Obama receives plea to help release detained human rights lawyer in Hanoi, ahead of his Vietnam trip
The White House has confirmed Obama's travel plans to Vietnam and Japan from 21-28 May.
Syria: 14 killed in air strikes in Idlib province, hours after ceasefire extension
It is not known who launched the air strikes that hit the Syrian town of Binnish close to the Turkish border.
Ban Ki Moon calls for global cooperation to fight xenophobia and racism
Member countries have been asked to share equal responsibilities in dealing with migrant issues.
US and Russia pledge to redouble efforts to end Syria war
The ceasefire agreement signed between US and Russia will extend to Aleppo for 48 hours
Erdogan accuses allies of leaving Turkey alone in fight against Isis
Recep Tayyip Erdogan accuses West of 'dictatorship' and 'cruelty' over refugee crisis.
Asylum seeker cannot be forced to have an abortion in Papua New Guinea, Australian court rules
A refugee who was allegedly raped on the shores of Australia is pregnant and wants a termination.
Over 8 million in Britain are too poor to eat, survey says
One in 10 adults in UK struggle to get sufficient food and nearly half of them have gone an entire day without a meal.
Barack Obama to Donald Trump: This is not a 'reality show'
US president asks Donald Trump to take the presidential election seriously.
EU-Turkey visa-free travel deal may collapse as Erdogan refuses to reform terror laws
In a fiery speech, Turkey President Erdogan has refused to narrow his country's definition of terrorism.
India: Bovine beauties all set to walk down the catwalk
An Indian village is set to host a show where 250 cows are expected to participate in a ramp walk.
2000 pigeons to dance in New York City's night sky flashing LED lights
The pigeons swooped, twirled and glided during the premiere of Fly by Night show on the Brooklyn waterfront.
Panama Papers: US rolls out plans to stop financial crimes as UK prepares for anti-corruption summit
White House to clampdown on any loopholes that allow foreign players to open companies in the US clandestinely.
Bangladesh: Top Muslim leader to be hanged for war crimes after losing final appeal
Jamaat-e-Islami chief Motiur Rahman Nizami will be hanged soon for orchestrating killings during 1971 war.
Israeli planes attack four Hamas sites in Gaza after mortar attacks on IDF troops
Four people, three of them children, have been wounded in the air strikes.
California: Legal age for smoking increased from 18 to 21
California is the second state that has aimed at bringing down tobacco use among youngsters.
Turkey: 1 soldier killed, 10 wounded as car bomb explodes near military facility
Nearly 40 people have reportedly died in a series of explosions in the recent past.
War on Isis: More British troops could join Iraqi forces to combat Daesh
To increase the impact of coalition forces in Mosul, US Defence Secretary requests UK to send in 'military trainers'.
Somali asylum seeker commits self-immolation at Nauru
Hodan Yasin, 21, airlifted to Brisbane hospital with 70% burns.
California Muslim women file lawsuits alleging discrimination
Two separate lawsuits filed against California police over alleged discrimination based on religion.
Italy claims UN court ordered for release of detained marine, India disagrees
There is immense confusion over the UN Arbitration court ruling regarding release of Italian marine Salvatore Girone.
UK deploys first troops in Somalia to support UN mission
In a bid to combat threats from Islamic militants in East Africa, UK has sent its troops.
Synthetic cannabis leaves negative impact on inmates in UK jails, chief inspector warns
Reports of death, abuse, violence on the rise because of the drug
Australia plan for mass cull of Snowy Mountains brumbies causes outrage
Number of brumbies to be reduced in Kosciusko National Park in New South Wales.
US cruise ship leaves Miami for Cuba after almost 40 years
Excited Cuban-born passengers sail home after the country lifted its ban on them entering through sea.
Albinos killed for witchcraft may soon become extinct, UN warns
Attackers target Alibinos' limbs or organs to be sold to witch doctors.
India: Daytime cooking banned in Bihar after extreme heat claims 300 lives across the country
People in Bihar have been asked to cook at night.
Police rescue 8 children from Texas home and arrest woman for child abuse
Two children were abused and restrained like dogs in the backyard when police found them.
Argentina: Thousands protest against job cuts
Central areas of Buenos Aires come to a standstill as protesters block roads.
UN calls on Ukraine and Russia to cease hostilities as fighting esclates
Ukraine and Russia blame each other for a flare up in fighting during UN Security Council meeting.
British cyclist Simon Yates tests positive for banned drug, team claims it to be 'administrative error'
Yates tested positive for Terbutaline – a banned substance used as an asthma inhaler.
