LSE's Islamic Society holds banquet that separates men and women
London School of Economics says dinner a private function but is raising the issue with the society.
Russian withdrawal from Syria takes world by surprise but seen as positive push for peace talks
World leaders say the pull out was unexpected but it clears the way for dialogue in Geneva.
Malaysia: Australia's ABC crew deported after authorities change mind on charging them
Malaysian police did not give reason for not filing charges against Linton Besser and Louie Eroglu.
1MDB scandal: Malaysian Bar to debate motion calling on Attorney General Mohamed Apandi to resign
Top legal body points to AG's decisions over PM Najib Razak and state-owned firms.
Japan: 2 tube drivers sue Osaka government after their bonuses were cut for not shaving off beards
City's grooming code bans beards and requires women to wear makeup at work.
Chinese job advert: Wanted female manager to run rubber factory and marry owner's son
Job ad talks about manager qualifications as well as qualities needed in wife.
Missing Malaysia Airlines MH370: Chinese families insist plane did not crash
Chinese next-of-kins face problems organising themselves and prefer to remain anonymous.
Malaysia: 2 ABC Australian journalists detained after trying to approach Prime Minister Najib Razak
Reporter Linton Besser and cameraman Louie Eroglu barred from leaving Malaysia.
Iran Oil Minister Bijan Zanganeh says $70 per barrel is 'suitable' oil price
Iran will only join oil freeze talks once own output hits 4 million bopd.
Schools, museums and libraries to be cleaned less often as Glasgow City Council faces budget shortfall
Council also threatens to cut 1,500 posts next year with Scotland Police and cultural grants affected.
Hong Kong schools to get better counselling support after 4 pupils commit suicide in five days
Critics however say move fails to address fundamental problems in education system.
Two Canadians and a Norwegian held hostage in the Philippines ask for help from their governments
Their al-Qaeda-linked captors have issued a one-month deadline for their demands to be met.
Twitter support #RespectMyPM for Malaysian leader Najib backfires and turns into #SuspectMyPM
Social media users poke fun at move by Najib's supporters to drum support for the prime minister.
Missing Malaysia Airlines MH370: Relatives post heart-breaking messages on Facebook
They vow to continue the fight to search for their loved ones.
Malaysia's 1MDB scandal: Ex-Goldman Sachs banker Tim Leissner subpoenaed by US over fund probe
US investigators led by the FBI's New York office investigating if funds were embezzled from 1MDB.
Legality of deal struck between the EU and Turkey over refugees questioned
Deal breaches international law and puts refugees in danger of being sent back to war zone.
Israel: US tourist killed by Palestinian identified as 29-year old Army veteran Taylor Force
Force's wife was severely injured in the incident, according to early reports.
Missing MH370: Petition pushing for search to continue gains momentum
Family members lament over lack of transparency and answers on missing plane.
MH370: International civil aviation body sets new rules on real-time tracking of civilian aircraft
Changes to take effect from now and 2021, say International Civil Aviation Organisation.
Missing MH370: Malaysia to release interim report at 3pm local time on 8 March
The statement will be released to family members first and then to the public
Muslim countries urge international community to ban products from 'occupied territories'
OIC calls for end to Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories.
Volkswagen emissions scandal: Carmaker defends decision to delay announcing it cheated on tests
Company's lawyers say it was a legitimate move aimed at striking deal with US regulators.
Isis planning 'enormous and spectacular attacks' in the UK, warns anti-terror chief Mark Rowley
Anti-terror bosses fear Daesh has capability and intent to stage a mass-casualty attack in the west.
Missing Malaysia Airlines MH370: What next for families on second anniversary?
While some families still hold out hope passengers still alive, others have filed lawsuits.
Missing Malaysia Airlines MH370: Another plane part found in Reunion island?
Man who found flaperon last year has found further debris which has been handed over to authorities.
Malaysia says illegal to publish and read Quran in other languages without accompanying Arabic text
Statement seen as warning to Quran reading campaign which promotes reading scriptures in other languages.
Malaysia stands by decision to block access to The Malaysian Insider
Foreign Affairs Ministry says all rights must be exercised responsibly and with accountability.
Malaysia Airlines MH370: Relatives ask Boeing and directly-affected entities to help fund search
In heart breaking statement ahead of 2-year anniversary they say lack of funds should not halt search.
Malaysia Airlines MH370: 'High possibility' debris found off Mozambique came from Boeing 777
Malaysia transport minister urges to avoid undue speculation at this time until debris is confirmed.
1MDB scandal: US expresses concern over Malaysia's crackdown on press freedom
It urges Malaysia to fully respect freedom of expression and free flow of ideas on the internet.