Iraq: Over 20 killed as twin blasts hit wedding party near Tikrit
The suicide blasts resembled previous Isis attacks in the area, but no group has so far claimed responsibility.
Thaad is a 'wrong choice', China tells South Korea urging halt to deployment
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi observed that the US ant-missile battery will make Seoul less secure.
Wyoming teen pleads guilty to killing couple who tried to help him on road
Jesus Mendoza, 19, faces life imprisonment over two counts of second-degree murder in July 2015.
MH370: Plane will be found at some stage in future says Australian minister on 3rd anniversary of tragedy
The doomed Malaysian Airlines flight went missing on 8 March 2014 with 239 passengers and crew on board.
Is Donald Trump possessed by evil spirits? Soothsayer says good beating is the cure
The Mosul 'healer' Mala Ali Kalak wants to beat him on the soles of his feet to get the jinni out of his body.
Philippines: Attempt made to bribe President Duterte, spokesman says
Duterte told a cabinet meeting that Tobacco company Mighty Corporation attempted to bribe him 'with millions'.
26/11 Mumbai attacks: Ex-Pakistani NSA's admission about local terror group's role strengthens India's claims
Mahmud Ali Durrani termed the 26/11 incident as 'a classic trans-border terrorist event'.
Saudi Arabia rejects claims Riyadh police tortured 2 transgender women from Pakistan to death
Pakistani media reported that Amna (35) and Meeno (26) had died on 28 February while in Riyadh police's custody.
South Korea: Special probe team confirms Park Geun-hye a suspect in multiple corruption cases
The special prosecution team conducted a 70-day probe on allegations against the impeached president.
Kim Jong-nam assassination: Vietnamese suspect's lawyer demands new post-mortem
Malaysian authorities said Kim Jong-un's half-brother was killed by VX nerve agent, but North Korea disputes it.
Isis leader al-Baghdadi's cousin arrested in west Mosul says Iraqi military
The cousin is also a high-ranking member of Isis and his arrest could deal a big blow to the militant group.
Philippines: Police chief calls for 'men of burning desire' to join a reformed anti-drug force
Ronald dela Rosa said he hoped that this new campaign against drugs would be less bloody, if not bloodless.
Jordan: 10 men convicted of terror charges executed
The offences were related to 5 different terror attacks carried out between 2003 and 2016.
South Korea launches counter measures to deal with China's retaliation over Thaad
Seoul has repeatedly said Thaad deployment was to thwart North Korea, but China sees it as a security threat.
Controversy over US-Russia ties is a 'witch hunt', Russian foreign minister repeats Trump remarks
Sergey Lavrov denied allegations that his country's US ambassador Sergey Kislyak is a spy.
Isis: East Mosul residents under suspected chemical attack, says Red Cross
Iraqi forces have liberated eastern Mosul and are currently fighting to drive Islamic State out of west Mosul.
Syria peace talks: Assad delegation accuses opposition of holding negotiations 'hostage'
Terrorism is reportedly the main sticking point in the UN-brokered peace initiative that began on 23 February in Geneva.
German school bans Muslim students from praying within campus, sparks controversy
Gymnasium Johannes Rau in Wuppertal sent the notice to all teachers and also posted it on Facebook.
Philippines: 5 Abu Sayyaf militants behind German hostage's beheading killed in Sulu
German hostage Jurgen Kantner was beheaded after deadline for payment of ransom expired on 26 February.
Isis militants in Mosul trying to escape by hiding among fleeing civilians, Iraqi officers say
Iraqi authorities are trying to move civilians out of the battleground in west Mosul to prevent loss of innocent lives.
Severed head of suspected Sufi shrine bomber found, Pakistan counter-terror unit confirms
The blast at the shrine of Lal Shahbaz Qalandar, which killed over 70, was claimed by Isis.
Thailand: Family killed in insurgent attack in Muslim-majority province
An unknown number of assailants started shooting at a pick-up truck, killing four occupants and injuring two others.
Isis prepared for west Mosul battle and complicated enemy advance, says coalition commander
Stephen Townsend expressed hope that Raqqa in Syria will also be liberated from Isis control.
India successfully test-fires indigenous ballistic missile interceptor
The test is part of India's efforts to develop a multi-layer missile defence system.
New Trump travel ban order will exclude Iraq and current visa holders, US officials say
The revised travel ban order will replace the earlier one that was blocked by a federal court.
Islamic extremists radicalising younger people in Australia, says intelligence agency chief
Duncan Lewis noted that in 2015 around 40% of those investigated were between 15 and 24 years of age.
Women suspects in Kim Jong-nam assassination to be charged with murder
Malaysian authorities said Siti Aisyah and Doan Thi Huong could get a mandatory death sentence if convicted.
Pentagon delivers report on speeding up anti-Isis fight in Iraq and Syria
President Donald Trump had sought for the plan through a 28 January presidential memorandum.
Trump pledges to improve ties with China in brief White House meeting with senior Beijing official
Chinese State Councillor Yang Jiechi is in Washington to discuss trade, security and bilateral ties with the US.
Kim Jong-nam murder suspect Siti Aisyah partied and celebrated birthday night before the killing
The Indonesian suspect said that she was paid some £72 to take part in the act she thought was a TV prank.
