Tunisia nightclub shuts down after Muslim call to prayer dance remix sparks outrage
The music was played by two European DJs near the famous seaside resort of Hammamet.
Roman Polanski's latest bid to avoid jail in rape case denied by US judge
The Oscar-winning director fled the US ahead of sentencing in 1978, a year after admitting raping a minor.
Farc rebels offer to help after landslides in Colombia devastate Mocoa city
The death toll reached 273 as the search for missing people continues.
Islam critic Ayaan Hirsi Ali cancels Australia and New Zealand tour over security concerns
The former Dutch MP was due to appear on an ABC programme on Monday before starting her tour, 'Hero of Heresy'.
National peace conference in Mali recommends government hold talks with Islamist groups
Delegates fail to reach agreement on northern territory of Azawad, which has led to unrest in the country.
Catholic bishops of Mali seek help from general public to rescue kidnapped nun
Sister Gloria Cecilia Narvaez Argoti was abducted in February by four armed men claiming to be jihadists.
New York City mayor plans to close notorious prison on Rikers Island within 10 years
Bill de Blasio said that closing the prison would require reducing the jail population by roughly half.
Warden sacked after allegedly stripping 70 girls for 'menstruation check'
Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident that took place in an Indian school.
Mexican singer Pepe Aguilar's son arrested in California for human smuggling
Customs officials said Jose Emiliano Aguilar was trying to smuggle 4 illegal Chinese migrants to the US.
Gilbert Baker, creator of rainbow flag for gay community, dies at 65
Baker died in his sleep at his New York home on 30 March.
Australia's most wanted fugitives jailed for 40 years for murder
Gino Stocco and his son Mark were charged with more than 30 offences.
Drug lord El Chapo's jail conditions more restrictive than any other US prisoner say lawyers
Amnesty International has also protested against his jail conditions, calling it 'unnecessarily harsh'.
Mexico judge who cleared sex abuse suspect because he 'didn't enjoy the act' is suspended
Judge Anaur González had said that the suspect should be freed because he had shown 'no carnal intent'.
Mexican man on work permit in US released after being arrested by immigration officials
Officials had earlier alleged Daniel Ramirez Medina had gang ties and should be deported.
Watch: Stunning video of parched king cobra drinking water from bottle
Animal rescue officer feeds venomous reptile water from a bottle in remote southern Indian village.
South African President Zuma skips anti-apartheid icon Kathrada's funeral to respect family's wishes
Ahmed Kathrada died on 28 March at the age of 87.
Bridgegate case: Chris Christie's former allies Bridget Kelly and Bill Baroni sent to jail
Baroni and Kelly were handed sentences of 2 years and 18 months, respectively.
US State Department official charged for hiding alleged contacts with Chinese agents
Candace Marie Claiborne was charged with 'obstruction of justice and making false statements' to the FBI.
Governor of Mexico's Chihuahua says state not strong enough to tackle organised crime
Javier Corral's comment comes days after local journalist Miroslava Breach was killed.
Ahmed Kathrada: South African anti-apartheid icon dies at 87
Kathrada, who was popular as 'Uncle Kathy', passed away in a Johannesburg hospital.
New Jersey couple getting creepy letters sue town after being denied permission to demolish house
Derek and Maria Broaddus say they can't live in the house because of the letters from 'The Watcher'.
US parents barred from naming child Allah sue Georgia health department
Authorities refused to issue a birth certificate for the 22-month-old.
Philippines army rescues 3 Malaysians held captive by Abu Sayyaf militants
Reports suggest that all Malaysian nationals have been freed from the captivity of the Islamist group.
Australia intervenes after Sydney professor prevented from leaving China twice
Dr Chongyi Feng was stopped from boarding flights in Guangzhou on Friday and Saturday.
Yemen war second anniversary: Tens of thousands protest against Saudi intervention in Sana'a
The protesters waved national flags and condemned Saudi Arabia and the US for the ongoing war.
Filipino soldiers rescue Cargo ship captain kidnapped by suspected Abu Sayyaf militants
Aurelio Agacac, the victim was discovered in the remote village of Basakan.
Magazine cover showing bride in sari with a thigh-high slit ignites online debate
Jodi Bridal Show is a Canada-based South Asian bridal magazine that caters mainly to Indians who live in Canada.
Police launch probe after Indian MP brags about beating airline employee with slipper
Ravindra Gaikwad said he 'hit him 25 times with my sandal' for his 'arrogance'.
Venezuela's President Maduro seeks UN's help to increase medicines supply
The country's Medical Federation said that the hospitals had less than 5% of the drugs they needed.
9 Isis suspects arrested for plotting attacks in Malaysia say police
All the suspects were detained between 9 and 15 March from across the country.
