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.
At least 10 prisoners killed in Manila jail blast
Eight of the 10 inmates, including two Chinese, were allegedly involved in drug cases.
Former cheerleader Jaelyn Young gets 12-year jail term for trying to join Isis
Young planned to travel to Syria with her fiancé by disguising the trip as their honeymoon.
Japanese coast guard rescues crew of sinking Chinese fishing boat
The Chinese fishing boat collided with a Greek cargo ship in the disputed waters near Senkaku Islands.
Indonesian counter-terrorism unit Densus 88 to interrogate Marina Bay attack plotters
Police said the terror suspects used to train with replica guns in an open field to avoid suspicion.
China launches high-tech satellite to safeguard maritime interests amid South China Sea row
The Gaofen 3 Earth observation satellite was launched on Wednesday from Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center.
Around 20,000 Isis fighters in Iraq and Syria retreating from all fronts, says US commander
Top US military commander says quality and quantity of Daesh fighters declining in Iraq and Syria.
Malaysia to foreign diplomats: Isis threat against country 'contained' for now
Malaysian counter-terrorism official says most attack plotters were working without coordination from Syria.
Brazil Senate votes to go ahead with suspended president Dilma Rousseff's impeachment trial
Following a marathon debate, the Senate voted 59 to 21 in favour of the trial.
Nigerian Army on red alert after intelligence warns of deadly Boko Haram attacks
Islamist militants are planning to attack crowded places like schools, markets and police establishments.
More than half of British women have faced sexual harassment at work, survey shows
Four out of five women who suffered sexual harassment at work did not report it out of shame or fear.
China has built fighter jet hangars in Spratlys, satellite images show
In response to CSIS report, China reasserts 'indisputable sovereignty over the Spratly islands'.
Automated signals from missing MH370 flight show it fell from 35,000ft at very high speed
MH370 search programme director Peter Foley said the designated search area was finalised based on 'hard facts'.
Russia accuses US of politicising humanitarian issue in Aleppo
The US urged Russia to press the Assad regime to put an end to blockades to ensure aid reaches affected civilians.
Indonesia: Suspects behind Singapore terror plot linked to group called GRD
GRD is said to be working with Bahrun Naim, an Indonesian militant with links to IS (Daesh) in Syria.
Malaysia brands Isis 'a real threat', revokes passports of 68 citizens linked to the group
Country's armed forces are also hunting down Isis perpetrators responsible for the Movida nightclub attack.
Iran in talks to buy 20 Japanese jets from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries subsidiary
Iran has already signed multi-billion draft deals with Boeing and Airbus to buy 200 new aircraft.
US proposes 4,000-member protection force under UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan
US also proposed imposing arms embargo on the country if the government obstructs force deployment.
Philippines' Rodrigo Duterte says 'shoot-to-kill order' to remain until last day of his term
Duterte said he does not care about human rights and told NGOs that his drug war is none of their business.
Moroccan teenage gang rape victim kills self after abusers threaten to make images of crime public
The girl, whose post-mortem showed she was pregnant, died of third-degree burns after setting herself on fire.
Delta Air Lines launches probe after Muslim couple allegedly removed from flight over their appearance
Faisal and Nazia Ali, originally from Pakistan, were returning to Ohio after a holiday in London and Paris.
Syrian rebel coalition attacks military base and academies in Aleppo to break government seige
Syrian army has claimed they foiled the attack and killed hundreds of insurgents.
