Iraqi prime minister sacks Baghdad head of security command after deadly bombing
Lieutenant General Abdul Amir al-Shammari, head of Baghdad operations security command, will step down.
Police officers shot dead, several injured, during Black Lives Matter protest in Dallas
Dallas police say three were killed and 10 injured by two snipers.
Cambodia dismisses corruption allegations against PM Hun Sen
Watchdog alleges that the Hun family is involved in some of Cambodia's most lucrative business sectors.
Taiwan on high alert as super typhoon Nepartak approaches
Some 3,000 tourists have been evacuated from Green and Orchard islands, off south-eastern Taitung county.
Afghanistan: Barack Obama says more troops will remain than initially planned
Obama had previously said that the troop count would be reduced from 9,800 to 5,500 by the end of 2016.
France: Inquiry commission on terror attacks recommends complete intelligence overhaul
The report concluded that the ongoing state of emergency had limited impact in improving security measures.
Polish President Andrzej Duda vows to fight anti-Semitism at Kielce massacre anniversary
The massacre, the deadliest against Polish Jews after Second World War, had left 42 dead.
Japan: American serviceman arrested in Okinawa for alleged drunken driving
Official says Japan could change agreement that protects US military personnel from certain crimes.
Israel's Tzipi Livni granted special diplomatic immunity after UK police ask to question her over alleged war crimes
Livni was asked to attend a 'voluntary interview' by the UK police.
Iraq mourns victims of deadliest bombings to hit Baghdad this year
Islamic State terrorists said they were targeting Shia neighbourhoods.
Pakistan: Flash floods and heavy rains leave 33 dead in northern parts
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province bears the brunt of flood havoc as bad weather hampers rescue efforts.
Australia elections: Tight vote could result in hung parliament
Neither the ruling Liberal-National coalition led by Malcolm Turnbull nor Labour has secured a majority.
Twin bombings in Baghdad claim 83 lives, several injured
Bombings took place in Karrada and al-Shaab districts, which are popular shopping areas
Austrian court orders fresh presidential elections after far right challenge
Nobert Hoffer of Freedom Party lost to Alexander Van der Bellen, an independent candidate by 31,000 votes.
Hajj 2016: Saudi Arabia introduces electronic identification bracelets for pilgrims' safety
The information-loaded bracelets will help authorities keep track of pilgrims' movements.
Soliciting by sex workers should be decriminalised, MPs recommend
Buying and selling sex work is legal, but activities related to it such as soliciting is considered criminal.
Bangladesh: Hindu temple volunteer hacked to death in Jhenaidah
Police say the motive for the killing is still unclear.
Grizzly bear mauls cyclist to death near Glacier National Park in Montana
The incident took place in the Halfmoon Lakes area in the Flathead National Forest.
US compensates family of Cameroonian boy killed by vehicle in UN convoy
The family was given a million Central African francs along with provisions such as flour, sugar and salt.
India SC rejects petition against Section 377 that criminalises homosexuality, asks petitioners to approach chief justice
Chief Justice of India is already hearing petitions that want Section 377 to be scrapped.
Italy, Netherlands agree to split two-year term to serve as non-permanent members on UNSC
Italy, Sweden and the Netherlands were vying for two spots reserved for Western Europe.
Bangladesh police charge 7 over murder of Italian aid worker Cesare Tavella
Among the accused is a senior member of the opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party.
Mexico women subjected to shocking sexual abuse says Amnesty
Mexican law enforcement authorities allegedly used rape and torture in the war on drugs.
EgyptAir flight MS804: French experts fix flight data recorder
The data from the recorder could help explain what caused the plane to crash.
Unicef says 25 children reportedly killed in air strikes in Syrian town of al-Qurayyah
Unicef said health workers in the area pulled out bodies of dead children from the rubble.
First ship enters newly enlarged Panama canal
The $5.2bn project now allows for the passage of bigger ships through the waterway.
Five dead, several wounded in suicide attacks in eastern Lebanon
The police are searching the village and the nearby areas for suspects
China: 35 killed as bus bursts into flames after crashing
Bus was carrying 56 people when it crashed in Hunan province.
Syria: Russia and regime air strikes on Isis targets kill 60 civilians
Daesh targets in Al Qurayyah in Deir ez-Zor province pounded.
Iceland elections: Initial results put Gudni Johannesson ahead
The historian is poised to beat businesswoman Halla Tomasdottir.