China-Japan Row over Island Sovereignty Rages on
Japan’s Shinzo Abe and China’s Li Keqiang stick to hardline stance on Senkaku/Diaoyu islands.
Cyprus Postpones Parliament Session on Savings Levy
Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades, whose party does not have a majority in parliament, says deal necessary to avert chaotic bankruptcy.
China Strengthening Transport Links with North Korea to Boost Trade
China setting up bullet train network between Dandong and Hunchun, apart from other projects.
India: Swiss Woman Gang-raped by Eight Men
Woman on bicycle tour of central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh with her husband sexually assaulted.
US to Deploy Missile Interceptors to Counter North Korea Threat
US Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel confirms that 14 more surface-to-air missiles will be deployed on west coast.
Iran and Hezbollah Building a 100,000-Strong Syrian Army to Fight for Assad
Tehran masterminding plans to create 100,000-strong militant army, says Israeli intelligence chief Aviv Kochavi.
Syria: Hollande and Cameron to Urge EU to Lift Arms Embargo
France and Britain call for arming Syrian rebels to balance battle against Assad.
Pope Francis Warns Church Against Becoming a 'Compassionate NGO'
New pope urges Catholic Church to go back to its gospel foundations in his first public Mass to Cardinals inside Sistine Chapel.
India: 'Pakistani' Militants Dressed as Cricketers Kill Five Troops in Kashmir [PHOTOS]
Attack took place near a school in Srinagar in India-administered Kashmir.
North Korea Army Pledges 'Merciless' Attack on US and South Korea [VIDEO]
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un commands troops to 'drive enemy into a fire pit' if ordered.
Syria Civil War: Two Million Children Affected, Says Charity
Syrian children used as porters, guards and human shields, says UK charity Save the Children.
US Threatens Pakistan with Sanctions over Iran Gas Pipeline Deal
Washington's warning comes hours after inauguration of final phase of Iran-Pakistan natural gas pipeline.
Falkland Islanders Vote to Remain British Overseas Territory [VIDEO]
Overwhelming 'Yes' by islanders to stay loyal to UK with just three out of 1,517 votes against.
Cardinals Head to Rome Conclave to Choose New Pope
Secretive conclave inside Vatican's Sistine Chapel likely to go on for days as there is no clear frontrunner.
Top Seoul Military Officials 'Played Golf' amid Pyongyang's Threat over Drill
US-South Korea joint military exercise underway amid high tensions in Korean peninsula.
Delhi Gang Rape: Main Accused Found Dead in 'Prison Suicide' [VIDEO]
Indian government orders inquiry into the death of Ram Singh, who was under suicide watch in Tihar Jail.
US and Taliban Bombers Working Hand in Hand: Hamid Karzai
Afghan president says recent suicide bombings intended to prove foreign troops' indispensability.
North Korea Forces Await 'Final Strike Order' from Kim Jong-un [VIDEO]
North Korea's mouthpiece Rodong Sinmun says nuclear weapons also in readiness.
Venezuela to Vote on New President on 14 April
Acting president Nicolas Maduro to face Henrique Capriles in fresh presidential election following Hugo Chavez's death.
Kenya Election Results: PM Odinga to Contest Kenyatta's 'Victory'
Raila Odinga to go to court if Uhuru Kenyatta is officially declared winner of the election in Kenya.
Kabul Suicide Attack Kills Nine during Chuck Hagel's Visit
Afghan Taliban claims responsibility for attack saying it is a "message" for Hagel who is to hold talks with President Hamid Karzai .
North Korea Vows to Press Ahead With Nuclear Programme
North Korea rejects UN resolution saying it has been engineered by US.
Venezuela: Nicolas Maduro Takes over as Interim President
Maduro pledges loyalty to Hugo Chavez and appoints late leader's son-in-law Jorge Arreaza as vice-president.
Hugo Chavez's Funeral to be Attended by World Leaders
Chavez's body to be embalmed and kept on permanent display in museum.
Osama Bin Laden's Son-in-law and Spokesman Sulaiman Abu Ghaith Arrested [VIDEO]
Top al-Qaida militant, accused of role in 9/11 attack, to be tried in New York.
North and South Korea on Course for War
North Korea puts ballistic missile with nuclear warhead on standby and abandons peace pacts while South Korea calls emergency meeting.
Hugo Chavez a Symbol of 'Pure Innocence & Kindness' - Ahmadinejad
Iranian president making common cause with Latin American nations after nuclear sanctions.
South Korea Military Warns of 'Strong' Retaliation against North
Tensions high in Korean peninsula after new sanctions proposal and North Korea threat.
Hugo Rafael Chavez Frias: From Humble Origins to Global Powerhouse [VIDEO]
Hugo Chavez, known for bringing down poverty and raising living standards, was also an autocrat.
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, Aged 58, Dies [VIDEO]
Vice-president Nicolas Maduro becomes interim leader after Chavez loses battle with cancer.
