Is India considering changing its 'no first use' nuke policy? Recently, former foreign secretary Shivshankar Menon said India's nuclear doctrine has 'far greater flexibility'. Apr 1, 2017 India Pakistan
Anti-whaling groups gear up for action as Japan vows to continue killing whales after latest hunt A Japanese fleet returned after an 83-day hunt in the Antarctic with 333 minke whales. Apr 1, 2017 Japan
Coalition strike on Iraq kills Isis propaganda chief who inspired attacks against US and Turkey Ibrahim Al-Ansari's death will disrupt Isis' ability to recruit young people and children, coalition spokesman Scrocca said. Apr 1, 2017 Isis Mosul Iraq Syria
Angry demonstrators set Paraguay's Congress on fire over new constitutional amendment The amendment would allow Paraguay President Horacio Cartes to seek re-election in 2018. Apr 1, 2017
3 North Korean suspects sent home from Malaysia with Kim Jong-nam's body, police say Malaysia released the body of the half-brother of Kim Jong-un to bring back nine citizens stranded in Pyongyang. Mar 31, 2017
US-led coalition launches probe into civilian deaths as it finds proof of new 'sinister' Isis tactics The coalition found video evidence of Isis smuggling civilians into warzone to take advantage of civilian death outcry. Mar 31, 2017 Isis Iraq
Malaysians freed from North Korea in exchange for Kim Jong-nam's body reach home The estranged half-brother of Kim Jong-un was killed at Kuala Lumpur Airport in February. Mar 31, 2017 North Korea
US to replace 600 troops in fight against Isis in Iraq and Taliban in Afghanistan The deployment in Iraq is expected after the ongoing offensive in west Mosul ends. Mar 30, 2017 Isis Iraq Afghanistan
Iran poses greatest threat to peace in Middle East, says US Central Command chief General Joseph Votel highlighted the challenges in Iraq, Syria, Afghanistan, Yemen, Egypt and Pakistan. Mar 30, 2017 Isis Iran Iraq Syria Al-Qaeda Afghanistan Pakistan
13 dead as church bus collides head-on with truck in Texas The bus was carrying elderly church members returning from a three-day camp retreat. Mar 30, 2017
Angry mob in India attacks Nigerian students accused of cannibalism and murder The mob in Greater Noida blamed the students for the death of a local boy. Mar 28, 2017 India
Sunnis being targeted deliberately in west Mosul, claims commander of Nineveh Guards Atheel al-Nujaifi said that Iraqi government forces are using changed tactics against Isis in west Mosul. Mar 28, 2017 Isis
Cyclone Debbie declared a 'catastrophe' as eye of storm makes landfall near Airlie Beach The category 4 storm has already crossed Whitsunday Islands, Proserpine, Bowen, Mackay and Hayman Islands. Mar 28, 2017
Global nuclear weapons ban 'unrealistic' while rogue nations like North Korea exist US Ambassador Nikki Haley said North Korea would never agree to a global ban. Mar 28, 2017
5 Nigerian students accused of cannibalism after death of Indian boy African students stage protest near New Delhi and accuse police of bias. Mar 27, 2017 India
Cyclone Debbie approaching Australia claims first life as authorities evacuate thousands to safety The storm is expected to turn into a category 4 cyclone as it hits Queensland towns on 28 March. Mar 27, 2017
At least 16 people killed in Isis rocket attacks on busy market in east Mosul Isis militants had launched two Katyusha rockets on the Prophet Younis market in eastern Mosul. Mar 27, 2017 Isis
8 people, including students, feared dead in avalanche at ski resort in Japan About 60 high schools students were on a mountaineering trip when the avalanche struck in Tochigi prefecture. Mar 27, 2017 Japan
Sword-wielding man dressed as The Joker arrested in Virginia Police identified the man as Jeremy Putman, 31, who now faces up to five years in jail. Mar 25, 2017 The Joker
Families fleeing Mosul warzone drugging children to avoid execution by Isis aid agencies say Iraqi government forces are currently battling the Islamist militants in west Mosul. Mar 25, 2017 Isis Mosul Islamic State