Afghanistan: Girl Refuses Suicide Bomb Mission from Taliban Brother
Child disobeys brother, a Taliban commander, and refuses to carry out bomb attack at police checkpoint in Afghanistan
Meet Inri Cristo: the Man Who Believes he is Reincarnation of Christ
Brazilian Inri Cristo believes he is the reincarnation of Jesus Christ, has thousands of followers and runs his own church.
Obama Doubted Afghan War Tactics, Claims Ex-Defence Boss Robert Gates
Former Pentagon chief's memoir claims White House suspicious of military.
Morsi in Court for Second Trial Session
Deposed president Morsi is accused of inciting the killing of protesters in December 2012.
Saudi Arabia Opens First Female Law Firm
Bayan Mahmoud al-Zahran establishes legal milestone in kingdom where women are second-class citizens.
Photo of Homeless New York Man Helps Family Find Missing Son
A missing man was reunited with his family after being photographed trying to keep warm on the streets of Washington.
China Urges South Sudan Ceasefire
Beijing wants immediate end of conflict between Kiir and Machar soldiers to give peace talks a chance.
Iran Snubbed by UN's Geneva 2 Syria Peace Talks
US and Russia fail to agree on role for Tehran in UN-brokered talks to end Syrian civil war.
China Activists Detained ahead of Newspaper Censorship Protest
Chinese authorities try to derail Southern Weekly press freedom protest in Guangzhou.
China: Student Needed Eye Surgery after Teacher Ordered Classmates to Slap Him
Twelve-year-old boy punished by classmates on teacher's orders for failing to do his homework.
Afghanistan: Violence Against Women Hits Record Levels
United Nations report shows 28% increase in cases of brutality against Afghan females.
Sudan President Omar al-Bashir in Talks with Salva Kiir
As South Sudan conflict continues, neighbouring president Omar al-Bashir to meet President Salva Kiir.
Shia Muslim Pilgrims Banned From Entering Egypt
Egypt bans Canadian Shia Muslims from entering the country without explanation
US Outrage as Afghanistan Plans to Free 88 Prisoners
US shows deep concern as 88 prisoners who carried out attacks on coalition troops will be freed.
Lord of the Rings Fan Melynda Moon Has Ear Surgery to Look Like Elf
Moon paid £250 to make her ears pointed because she wants to look like an elf.
Snowden NSA Leaks: Israel PM Netanyahu Condemns US Surveillance
Netanyahu says US spying on Israeli government communications not acceptable.
Al-Qaida Apologises for Hospital Rampage in Yemen
Leader of the jihadist group apologises for insubordinate Islamic fighter's actions.
Christmas Island Detention Centre Miscarriage Victim Denied Ultrasound
Iranian asylum seeker told by medics: You should not expect a lot.
South Sudan: Atmosphere of Fear and Violence, says UN
The conflict in South Sudan is deepening while UN staff are being relocated to Uganda.
Mariah Carey Criticised for Performing for Dictator in Angola
Human Rights Foundation says Mariah Carey was 'purchased' to perform for Angolan dictator.
China Angry at Dalai Lama's Planned Visit to Norway
China vents anger as Dalai Lama plans to visit Norway in May
US Ambassador Brian Boitano Announces he is Gay Before Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia
America will be represented by three gay people during Winter Olympics.
South Sudan 'at the Precipice' President Obama Warns
Obama warns of civil war in wake of failed coup and sectarian killings in South Sudan.
Mayor Killed in Philippines Airport Shooting
Gunmen escape on motorcycle after shooting dead a town mayor and three others including a baby.
Spain: Abortion Laws Reform 'Sets Women's Rights back 25 Years'
Spain to restrict abortion rights to victims of rape or when health of mother at risk.
Amnesty International Calls for International Intervention in Central African Republic
Amnesty International urges the intervention of the international community in Central African Republic to stop crimes against humanity.
North Korean Military Officer Defected Before Jang Song-thaek Purge
South Korea is believed to be protecting a high-ranking North Korean military officer who sought to defect last September.
Man Sets Himself on Fire in Vatican City
The man who has set himself on fire in Vatican City on Thursday has been taken to the hospital.
South Sudan Rebels Take Over City of Bor
South Sudan rebels have taken over the town of Bor, capital of Jonglei state, killing at least 19 civilians
Thai Protesters Will Rally to Oust PM
Anti-government protesters in Thailand want Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra to step down before election.
