Declassified foreign office documents claim Israel sold weapons to Argentina in Falklands War
Skyhawk jets exported by Israeli military to Argentina were used against British warships.
Police Scotland formally approves Muslim hijab as uniform option
Chief constable Phil Gormley said the move is aimed at ensuring the force represents the communities it serves.
Japan to train soldiers to take active part in UN peacekeeping missions
The move comes after Prime Minister Shinzo Abe made changes in Japan's security legislation.
300 policemen suspected of involvement in drugs trade, Philippines police chief tells senate
Director-General Ronald dela Rosa was testifying on the second day of the senate hearing on alleged extrajudicial killings.
Boko Haram kills 11 villagers and abducts several women in Borno state
The latest Boko Haram attack came amid Nigerian government claims of defeating the militants.
Birmingham boy dies in grenade attack in Sweden
Police said the eight-year-old died when someone threw a hand grenade into a house.
South Korea to consider alternative sites to station Thaad
A golf course near the current site in Seongju County is emerging as a likely alternative.
Kurdish YPG tells pro-government militias to surrender or face death as clashes intensify in Hasakah
The Kurdish YPG militia has launched a major offensive against government forces in Hasakah.
Syrian rebel forces preparing to attack Isis-controlled town of Jarablus along Turkey border
Senior rebel leader says the attack would be launched from Turkey over the next few days.
Taliban militants in Afghanistan seize Khan Abad district in Kunduz province
Police spokesman Mohammadullah Bahej said a counter-attack will be launched to retake the area.
French Riviera city Nice is the latest to ban burkini
The decision came a month after the Bastille Day truck attack in Nice that left more than 80 dead.
Russia fires cruise missiles against Jabhat Fatah al-Sham militants in Aleppo
Russia has begun to use the Mediterranean Sea warships after using its Caspian Sea fleet to bomb enemy areas.
Duterte supporter levels fresh allegations against senator Leila de Lima
Senator Leila de Lima is investigating extrajudicial killings in the ongoing drug war.
China building modular next-generation cruise missiles using artificial intelligence
The modular design will enable developing tailor-made missiles for specific combat situations.
Baby girl 'Haven' born on Philippines-bound Cebu Pacific flight gets 1 million points as gift from airlines
Two registered nurses travelling in the same flight assisted the cabin crew in the delivery.
Mexican human rights commission accuses police of executing 2 dozen suspected drug criminals in 2015
42 members of Jalisco New Generation drug cartel were killed at a ranch in Michoacan state.
Indian authorities pin hopes on decades-old treaty signed with UK to bring back Vijay Mallya
Mallya's failed Kingfisher Airlines owes $1.4bn to 17 different financial institutions in India.
Night curfew imposed in Srinagar amid rising attacks on security forces in Kashmir
An intelligence officer said nearly 60 terrorists have entered Kashmir taking advantage of the unrest.
Abducted Indonesian fisherman escapes from Abu Sayyaf captivity as they were preparing to behead him
The escaped sailor, Mohammad Sofyan, was found along the shore of Barangay Bual in Luuk in Sulu province.
Missing Malaysian oil tanker hijacked and taken to Indonesian waters, authorities say
MT Vier Harmoni, carrying diesel, was sailing from Tanjung Pelepas port in Malaysia.
India pressing ahead to bolster border defences against China amid reports of intrusion
India is securing its land borders its shares with China, and in Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the Bay of Bengal.
Canadian province Alberta moves to ban spear hunting after online video sparks outrage
Hunter Josh Bowmar came in for heavy criticism after he posted a video showing him killing a black bear with a spear.
North and South Korea divided over age-old practice of eating dog meat – report
The North has started a massive promotion campaign and has termed dog meat as a 'superfood'.
Rodrigo Duterte: I will crush drug problem even if I have to soak my hands in blood
Duterte said the Philippines would 'really be miserable' had he not become the president.
Kurdish forces capture strategic point from Isis near Mosul
The move could help anti-Isis troops retake the de facto capital in Iraq from the militants.
Jammu and Kashmir chief minister denounces violence as terrorists strike again on Independence Day
Mehbooba Mufti says guns cannot get justice to the people, blames nation's leadership for the violence.
Indian PM Narendra Modi says country will 'never bend before terrorism' in address to nation
Modi has urged youth of the country to join the mainstream instead of taking up arms.
Thailand police recover many unexploded bombs from blast sites as investigations continue
Analysts allege that the blasts could have been carried out by Muslim rebel group "Red Shirts".
Saudi King announces extra salary for soldiers fighting rebel forces in Yemen
Saudi government also announces reopening of Sanaa International Airport for relief parties.
Right wing group storms church service in Australia's east coast, threatens not to promote Islam
Protestors from the Party for Freedom are supporters of anti-immigration leader Senator Pauline Hanson.
