Boko Haram: 123 militants killed in joint military offensive by Chad and Niger forces
The operation was launched in July after a surprise attack by the militants killed 30 Niger troops in June.
Sri Lanka joins India and 3 other nations to opt out of Saarc summit in Islamabad
As a founding member of Saarc, Sri Lanka said it is committed to maintaining regional peace and security.
US has 'ironclad' military ties with Philippines, Pentagon chief says
Ash Carter's comments follow Rodrigo Duterte's statement that Manila wants to end war games with the US.
UN declines independent inquiry into rights abuse in Yemen civil war, but calls for greater monitoring
UN investigators will work with the existing Yemen national commission inquiry into human rights abuses.
Thai authorities launch major crackdown on illegal migrant labourers, 153 arrested
Those caught were slapped with a five-year jail term and a fine of up to TBH3,000 ($100) and face deportation.
North Korean soldier walks over DMZ and defects to South
The soldier crossed the demarcation line that runs through the demilitarised zone dividing the two Koreas.
US imposes sanctions on DRC general and former police official to increase pressure on Kabila
The Treasury Department cracks down on Major General Gabriel Amisi Kumba and former senior police official John Numbi.
Ash Carter: India and China responsible with nuclear technology but Pakistan 'entangled in history of tension'
The US defence secretary also blasts North Korea and Russia.
Amnesty accuses Thai junta of allowing 'culture of torture' to flourish
Detainees were allegedly subjected to beatings, choking with plastic bags, strangulation, waterboarding and electric shocks.
At least 19 killed in gas explosion at coal mine in China
Rescue work has been hampered by excessive gas concentration and destroyed mine shaft.
Pakistan assembly finally passes landmark bill allowing Hindus to register their marriages
Hindus are 1.6% of Pakistan's population but have never been privileged to register their marriages since 1947.
China wants tougher sanctions against North Korea to spare ordinary citizens, researcher says
The 'red line' for the Chinese is that the North Korean regime shouldn't collapse, researcher says.
John Kerry expresses concern over humanitarian situation in Venezuela
'We're very, very concerned for the people of Venezuela, for the level of conflict, starvation, lack of medicine, Kerry said.
Hong Kong chokes as air pollution reaches serious levels
The thick haze covering many parts of Hong Kong is said to have been caused by a nearby Taiwan-bound tropical cyclone.
India to ratify Paris climate deal on Gandhi's birth anniversary, US welcomes move
India chose Gandhi's birth anniversary as he led a life with the least carbon footprint.
Nigeria: Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau rejects claims of being shot, taunts military in new video
In an unverified video, the purported leader says he will not be killed 'until my time comes'.
North Korea's cold war era allies taking strong action to isolate Kim Jong-un regime
Angola, Mongolia, Singapore and Poland to kick out foreign workers, revoke visa-free travel.
Thaad deployment not negotiable in North Korea sanctions push, US diplomat says
China has strongly opposed Thaad in South Korea and has often accused the US of trying to stir up tensions in the Korean peninsula.
23 passengers dead after bus plunges off cliff into river in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir
Officials said only three of the 23 passengers were found as water current swept away wreckage and bodies.
Washington mall attack: 4 women shot dead in Burlington, suspect still at large
Washington police said the shooter was a male 'Hispanic' who was 'wearing grey'.
Deadly fighting in DRC city of Kananga kills at least 13
Violence erupted between militia loyal to deceased tribal chief Kamwina Nsapu and Congo security forces.
Al-Qaeda accuses Pakistan of playing 'dirty game' in Kashmir, warns India not to trust Islamabad
The terror group called for the liberation of Kashmir from the influence of Pakistan's military and intelligence agencies.
Philippines and US to hold massive military exercise amid Duterte's troubled relations with Obama
Duterte says Manila is committed over maintaining a healthy association with the US.
South Korea calls for review of North Korea's UN membership for 'totally ridiculing' the council
Seoul asks UN to adopt 'comprehensive' sanctions against Pyongyang and plug loopholes in current measures.
Indonesia seizes fertiliser-laden ship suspecting it of carrying bomb-making materials
Authorities are trying to determine if the material was for terrorists in Sulawesi.
Breast cancer patients at risk of missing out on 43p drug over funding confusion
Around 45% of doctors surveyed were confused over whether the hospital trust, the CCG or NHS should fund the drug.
Pakistan rakes up Kashmir issue at UN, India hits back accusing it of being 'host to Ivy League of terrorism'
India says Taxila, a place of learning in ancient times near Islamabad, is now a terror training centre.
DRC opposition seeks fresh sanctions against officials responsible for protesters' deaths
Opposition leader, Moise Katumbi said only sanctions can stop the killings and bring stability in Congo.
US congressmen seek to label Pakistan as 'state sponsor of terrorism'
Congressmen Ted Poe and Dana Rohrabacher introduced the bill 'Pakistan State Sponsor of Terrorism Designation Act'.
Beijing-Washington ties not dependent on outcome of US presidential elections, says Chinese premier
Li said Beijing is considering importing beef from the US to strengthen commercial relations with Washington.
