China: Series of Blasts in Xinjiang Kill Two and Injure Many
One of three explosions hit busy shopping centre in Luntai, where Uighur rebels have been launching attacks.
Afghan Rivals Abdullah and Ghani Sign Power-Sharing Agreement
Deal gives presidency to Ghani and PM-equivalent post to Abdullah.
China and Iran Set to Hold Joint Naval Exercise in Persian Gulf
Chinese warship and destroyer from Gulf of Aden are now in Bandar Abbas for drill.
Alan Henning's Wife Barbara Appeals to Isis to Release British Hostage
Barbara Henning, wife of British aid worker held hostage by Islamist militants, urges group to free 'peaceful and selfless man'.
Turkish Hostages Freed From Isis Without Ransom Payment or Violence
Turkish intelligence officials say no prisoner swap was also involved in freeing 49 hostages, without revealing details of the operation.
Ukraine and Pro-Russian Separatists Reach Ceasefire Deal at Minsk Talks
Both sides agree to withdraw 'foreign mercenaries' and heavy weapons immediately.
Isis Frees 49 Turkish Hostages Held in Iraq's Mosul
Turkish PM Ahmet Davutoglu announces freeing of diplomatic staff and family members by Sunni insurgents.
Polish Archaeologists Find Hidden Nazi Gas Chamber where 250,000 Jews Thought To Have Died
Archaeologists discover gas chambers of Nazi concentration camps in Sobibór in eastern Poland.
India: Doordarshan News Reader Fired for Pronouncing Chinese President Xi Jinping's Name as Eleven Jinping
Part-time news reader on India's government-run television channel mistakes Xi for Roman numeral.
Nigerian Troops Capture Boko Haram Leader and Kill 60 Militants
High-ranking Islamist leader captured after gunfight between militants and Nigerian troops in Borno.
Isis Terror Plot against Australia's Parliament and Prime Minister Thwarted
Militants linked to Iraqi Isis said to have been plotting 'Mumbai-style' attack on Australia.
Iranian President Hassan Rohani Calls US Led Anti-Isis Coalition 'A Joke'
Iran questions credibility of nations which are part of US led anti-Isis coalition.
Pope Francis Rejects Extra Security During Trip to Muslim-Majority Albania Despite Isis Assassination Threats
Pope Francis to press ahead with meeting crowds in open-topped vehicle, despite warnings.
American Detained for Attempting to Swim to North Korea to Meet Kim Jong-un
South Korean marines arrest US national of suspected Arab descent as he tries to swim across Han River.
North Korean Leader Kim Jong-un 'To Visit China in Near Future'
China's envoy to South Korea says North Korean leader may visit Beijing to maintain bilateral relations.
Alan Henning: Al-Qaeda Urges Isis to Release British Aid Worker
Syrian arm of al-Qaeda appealed to Isis to free Henning as he was innocent and helping Muslims.
Iraq Crisis: US Steps Up Anti-Isis Campaign and Launches First Airstrikes after Paris Talks
American warplanes target key Isis positions south of capital Baghdad to help Iraqi ground forces.
Kabul Blast Targeting Foreign Convoy Kills Dozens
Afghan capital rocked by suicide bombing with at least two foreign soldiers and many civilians are feared dead.
Indian Men Who Joined Isis 'Set to Return Home' From Iraq
Security agencies in a fix over prosecuting radicals as they have not committed crimes in India.
Scottish Independence: Queen Tells Voters to 'Think Carefully' Ahead of Referendum
Monarch makes rare intervention amid reports suggesting Queen is concerned about referendum.
US Led Anti-Isis Coalition to Talk Strategy in Paris
Diplomats from more than 30 countries set to participate in Paris conference to address Iraq crisis.
Boat Carrying 250 African Immigrants Sinks off Libyan Coast; Most Feared Dead
Ferry with more than 250 passengers capsizes as struggling Libyan navy rescues only 26 people so far.
North Korea 'Developing Submarine-based Ballistic Missile System'
South Korea suspects Pyongyang could be building submarine-launched ballistic missile.
David Haines Beheading: Australia to Deploy Troops in Iraq to Combat Isis
Super Hornet aircraft and Royal Australian Air Force will be part of deployment.
David Haines Beheading: Cameron Vows to Hunt Down Isis Jihadists Responsible for 'Evil Murder'
Prime Minister due to hold meeting of Cobra to plan response to beheading of British aid worker.
James Foley Beheading: Family Says US Threatened Them over Isis Ransom Payment Decision
Foley's mother says Obama administration officials warned family of legal action if they paid a ransom to son's captors.
US Military Action against Isis Stokes 'War' of Words over Terminology
While John Kerry refuses to use the term 'war,' Obama administration officials say US is 'at war with Isis'.
Scottish Girl Fighting in Syria Vows to Hoist Isis Flag in UK
Aqsa Mahmood from Glasgow takes to Twitter to air extremist views.
Scottish Independence: Whisky-Loving North Korea 'Backs' Breakaway
North Korea said to be keen on close bilateral trade relations with independent Scotland.
Iraq Crisis: CIA's New Estimate Triples Number of Isis Fighters
US intelligence agency says Isis could muster 20,000 to 35,000 Islamist fighters drawn from 80 countries..
