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.
India rejects UNHRC request to visit Kashmir to probe alleged human rights violations by forces
The Narendra Modi government is planning to lift the month-long curfew in Kashmir in phases.
RBS CEO Ross McEwan wants to limit use of 'RBS brand' to Scotland and promote other national names
McEwan said the time is right to have 'local aspirations', rather than 'global aspirations'.
US declares Zika outbreak in Puerto Rico a public health emergency
As of 12 August, there have been 10,690 laboratory-confirmed cases of Zika infections in Puerto Rico.
Florida woman in critical condition after alligator nearly bites off her right hand
Doctors are trying to save the victim's life and her right hand from amputation.
Italy expels Tunisian national suspected of plotting to attack Leaning Tower of Pisa
The man, Bilel Chiahoui, was found to be a sympathiser of Islamic State and other jihadist groups.
Central Milan bank robbed despite local residents warning police about tunnel digging
A resident told the media that sounds of digging under the bank were heard from Sunday night.
Firefighter in Malaysia finds own father and brother among dead while responding to accident call
The two were among four people who died when the car in which they were travelling was hit by a lorry.
Indonesia's drug war to now focus on alleged involvement of police and military personnel
One of the executed convicts had claimed that he had paid bribes to police, military and special narcotics agents.
Manila and Beijing agree to initiate talks over South China Sea dispute, but give no timeframe
China and Philippines say they would work towards promoting fishing cooperation, marine preservation and tourism.
