At least 10 feared dead in fire at explosives factory in southern India
The fire reportedly broke out following an explosion.
Eastern Aleppo on the verge of becoming 'one giant graveyard', warns UN humanitarian chief
The UN Security Council held an emergency meeting amid fresh air strikes by government forces.
Duterte warns Isis-linked local Maute group not to force him to wage a war against them
The group is active in Lanao del Sur province, where Duterte's security convoy was hit by a blast recently.
Philippines police arrest prime suspect in foiled bomb attack outside US embassy in Manila
Police suspect Rashid Kilala, also called Rayson Kilala, planted the bomb outside the embassy building.
Indians in UK in a state of panic following Narendra Modi's currency crackdown
Many Indians are rushing to bring or send scrapped banknotes to India for exchange.
South Korean opposition parties to go ahead with President Park Geun-hye's impeachment motion
Following weeks of public protest, Park Geun-hye agreed to step down, but gave no timeline.
Taiwan conducts disaster response exercise near disputed Spratly Island in South China Sea
Taiwanese government wants to turn the disputed islets into a humanitarian base.
Duterte threatens to include human rights activists in kill list if drug menace worsens
The Philippine president likened the country's drug problem to stage 2 cancer.
Blast hits Duterte's security convoy and injures 9 ahead of his visit to Mindanao's Marawi city
Seven members of the presidential security guard were wounded in the blast, one of whom was seriously injured.
Migrant inflow to Italy rises in 2016 while Greece sees significant decline, UN report says
The average daily arrival to Italy in 2016 has been about 450 people, while for Greece it was about 75.
Philippine National Police to sack 174 personnel who tested positive for drugs
Director General Ronald dela Rosa said he will not allow their reinstatement as long as he is alive.
New Zealand theme park suddenly halts ride to leave spitting children hanging in mid-air
Rainbow's End fun park in Auckland said the removal of the children was not due to a malfunction.
UN to formally adopt fresh sanctions against North Korea in response to September nuclear test
UN Security Council permanent members to meet on 28 November and finalise draft resolution on sanctions.
Chinese newspaper lauds Indian PM Modi's 'bold' demonetisation move
An editorial in the Global Times stated that Modi's reform will set a precedent whether or not he succeeds.
Pakistan army kills 4 militants and foils suicide bombing attack on military facility
Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan Jamaat-ur-Ahrar claimed responsibility for the attempted attack.
Recently arrested Indonesian was making powerful bombs and plotting attacks under Isis orders, police say
Rio Priatna Wibawa, 23, was taking orders from Bahrun Naim, the Indonesian who is fighting for Isis in Syria.
Tata Steel replaces Cyrus Mistry and names independent director OP Bhatt as new chairman
Six directors on the Tata Steel board backed the resolution seeking Mistry's removal as chairman.
Green Party's Jill Stein files recount petition for Wisconsin State
Wisconsin Elections Board Administrator Michael Haas said the recount could start late next week.
US will continue to intervene in South China Sea dispute even under Trump, Chinese think tank warns
Chinese academics said the crux of US military strategy was to have 'absolute control' over the disputed waters.
Israel is burning: Arab social media flooded with inflammatory messages celebrating deadly wildfire
Close to 80,000 people in Israel have fled their homes as the wildfires continue to engulf major parts of the country.
China: Death toll in accident at power plant construction site hits 74 as rescue work continues
President Xi Jinping urged local authorities to expedite rescue work and provide adequate medical facilities.
8 Egyptian soldiers killed as car bomb explodes in Isis-plagued northern Sinai
No group has so far claimed responsibility for the attack.
Duterte says it is common sense to declare disputed Panatag Shoal no-fishing zone, urges China to act
Duterte recently proposed to his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping to turn the disputed shoal into a marine sanctuary.
South Korea's main opposition party poised to initiate President Park's impeachment in early December
The opposition needs at least 28 votes from the ruling party's lawmakers for the successful passage of the motion.
At least 40 dead in China after under-construction platform collapses in Fengcheng city
Rescue workers expect the death toll to rise as many are feared trapped under the debris.
Battle for Mosul: Iraqi forces and Shia militia cut off key road link to Isis stronghold
Iraq's defence ministry has said that Daesh media minister Ziad Kharoufa was killed in an air strike.
Frenchman hits gold jackpot worth £3m from inherited house, but faces a huge tax bill
The heir is now liable for 45% inheritance tax plus three years in back taxes if the assets were undeclared.
Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama expects Donald Trump to work according to global realities
The Dalai Lama said he is looking forward to meeting Donald Trump after he assumes office on 20 January.
Detained Australian teen Jamie Murphy was carrying paracetamol, not illegal drugs, Indonesian police say
The Perth boy was in Indonesia to celebrate high school graduation tradition known as 'schoolies'.
Abu Sayyaf demands £8m for release of German hostage whose wife was killed after abduction
The Philippine military said they doubt if the abducted German sailor Juergen Kantner is still alive.