US, Japan and South Korea complete missile defence drill in face of growing threats from North Korea
The North Korean foreign ministry calls the drill 'another military provocation perpetrated by the US'.
India likely to test-fire new surface-to-air missile developed jointly with Israel
Indian defence personnel, DRDO and Israel Aerospace Industries will jointly conduct the test-launch.
Huge helium gas field found in Tanzania puts off fears of shortage
The Tanzanian East African Rift Valley could have a probable resource of 54 billion cubic feet of helium gas.
Trump supporters more critical of blacks than Clinton supporters, poll shows
Around 40-50% of Republican supporters polled viewed blacks as lazier and more violent and criminal than whites.
Donald Trump names former Ted Cruz aide as senior communications adviser
Trump also hired former RNC communications aide Michael Abboud as communications co-ordinator.
Exodus of expatriates on the rise following fall in commodity prices
The outflow has hit house rents and enrolments at international schools, and threatens to fuel unemployment.
US downgrading Myanmar over failure in curbing human trafficking
The rating can trigger sanctions against Myanmar, limiting US and international aid.
Japan: 'High heels' call to empower women meets criticism
The Japan High Heel Association is urging women to give up their flats and put on stilettos for confidence.
North Carolina: 11-year-old boy bitten by shark at Atlantic Beach expected to survive
Dillon Bowen, 18, was attacked by a shark in the same location two weeks ago.
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.
