Human Rights Watch demands release of Crimean Tatar activist Ilmi Umerov from psychiatric clinic
Umerov faces 'trumped up' charges for opposing Russia's seizing of Crimea, say campaigners.
Czech hiker on harrowing month-long ordeal trapped in Kiwi wilderness after partner died
Pavlina Pizova said she got lost in bad conditions on the Routeburn track near Queenstown.
Maldives president Abdulla Yameen faces opposition move to oust him from power
Opposition is said to be growing within Yameen's party and in Maldivian society at large.
Hijab to join Stetson as headwear of choice for Canada's Mounties
The move is to encourage more Muslim women to join the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
Czech hiker whose partner died on walk found after a month in New Zealand wilderness
She made a help sign from ashes in the snow on the Routeburn Track near South Island's Queenstown.
American University of Afghanistan attack updates: Students and staff 'under siege'
Local police have described it as a 'complex attack' with reports of teachers and students inside.
Spitting flight attendant and pilot with blow up-doll spark Air New Zealand staff conduct probe
Airline says it was 'shocked and appalled' by the conduct of the staff.
Ukrainian president brands Russia 'an enemy that failed to bring us to our knees'
Petro Poroshenko struck a martial tone during his country's 25th independence anniversary celebrations.
Giant matryoshka doll blocks Russian Olympic team from boarding plane in Rio
The doll was taken as a souvenir from Russian pavilion at the Olympic complex.
Russia's education minister under fire for 'praising' Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin
Olga Vasilyeva is latest Russian public figure criticised for apparent sympathy for Soviet dictator.
'No selfies, nose-picking or standing on one leg' order for police in the Philippines
A memo orders officers not to harm the image of law enforcement.
Cincinnati Zoo shuts Twitter account after harassment claims over Harambe the gorilla's death
The 17-year-old silverback was shot dead as he dragged a three-year-old around an enclosure.
Showjumping Ukrainian MP facing embezzlement charges flees to London
Oleksandr Onyshchenko who was was due to appear at the Rio Olympics says his life is in danger.
New Zealand faces possible post-Brexit 'British invasion' amid surge in migration enquiries
A tenfold increase is reported among Britons, tired of living in a narrow-minded country, looking at moving.
Daughter of Philippines' president Sara Duterte announces she is pregnant with triplets
It follows speculation after she did not attend her father Rodrigo's state of the nation address.
Larry King 'received $225k' from Ukraine funds linked to Donald Trump aide
The money was said to be for an interview the TV personality did with ex-Ukraine PM Mykola Azarov.
Multi-million pound UK properties of 'Putin's banker' Sergei Pugachev to go on sale
The 17th century Battersea House was worth £12m in 2011 and once belonged to the Forbes family.
The next United Nations' Secretary-General 'should be a woman', says Ban Ki-moon
Outgoing UN Secretary-General says it is 'high time' a woman took over the role of world's top diplomat.
Turkey supports Islamist groups in Middle East, says German government leak
A leaked response shows German officials acknowledge Raccip Tayyip Erdogan's support for militants.
Sweden's foreign minister sparks spat with Ankara over age of consent tweet
Margot Wallström sparked spat over tweet following Turkish court ruling.
Jordan's King Abdullah vows 'to fight Israeli extremism' at Jerusalem's Temple Mount
PM Benjamin Netanyahu denies claims Israel is trying to change status quo at the compound.
War on Isis: Russia accuses Washington of not cooperating with Moscow in Syria
Russia's defence minister Sergei Shoigu complains US not sharing information about extremists.
Russia: Vladimir Putin dismisses his chief of staff and close ally Sergey Ivanov
No reason given for the surprise move amid a big reshuffle by the president.
Migrant crisis: French court rules Calais Jungle businesses cannot be closed down
The court in Lille took into account the camp's 'emergency conditions'.
No evidence of Russia's claim of a Ukrainian armed incursion into Crimea, says NATO
Russia has cut off internet access in the north of the disputed peninsula which it annexed in 2014.
Russia is using Crimea tensions 'to increase its military buildup' says Ukraine
Russian president Vladimir Putin held a security council meeting to discuss the claims over Crimea.
Russia accuses Ukraine of attempted armed incursion into Crimea
Kiev has denied the FSB's claims, saying it was 'false information'.
Outrage over proposal for Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu to be let off 'minor offences'
Likud's David Amsalem says there should be immunity on offences ranging from morals to bribes.
Russia to resume flights and end sanctions with Turkey after Erdogan and Putin restore ties
The rapprochement follows months of frosty relations after Ankara downed a Russian jet.
Up to 14 dead after Saudi-led coalition in Yemen hits a food factory as airstrikes resume
The hit in the capital Sanaa is the first in five months and ends a shaky truce.
