Iraq Isis Crisis: Syria Welcomes Deployment of Peshmerga Forces in Kobani
About 150 Kurdish Peshmerga forces are en route to the Syrian-Turkish border town of Kobani to battle IS militants.
Ukraine President Petro Poroshenko Travels to Donbas to Cast Vote
Poroshenko goes to restive eastern region to vote in parliament election.
Ukrainians Voting for New Parliament amid Political Turmoil
President Petro Poroshenko urges Ukrainians to choose pro-European path.
Brazil's Dilma Rouseff and Aecio Neves Running Neck and Neck in Election
Rouseff's Workers Party seen as having edge over market-friendly Neves as Brazil set for presidential run-off.
Isis Crisis: Marine Becomes First US Casualty of War
Lance Corporal Sean P Neal dies of non-combat injury in US's Operation Inherent Resolve.
BREAKING: Iran Executes Reyhaneh Jabbari, 26-Year-Old Woman Who Killed Her Rapist
Reyhaneh Jabbari was executed at dawn by prison authorities despite relentless calls for clemency from rights groups.
Egypt Declares State of Emergency in Sinai after Attacks Kill 31 Soldiers
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi declares emergency after attacks reportedly by al-Qaida-inspired Ansar Beit al-Maqdis.
Iraq Crisis: US Warns Buyers and Middlemen Involved in Isis Oil Trade
US Treasury official threatens to impose economic sanctions on buyers of Isis oil.
Iraqi Isis Militants 'Use Chlorine Gas' Against Security Forces
Nearly a dozen Iraqi security personnel in hospital near Baghdad with symptoms of chlorine gas poisoning.
Ottawa Shooting: Gunman Michael Zehaf-Bibeau 'Wanted' to Travel to Syria
Muslim convert with dual Libyan citizenship was 'undergoing radicalisation' before Parliament attack.
Iraqi PM Haider al-abadi Discusses Isis Threat With Hassan Rohani in Tehran
Abadi in Tehran as Sunni insurgent group captures areas close to Iranian border.
Total CEO Christophe de Margerie's Death Blamed on 'Drunk' Snow Plough Driver
Initial probe finds driver of snow plough at Moscow's Vnukovo 3 Airport was under influence of alcohol.
Hong Kong Protest Leaders and Officials Set to Hold Crucial Talks
Both sides expect no breakthrough but hope talks will at least help ease tensions as Leung Chun-ying says China will keep off.
Nigeria's Peace Deal with Boko Haram Splits Militant Group
Islamists opposed to peace deal with Nigerian military to form separate group under new leader.
North Korea Vows to Strengthen its Nuclear Programme after Leon Panetta's Memoir
Pyongyang sees US threat in former CIA director's revelations in his memoir.
Hong Kong Leader Blames Foreign Forces for Pro-Democracy Protests
Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying says external forces from different countries are involved in campaign.
Isis Syria News: US Airdrops Arms and Ammunition to Kurdish Fighters in Kobani
Airdrops on Turkish-Syrian border town likely to anger Ankara as Reccep Tayyip Erdogan opposes US arms supplies to Kurds.
Sweden Deploys Planes, Ships and Troops over 'Foreign Underwater Activity'
Sweden detects suspicious underwater activities in Stockholm archipelago as reports blame Russian submarines for tension.
Nigeria: Doubts Arise Over Army-Boko Haram Truce Deal
Absence of official statement from Islamist leader Abubakar Shekau raises doubts.
Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Protesters Re-Erect Barricades after Scuffles with Police
Pro-democracy Occupy demonstrators retake streets in congested Mong Kok district.
North Korea's Kim Jong-un makes Another Appearance with Walking Stick
North Korean leader pays 'field visit' to residential complex during his second appearance after long absence.
India: High-Profile Politician Jayalalithaa Jayaram Given Bail by Supreme Court
Former Tamil Nadu chief minister's supporters cheer bail ahead of Diwali festival.
Nepal Avalanche Toll Mounts as 100 Missing in Upper Dolpa
Bad weather hampering rescue efforts in Annapurna region of Nepal's Himalayas.
Hong Kong: Traffic Returns as Police Clear Protest Barricades
Hong Kong riot police launch dawn operation taking down tents and canopies of pro-democracy protesters.
Isis Panic Triggered by Arab Prayers Written on Turkish Airlines Engines
Airlines staff mistake Arab prayers for Isis warnings and alert airport authorities.
Malaysia Arrests 13 Isis-Linked Suspects Including Students
Suspects, include men and women, planning to head to Iraq and Syria via Turkey.
Rival Koreas Hold High Level Military Talks in Truce Village of Panmunjom
Talks between high-ranking military officials from two Koreas reportedly underway to ease tensions.
Australia Lures Chinese Millionaires by Expanding its Investor Visa Scheme
Australia eases immigration rules for foreign nationals who invest in millions.
Ebola: South Korea on Alert Ahead of Conferences with West African Participants
Extra vigil as participants from Ebola-hit Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia will be attending conferences.
Heathrow to Start Advanced Screening for Ebola Followed by Gatwick and Eurostar
Passengers from affected countries to be checked for Ebola that has killed more than 4,000 in Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia.
