand visit
Philippines President will be in Myanmar on 19 and 20 March, after which he will head to Thailand.
2 US soldiers stationed in South Korea charged with smuggling $12m worth of crystal meth
The soldiers allegedly used the military postal service to ship the drugs in cereal boxes from California.
8 foreigners, including 4 Britons, arrested in India in human trafficking case
The four British nationals were allegedly trying to help four Sri Lankans reach London on fake Indian passports.
India: Police ordered to trace Delhi model and Nepalese teen who was raped by over 100 men
The model alleged that said she was burnt with cigarette butts when she refused to get physical with the accused.
Trump may use 'secondary boycott' to press China over North Korea issue says Seoul think tank
The US and South Korea have already started the installation of Thaad to counter North Korean provocations.
Mexican presidential frontrunner Lopez Obrador accuses Trump of 'neofascism' over border wall plans
Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has filed a petition against Trump's wall and deportation plans.
New Pakistan envoy to US wants both countries to destroy Isis before it spreads in Afghanistan
Aizaz Chaudhry hoped that the countries' deep economic and friendly ties will continue even under Trump's presidency.
Cross-border trade between India and Pakistan halted over heavy firing in Poonch district
Goods trucks from India reached the LoC on 14 March, but had to return as Pakistan did not allow them to pass.
Iraq: Cemetery with graves of nearly 500 Isis fighters found near liberated Fallujah city
Major General Maan Saad of Iraq's elite anti-terror army said over 700 Isis militants have been killed in west Mosul.
China's growing militarisation around Taiwan posing 'threat' says defence review report
Taiwan has angered China by trying to establish diplomatic ties with new US President Donald Trump.
At least a dozen Myanmar soldiers killed in nearly 48 clashes with ethnic rebel groups
The ongoing clashes are a big blow to leader Aung San Suu Kyi's peace initiatives.
Nato chief calls for redoubled efforts as only 5 members meet 2% defence target in 2016
Nato chief Jens Stoltenberg said in his annual report that 23 members increased spending in 2016.
Merkel-Trump meeting postponed due to snowstorm in Washington
The two leaders were scheduled to meet at the White House on 14 March, but will now meet on 17 March.
India being used as a pawn in Asia-Pacific region by US and Japan, Chinese media says
The editorial read: 'If India changes its perspective, it will discover more opportunities rather than threats.'
Malaysia received Kim Jong-nam's fingerprint data from Japan to confirm identity
The estranged half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un was killed on 13 February at Kuala Lumpur airport.
US preparing to deploy attack drone near Seoul after North Korea missile test
US and South Korea are also conducting two joint military exercises amid Pyongyang's provocations.
Argentina: 2 dead and a dozen injured in stampede at Indio Solari rock concert
More than double the expected number of crowd had gathered at the open-air concert in Olavarria town.
Mystical or magical? Who are the Aghoris who feed on human brains and mate with corpses?
The Aghoris are both feared and revered for their unusual religious practices, aimed at attaining salvation.
Swiss man accused of sexually abusing 80 boys in Thailand to undergo trial
The alleged paedophile moved to Thailand after being convicted in two similar cases in Switzerland.
US Marines nude photo scandal: Mattis warns such misconduct will not be tolerated or excused
A 30,000-member Facebook group called Marines United is accused of posting nude pictures of female marines.
Iraqi forces advancing towards Mosul mosque where Isis leader al-Baghdadi declared caliphate in 2014
The Great Mosque of al-Nuri in west Mosul also houses the al-Hadba minaret that Isis attempted to destroy.
Trump to seek Merkel's advice in dealing with Putin and Ukraine conflict
The two leaders are set to have their first face-to-face meeting in the White House on 14 March.
Washing machine with 'Indian curry mode' launched
The Panasonic product was developed keeping in mind the requirements of Indian consumers.
Indian capital on high alert following intelligence warnings of revenge Isis attack
Anti-terror units shot dead a suspected Khorasan militant who was allegedly linked to a recent Isis train attack.
Indonesian justice minister and parliament speaker indicted in $170m graft case
Anti-corruption police alleged that about 80 people and several companies were involved in the scam.
