Israel: Palestinian teenager stabs 80-year-old woman in the back Palestinian teenager leaves four people injured in twin stabbing attacks in Israel. Nov 2, 2015 Israel
US: Needles found in Halloween chocolate candies Authorities investigate needle-like items found inside trick-or-treat Halloween Twix and Snickers bars. Nov 2, 2015
Canada: PM Stephen Harper to ban Muslim niqab for public servants if he wins re-election Canadian PM Stephen Harper has drawn the niqab into a campaign issue promising its ban in the public domain. Oct 8, 2015
Japan: Study finds higher thyroid cancer in children living near Fukushima nuclear plant Children living close to Fukushima nuclear plant get thyroid cancer 20-to-50 times more than the average. Oct 8, 2015 Fukushima Japan
Austria: German language app launched for migrant children Austrian government releases 'hallo App Deutsch' for migrant children in a bid to promote their integration. Oct 8, 2015
IMF: Global financial stability at risk as £2 trillion corporate credit crunch looms International Monetary Fund warns emerging market companies have over-borrowed by nearly £2 trillion. Oct 7, 2015 IMF International Monetary Fund
China: Tourists terrified after Yuntai mountain glass walkway cracks 3,540ft in air Tourists recall frightening stampede that emerged after 853ft-long glass skywalk cracked in China. Oct 7, 2015
UK: Man fires crossbow at pet cat in near-fatal accident Taunton cat suffers near-fatal crossbow injury while man attempts to show his friend how the weapon works. Oct 7, 2015
UK is the best place in the world to die according to Economist Intelligence Unit study New study finds terminally ill patients receive the world's best end-of-life support in the UK. Oct 7, 2015 NHS
Israel: Benjamin Netanyahu pledges to install security cameras on West Bank roads to boost security The prime minister says this will help prevent future attacks. Oct 7, 2015 Israel
Germany: TV channel accused of Islamophobia over Angela Merkel headscarf image German TV channel sparks anger after broadcasting mock up image of Merkel in Muslim headscarf. Oct 7, 2015
Italy: Vatican sends gay priests to Venturini convent to 'rediscover the straight' Former priest claims Vatican cures homosexual priests by sending them to rehab convent. Oct 5, 2015
Malaysia: Speed dating event approved as 'halal' for Muslims Matchmaking event in Kuala Lumpur, 'halal speed dating', helps connect Muslims for marriage. Oct 5, 2015
South Africa: Oscar Pistorius to stay in jail as parole decision delayed Oscar Pistorius' parole decision sent back to original board and paralympian told to receive psychotherapy. Oct 5, 2015 Oscar Pistorius South Africa
Japan: Senior government official in sexism row after urging women to 'contribute' by having babies Japanese politician says women should 'bear many children' to contribute to the country. Oct 2, 2015 Japan
UCC shooting: Politics and gun control laws in debate over Twitter Social media users react to the latest US campus shooting at the Umpqua Community College in Oregon. Oct 1, 2015
Turkey: Syrians should not have to choose between Bashar al-Assad and Isis, says President Erdogan Erdogan says Syrians can't be given choice between regime 'that massacres them and terrorist organisations'. Oct 1, 2015 Turkey Syria Russia Isis ISIL Islamic State
Australia: Teacher swallowed whole by Great White Shark A teacher was attacked and swallowed by a 16ft long great white shark while spearfishing in Australia. Oct 1, 2015
Amnesty International warns Central African Republic over trade of 'blood diamonds' Amnesty International says armed groups will benefit from blood diamond trade in Central African Republic. Sep 30, 2015
Germany: 110-year-old blind and deaf male refugee arrives from Afghanistan Elderly man believed to be oldest asylum seeker arrives in Germany after month-long travel from Afghanistan. Sep 30, 2015