Isis conflict: Kurdish leader accuses Turkey of protecting jihadist group
PKK official says Ankara wants Isis to succeed to prevent Kurdish gains.
Singapore celebrates 50th anniversary of its independence with grand parade
Over 26,000 spectators witness festivities in Padang, central Singapore.
London Marathon results called into question by IAAF leak
Seven out of 12 winners of the event between 2001 and 2012 may have doped, the Sunday Times alleges.
Australia ponders restriction on Vegemite sales amid 'moonshine' reports
Popular spread is being used to brew homemade alcohol in some dry communities, it has emerged.
Singapore celebrates 50 years as independent nation
Tens of thousands of people expected to attend elaborate parade being held to mark occasion.
Scotland to outlaw cultivation of genetically modified crops
Minister says he is not prepared to 'gamble' with the future of Scotland's £14bn food and drink sector.
Chelsea: Radamel Falcao signing questioned by former Blues manager Ruud Gullit
Former Blues manager says Chelsea are favourites to retain their league title.
Daily Show host Jon Stewart bids adieu after 16 years
Veteran comedian urges audience to be wary of misinformation in parting message.
Asian shares rise despite weak Wall Street lead
Investors awaiting crucial jobs report from US Labor Department.
Britons not drinking enough water warns study
Four million Britons have not had a glass of water in over a week.
Afghanistan: Kabul car bomb attack kills 8 and wounds dozens
Blast is first major attack in the city since Mullah Omar's death was announced.
MH370 search: Drift modelling suggests Reunion debris likely to be from doomed plane
Debris from the crash likely drifted north and then west, CSIRO simulation shows.
Motorola Solutions to get $1bn cash injection from Silver Lake
Walkie-talkie maker also planning $2bn buyback of shares.
Asian stocks head lower amid US rate rise talk
Investors weighing up the prospects of a rate hike from the Federal Reserve in September.
Nashville cinema attack: Suspect Vincente David Montano was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia
Vincente David Montano, 29, was reported missing by his mother on 4 August.
Hiroshima marks 70th anniversary of atomic bombing
Japanese city's mayor calls for global nuclear disarmament in ceremony attended by thousands.
Newcastle United: Steve McClaren wants to build team around Moussa Sissoko
Geordies' boss targets cup success in his first season in charge of Tyneside club.
Former South Korean first lady arrives in North Korea on 'humanitarian mission'
Widow of late president Kim Dae-jung makes rare visit at a time of tension in the region.
Asian shares recover on China services growth
China services index advances to 53.8 in July from 51.8 in the previous month.
Picasso painting seized by French customs from boat
Head of a Young Woman (1906) is barred from leaving Spain because of its cultural value.
George Osborne tops Tory leadership poll for first time
Nearly one in three Tory members want the chancellor to succeed Prime Minister David Cameron.
Barcelona v Roma pre-season friendly: Preview, betting odds and possible XI
Catalans face Serie A club in Joan Gamper Trophy at the Nou Camp on 5 August.
Asia-Pacific shares trudge lower on tepid US data
Figures showed US factory activity and consumer spending both lost momentum recently.
Cecil the lion: Delta and American Airlines ban shipment of wildlife hunting trophies on board
Move from US carriers follows international outrage over illegal killing of African lion.
Obama unveils ambitious 'Clean Power Plan' to combat climate change
Sweeping proposal intends to cut greenhouse gas emissions from US power plants by nearly a third by 2030.
Real Madrid v Tottenham Hotspur pre-season friendly: Where to watch live, preview, betting odds and possible XI
Gareth Bale faces former club Spurs for first time in Audi Cup clash.
Obama to unveil 'biggest step yet' to tackle climate change
Ambitious 'Clean Power Plan' intends to cut greenhouse gas emissions from power plants by 32% by 2030.
Asian stock markets tumble on weak China data
China's manufacturing PMI for July was downwardly revised to 47.8 from 48.2.
Cecil the lion: Empire State Building light show pays tribute to fallen animal
Display staged to raise awareness about animals facing imminent threat of extinction.
Greece debt crisis: US economist defends Yanis Varoufakis over Grexit plan
James K Galbraith says covert 'Plan B' was 'precautionary troubleshooting'.
