Russia Busts Terror Attack Plot on Chemical Facility in Kirov
North Caucasus Islamic extremists 'planned' to bomb facility storing VX, sarin and Soman.
India Charges Crew of Detained US Ship Seaman Guard Ohio
Case filed against crew of Sierra Leone-flagged vessel under Indian Arms Act.
Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei Raps US Ahead of Geneva Talks
Khamenei takes swipe at Hawkish Obama before nuclear talks.
North Korea 'Developing' Ballistic Missile Five Times Faster Than Sound
Iran said to be involved in surface-to-ship weapon with range of 200-300 km.
Iran Hopes to Join Brics Group to Beat US-led Sanctions
Iran already has warm ties with Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.
India Seizes US Ship with Armed Crew
Indian maritime officials detain ship without valid arms documents.
Israel Discovers Explosives-Laden Secret Tunnel to Gaza
Israeli Defence Forces unearth two-and-a-half kilometre long tunnel.
US Troops Capture Top Pakistan Taliban Militant Latif Mehsud
Insurgent said to be close aide of Hakimullah Mehsud, chief of Tehreek-e-Taliban.
India Turns Focus on Relief Measures as Cyclone Phailin Weakens
Cyclonic conditions and heavy rains to continue in eastern coastal regions of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh as officials assessing extent of damage.
Syria Civil War: Russia Says Rebels Trained in Afghanistan on Chemical Weapons Use
Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says anti-Assad groups being trained by foreigners.
Cyclone Phailin to Hit India's Odisha and Andhra Pradesh Coasts
Thousands moved to safer areas while army and navy braced for worst.
Edward Snowden Fallout: Brazil to Host Global Anti-NSA Summit over Internet Surveillance
Global summit on tackling spy agencies' activities to take place in Rio de Janerio.
GameLink Offers Miley Cyrus $1m to Direct Porn Film
Former Hannah Montana star has been approached by a major porn company to direct an X-rated movie.
Afghan Taliban Takes a Dig at US over Government Shutdown
Taliban tells Americans not to trust US politicians, who 'suck blood of own their people'.
Britain Inching Towards Renewed Diplomatic Ties with Iran
Foreign Secretary William Hague announces both Iran and UK to appoint non-resident charge d'affaires.
US Shutdown: Obama Says Republicans 'Don't Get to Demand Ransom'
US president calls on Republicans to end government shutdown and lift debt ceiling before any negotiations on fiscal issues.
Russia Prepares Paintball Combat Plan for Troops
Moscow security body advises paintball could be used in simulated combat exercises.
Turkey's Erdogan Considers Assad a 'Terrorist and not Politician'
Prime minister also criticises John Kerry for praising Assad on chemical weapons elimination.
North Korean Army on High Alert Over US-led Naval Exercise
Kim Jong-un orders Pyongyang's military to be wary of US-led naval exercises in the Sea of Japan and warns US of 'horrible disaster'.
US Navy Seals Fail to Capture Al-Shabaab Commander in Somalia
Ikrima, blamed for East Africa and Mombasa bombings, eludes SEAL team.
North Korea Threatens Pre-Emptive Strikes against South Korea and US
Pyongyang warns against military provocation over its nuclear activities.
Egypt Clashes Kill Dozens on Yom Kippur War Anniversary
Scores killed as supporters and opponents of ousted president Mohamed Morsi stage show of strength on 40th anniversary of 1973 war with Israel.
Iran Arrests Four Intruders at Nuclear Facility
Iran's Atomic Energy Organisation chief says 'saboteurs' caught 'red-handed'.
Four Saudi Men Face Lashes and Imprisonment for Dancing Naked on Car
Men, two of them security personnel, punished for violating strict Saudi Sharia law.
US Confirms Somalia and Libya Raids Targeting Top Islamists
Pentagon confirms capture of top al-Qaida leader in Libyan capital Tripoli as high-profile al-Shabaab militant in Somalia escapes.
Lampedusa Boat Sinking Turns Focus on Snowballing Refugee Crisis
Italy, Malta and Spain at receiving end as Mediterranean becomes preferred route into Europe.
Foreign Troops Attack al-Shabaab in Southern Somalia
'Western' troops storm southern Somali town of Barawe, targeting Islamist militia, responsible for Nairobi Westgate mall siege.
Mexican Authorities Capture Guatemala Drug Kingpin
Drug lord Eduardo Villatoro Cano, nicknamed 'Guayo Cano', was arrested in southern state of Chiapas near Mexico-Guatemala border.
US Shutdown 'Hampering Implementation of Iran Sanctions'
Offices enforcing curbs on Iran stretched for resources due to shutdown.
Lampedusa Boat Sinking: 300 Migrants Feared Dead as Italy Mourns
UN official blames Italy's 'repressive' immigrant policies for mid-sea disaster in which people from Eritrea, Somalia and Ghana have perished.
