Madagascar: Antananarivo stadium blast leaves 2 dead
President Hery Rajaonarimampianina termed the attack as 'an act of terrorism'.
Isis claims responsibility for recent attack on Jordanian troops on Jordan-Syria border
Islamic State group said in a statement that one of its fighters carried out the suicide attack.
Hillary Clinton gains double-digit lead over Donald Trump in fresh poll
Donald Trump also falls behind in campaign funds with $1.3m against Clinton's $42m.
Venezuelan opposition leaders claim recall referendum signatures validated
Opposition said by Friday, more than 326,000 signatures of voters were already validated.
MH370: Debris found on Tanzanian island to be examined
ATSB said debris found on an Australian island earlier in June does not belong to the missing aircraft.
4 vegetables grown on Mars-like soil found safe for human consumption
Further tests are pending on six of the 10 crops of vegetables and cereals grown on 'Mars' soil.
7 Indonesian sailors abducted by armed gangs at Sulu Sea in Philippines
An Indonesian foreign ministry spokesman could not confirm if jihadi group Abu Sayyaf was behind the abduction.
About 2500 animals from Buenos Aires zoo to be moved as authorities decide to shut it down
Mayor Horacio Rodríguez Larreta says the zoo will be converted into an ecological park when it reopens later this year.
Migrant crisis: Italian navy and humanitarian organisation ships rescue 4,500 people
At least 40 migrant vessels were headed to Europe from Africa.
EgyptAir MS804: Damaged voice recorders to be sent to France for repair as data extraction fails
BEA experts will work on extracting data from the black boxes which have been damaged by salt deposits.
Hindus and Sikhs in Afghanistan live in fear following Islamic insurgence
Only around 200 Hinud and Sikh families are left in Afghanistan as against 220,000 members until early 1990s.
Osama bin Laden's alleged bodyguard freed from Guantanamo Bay
Abdel Malik Ahmed Abdel Wahab al-Rahabi's release was recommended in December 2014.
Zika fears trigger surge in abortions in Brazil, Ecuador and Venezuela
Legal restrictions on abortions led many women to seek help from online forum Women on Web.
BMA calls for ban on e-cigarette use in public places
Government health advisers have termed the ban call unjustified and counterproductive.
Pakistan: Father and brothers kill girl and her lover in fresh honour killing incident
Killing in Punjab province follows spate of similar incidents in Pakistan.
Pakistan deports 254 Afghans stranded following recent clashes at Torkham border
The Afghans were arrested and charged under Pakistan's Foreigners Act.
Rio Olympics: Peta condemns killing of jaguar during torch ceremony
Jaguar, named Juma, was shot after it went loose and attacked soldier.
Japan: 6 killed, 1 missing as heavy rains cause floods, landslide in Kyushu island
Japan Meteorological Agency issues warnings of further rain and thunderstorm on 22 June.
India: Delhi rape victim kills herself citing pressure for out-of-court settlement with accused
The 22-year-old rape victim said she was killing herself for bringing 'shame and disgrace' to family.
Cyprus fire mostly under control after assistance from UK, Greece and Israel
Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades seeks additional help from Greece
Philippines police confirm 'severed head' found in Jolo belongs to Robert Hall
The confirmation came following DNA analysis of the recovered severed head.
12 Australian tourists injured, 3 others killed in bus accident in Vanuatu
The critically injured tourists were airlifted to Noumea and Brisbane soon after the accident.
UK warned of 670,000 new cases of cancer by 2035 if obesity trends continue
Obesity Health Alliance calls for restriction of television ads and online marketing of junk food.
Indonesia's Java province hit by flash floods and landslides leaving scores dead
Indonesia's Disaster Mitigation Agency says Purworejo district is the worst hit with 29 deaths.
EU referendum: Baroness Warsi quits Brexit camp to join rival pro-EU group
Warsi said her decision to 'leave Leave' was prompted by the hate messages allegedly propagated by it.
Belgian police detain 12 people on suspicion of planning fresh attacks
Belgian police received a tip-off about a group of Islamic State (Isis) fighters headed for Europe.
India creates history with the commissioning of first batch of female fighter pilots
Avani Chaturvedi, Mohana Singh and Bhawna Kanth commissioned in the first batch of female fighter pilots.
Euthanasia now legal in Canada after parliament passes bill on physician-assisted death
Health and justice ministers said further study is being carried out and the bill could be revised in future.
Jo Cox murder: Police charge Thomas Mair with murder of Labour MP and possession of firearm
Thomas Mair will appear at Westminster Magistrates Court in London on 18 June.
Brazil mass rape: Seven men charged for raping 16-year-old and posting video on internet
Another investigation will determine if more men were involved in the rape.