Hundreds of activists marched against Beijing involvement in Hong Kong oath controversy
A court is hearing the case against the pro-independence lawmakers who are barred from taking their oath.
Activists chain themselves to the gates of the Russian embassy to protest 'annihilation' of Aleppo
Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson had encouraged anti-war protests outside the embassy in London in October.
North Korea appoints new UK ambassador after 'human scum' defection scandal
The embassy has not yet responded to a request for comment on the fate of his predecessor, Hyon Hak-bong.
Two US soldiers killed in Taliban attack in Afghan battleground province
Afghan police said as many as 26 civilians died in the raid against Taliban fighters.
Mosul refugees prepare to face a new threat as winter weather approaches
The UNHCR winter assistance programme was launched this week, but remains severely underfunded.
Pro-independence lawmakers in Hong Kong cause a brawl in new attempt to read their oath
The two lawmakers had previously used the ceremony to protest China's control of Hong Kong.
Russia announces new 10-hour humanitarian pause in Aleppo on 4 November
Most residents refused to leave in the October humanitarian pause fearing arrest from government forces.
Iraqi forces fly Iraqi flag as they enter Mosul for the first time in two years
The army took control of the eastern neighbourhood of Gogjali, about 8km from the city centre.
Japanese journalist with links to Isis detained by Kurdish forces near Mosul
The veteran war reporter is notorious for his friendly relationship with Islamist groups.
Florentine nobleman Prince Filippo Corsini killed in London bike crash
The 21-year-old prince was a member of one of Florence's oldest families.
John Kerry fears Aleppo could be bombed 'into smithereens'
Tensions with Russia over the Syrian conflict are growing source of concerns to stability in the West.
Is South Korea being ruled by a 'shaman and eight fairies'?
President Park Geun-hye was influenced in policy-making by her cult confidante.
Dutch far-right politician Geert Wilders boycotts his hate speech trial
The far-right politician has been tweeting from his account in protest of the 'political trial'.
Southern bosses issue ultimatum in bid to stop upcoming railway strikes
A series of 48-hour strikes are scheduled for November and December.
Lebanon elects Michel Aoun president after 29-month political deadlock
Hezbollah supported the former general's leadership bid.
Iraqi special forces close to entering Mosul's Isis-held eastern outskirts
The troops are about 3km away as they advance under heavy fire.
In the world wide web of the Pirate Party, Iceland is the exception and not the rule
The electoral success of the Pirate Party in Iceland remains unmatched across the world.
Anti-Assad rebels launch large counteroffensive against regime forces in embattled Aleppo
The offensive aims to break the siege of rebel-controlled eastern Aleppo.
Iceland Pirate Party soars in popularity and eyes victory in tomorrow's elections
Voters see the four-year-old party as outsiders seeking to increase transparency.
Venezuela opposition parties call general strike following violent protests
Vatican-sponsored talks between the government and opposition forces will take place on 30 October.
US-led coalition plans assault on Raqqa to leave Isis with nowhere to go
The operations to retake the Isis-controlled city will begin while the Islamists are under attack in Mosul.
Destruction in central Italy leaves people displaced after powerful earthquakes
The second, stronger seismic wave was felt in Rome, more than 200km away from the earthquake's epicentre.
Israel fury at 'garbage' Unesco resolution on Jerusalem
Israel suspended ties to the UN organisation over the controversial resolutions.
Italian PM blasts Europe for lack of solidarity as 700 more refugees arrive in Sicily
Matteo Renzi warned Italy cannot take so many arrivals - 153,450 so far in 2016 - for another year.
Isis executed dozens of former police in Mosul and used civilians as shields as Iraqi army approached
Isis fighters distrust civilians with armed training as they attempt to crush any possible resistance.
Female MPs across the world routinely face rape and death threats
Female lawmakers reported the threats which follow the murder of British MP Jo Cox.
Amnesty International accuses US-led coalition forces of killing civilians in Syria
An investigation carried out by the group suggests coalition forces failed to protect civilians.
Children, women and the disabled among Isis' victims as Mosul fighting continues
The UN human rights staff received reports of extrajudicial killings and summary executions in the Mosul area.
Barricades block arrival of women refugees in small Italian town of Gorino
Interior Minister Angelino Alfano said the protest 'does not make Italy proud'.
Women in Iceland protest gender pay gap by leaving work early every year
Women's Day Off has been observed for the past 11 years in memory of a massive strike in 1975.
