Duterte says 'next great battle of the century' is against terrorism
Rodrigo Duterte says after the Davao attack, militants could target another area in Mindanao.
India successfully test-fires long range surface-to-air missile jointly developed with Israel
The missile test comes amid growing tensions with neighbouring Pakistan.
Boko Haram Islamists behead village chief and his son in latest strike near Chibok
The same day the Islamist militant group also attacked a military-protected convoy and killed six civilians.
Defence ministry pays £5,000 in damages to female soldier manhandled during Iraq abuse probe
Rachel Webster had alleged that her wrongful detention was "tantamount to being kidnapped by the state".
Nigerian Air Force jets bomb Boko Haram camps in northeastern Borno
The air force says the militants' hideouts on the outskirts of Tumbin Gini and Tumbin Kayewa were hit.
BBC journalist sacked for not prioritising Prince George's birth report wins unfair dismissal case
Chandana Keerthi Bandara was sacked after 18 years of employment with BBC Sri Lankan news service.
Davao blast: Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio urges Muslim women to stop wearing hijabs in public
She said the measure will be helpful in thwarting terrorist attacks similar to the recent night market blast.
Abu Sayyaf releases Norwegian hostage Kjartan Sekkingstad and hands him over to authorities
Abu Sayyaf spokesperson Abu Ramie earlier said the group was waiting for ransom money to release him.
Trump to Clinton's bodyguards: Disarm immediately, let's see what happens to her
Trump made the comment in Miami, repeating his false accusation that Clinton supports a complete ban on guns.
Giant sinkhole at Florida fertiliser plant contaminates aquifer system with radioactive water
The aquifer system is the main source of drinking water for millions of Florida residents.
Nigerian president's office admits to plagiarising Obama's 2008 victory speech
President Muhammadu Buhari is said to have ordered disciplinary action against those responsible for the act.
2 men arrested for stealing iPhone consignment of over 900 handsets
The robbers threw chilli powder at the truck driver, who was transporting the consignment.
Despite 44% drop in global maternal deaths, study shows disparities prevail in healthcare facilities
The decline in maternal deaths is still way below the 75% target set by the United Nations in 2000.
Australian authorities confirm wing part found off Tanzania coast belongs to missing MH370
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau is now studying the flaperon to extract clues about the plane's last moments.
With ramped up uranium enrichment plants, North Korea can build 20 nuclear bombs by end-2016, say experts
The country has access to up to 150kg of highly enriched uranium a year, enough for roughly six nuclear bombs.
China opposes unilateral sanctions against North Korea
Japan urges China to act as a responsible permanent member of the Security Council.
At least 6 killed and over 100 injured in train accident in Pakistan's Multan
The accident took place minutes after the goods train crushed to death a man trying to cross the tracks.
Davao city police in Philippines to file murder case against night market blast suspect
A six-month-old pregnant woman has become the latest casualty of the blast, with 19 people still in hospital.
40% of drug pushers and users killed, arrested or made to surrender, Philippines police say
However, country's police chief fears they might fail to achieve the 1.8 million target in remaining 4 months.
Suspected human heart sealed in zip lock bag found near gas station in Norwalk, Ohio
An ambulance crew parked at the gas station spotted the strange packet and informed the police.
China disqualifies 45 provincial lawmakers over election fraud and bribery in 2013 elections
A new preparatory panel will be formed to take over the functions of the legislature.
Air samples from North Korea's nuclear test site show no radioactive contamination – report
South Korea's Nuclear Safety Commission says it will continue to study more samples from near the test site.
Land and sea warnings issued in Taiwan as Super Typhoon Meranti set to hit country
The storm is expected to pass through the southern part of Taiwan on 14 and 15 September.
China re-opens border post to resume trade with North Korea after brief break following nuclear test
Drivers carrying goods to North Korea said there is increased security now.
'Burnt' pieces of debris found off Madagascar suggest MH370 could have been on fire, claims US lawyer
The self-funded MH370 investigator has handed over the pieces of the debris to ATSB for investigations.
Turkey: 24 elected mayors removed over suspected links with Kurdish militants
The Turkish government removed 4 other mayors for being allegedly involved with Gulen terrorists.
North Korea is ready to conduct 6th nuclear test at anytime, says South Korea
US special envoy on North Korea's nuclear issue to arrive in Seoul to discuss countermeasures and the nuclear tests.
Sick of sea piracy, Philippines' president proposes feeding pirates to sharks
Duterte has told Indonesia its military can enter Philippine waters and kill pirates.
Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri threatens US with thousands of 9/11-style attacks
Experts believe the video message reflects the terrorist group's rivalry with Isis.
Indian mother obsessed about having a son stabs 16-week-old daughter to death
The baby's body, with 17 stab wounds, was found covered in a blanket in an unused air-conditioner in the house.
