Iraq Crisis: Islamists Execute Sunni Clerics for Non-Cooperation
Islamic leaders in Mosul and Tikrit executed by al-Qaida-linked insurgents for not falling in line.
Iraq Isis Crisis: PM Announces Death Penalty for Deserting Troops
Nouri al-Maliki's announcement follows desertions by security men as Isis insurgents seize key towns.
Tony Blair Says US-led Invasion Did Not Cause Present Iraq Crisis
Former UK prime minister blames administration of Nouri al-Maliki and Syrian civil war for crisis.
Pakistan Airstrikes in North Waziristan Target Uzbek Militants 'Killing 150'
Pakistani fighter jets pound militant hideouts in mountainous Dehgan area killing dozens.
Satao, World's Biggest Elephant, Killed by Poachers in Kenya
Bull elephant, famous for its long tusks, found dead in Tsavo East National Park.
Israeli Defence Firm Turns Flying Drones into Precision Missiles
Israel Aerospace Industries modifies Harop drone into 'suicide UAV'.
Iraq Isis Uprising: Thousands Volunteer to Fight Islamic Militants
Following Iraq's senior-most Shiite cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani's call, Iraqi civilians join battle against Sunni insurgents.
Ukraine Military Plane with Dozens Aboard Shot Down
Ilyushin-76 military transport plane was carrying 49 people, food supplies and other equipment when shot down by separatists in Luhansk.
Japan and China Trade Blame over Fighter Jets' Close Encounter
Tokyo summons Chinese ambassador to Japan over incident above East China Sea islands.
Turkey on High Alert as Sunni Militants Advance in Iraq
All state institutions in Turkey are on high alert as 80 Turkish nationals including consul general are held hostages in Iraq.
Iraqi Security Forces Ripping Off Their Uniforms and Fleeing Naked
Al-Qaida-inspired Isil militants advancing at lightning speed capturing cities and moving towards Baghdad.
Ukraine to Shut Down Border With Russia: Does Not Rule Out Planting Land Mines
Kiev's senior adviser says Ukraine is planning to shut down Russia border immediately.
Iraqi PM Offers to Arm Fleeing Civilians in Mosul to Combat ISIL Militants
Tens of thousands of Iraqis, including troops and security personnel, flee Mosul after Sunni militants seize control.
Chinese Smartphone App Names and Shames Air Polluting Factories
Chinese environment group launches smartphone app for public to monitor polluting factories across mainland in real time.
William Hague and Angelina Jolie to Open London Summit on Rape in War Zones
Global conference will discuss ways to end sexual violence against women in conflict zones.
Pakistani Jets Pound Taliban Stronghold Following Karachi Airport Siege
Aerial bombing by Pakistan's F-16 fighter jets kills at least 15 suspected militants in Tirah valley bordering Afghanistan.
India: Five Bodies of Hyderabad Students Washed Away in Beas River Recovered
As many as 19 students still missing in incident, in Manali, Himachal Pradesh.
Karachi Airport Siege: Pakistani Taliban Was on 'Hijack' Mission
Jinnah International Airport attackers tried to seize aircraft sparking intense gunfight.
India: Seven Held for Dismembering Baby to Bring Treasure Trove
Sacrifice, allegedly driven by Islamic belief, took place in south Indian state of Karnataka.
Wave of Car Bombs Rips through Baghdad Killing Dozens
Series of blasts kill at least 60 people across Baghdad's Shiite-dominated neighbourhoods.
Egypt Gears up for Al-Sisi's Inauguration amid Heavy Security
Former army chief Abdul Fattah al-Sisi to be sworn in as Egyptian president as security tightened across key places in capital Cairo.
Wikileaks Welcomes CIA to Twitter by Taking a Dig at Spy Agency
USA's Central Intelligence Agency joins Twitter and Facebook to share 'unclassified information' with the public.
Petro Poroshenko Sworn in as Ukraine President Pledging to Retake Crimea from Russia
'Crimea is, was and always will be Ukrainian soil,' asserts Ukraine's new President Petro Poroshenko in his inaugural speech.
Petro Poroshenko Set to Be Sworn in as Ukraine President
Poroshenko to be inaugurated following his handshake and talks with Vladimir Putin at D-Day landings anniversary at Normandy, France.
India: 5-Year-Old's Penis Chopped Off by Landlord for Urinating in His Field
Police yet to arrest suspects who remain at large following the ghastly incident in a village in Uttar Pradesh.
G7 Threatens Tougher Measures on Russia over Ukraine
Leaders of G7 nations warn Russia of fresh sanctions if Moscow does not help resolve Ukraine crisis
Canada Moncton Gun Rampage: Suspect Identified as 24-year-old Justin Bourque
Gunman opens fire killing three police officers and injuring two others as authorities launch manhunt in Moncton, New Brunswick.
India: Woman's Head Blown to Pieces in Front of Her Children after She Resists Rape Attempt
In the northeastern Indian state of Meghalaya, a woman was shot dead at point blank range by members of a militant outfit for resisting rape.
US Secret Service Looking for Software to Detect Sarcastic Smileys and Internet Posts
Secret Service calls for analytical tool to 'detect sarcasm and false positives' in cyberspace.
Major Industrial Powers Convene Without Russia for First Time in 17 Years but Putin Unperturbed by G7 Snub
Leaders of G7 nations are in Brussels for two-day summit to discuss geo-political tensions, economy and energy policies.
