Japan marks 5th anniversary of Fukushima nuclear disaster
Deadly quake triggered a massive tsunami in 2011 leaving up to 19,000 people either dead or missing.
Aung San Suu Kyi ruled out as Myanmar's next president as she gives approval to Htin Kyaw
Although Htin Kyawis tipped to win, the Nobel laureate once stated that she would be 'above' the president.
Afghan forces foil Taliban attack in Helmand province
All 10 militants were killed in fierce battle that followed attacks on government offices in Gereshk district.
US expresses concern over Iran's ballistic missile tests
Secretary of State John Kerry spoke to his Iranian counterpart over the launches that could potentially target Israel.
Pakistan rules out selling nuclear technology to Saudi Arabia
Islamabad clarifies that its nuclear weapons are for domestic purposes and for deterrence.
Afghan women's football team get jerseys with in-built hijab for International Women's Day
Danish sportswear firm Hummel unveils hijabs for Afghan women footballers.
Kim Jong-un claims North Korea has already miniaturised nuclear warheads
For the first time Kim directly comments on Pyongyang's abilities to miniaturise nuclear warheads.
North Korea steals data from South Korean officials' smartphones
North Korean hackers pick up data from smartphones of top South Korean officials in high-profile cyber attack.
Isis attempted to kidnap Malaysian PM Najib Razak and other top ministers
Malaysia's deputy prime minister reveals Kuala Lumpur thwarted Daesh militants' kidnap attempt.
White House learnt about Netanyahu's cancellation of US trip via media reports
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declined White House's offer to hold talks with President Obama.
EU and Turkey agree 1 for 1 refugee swap but final approval on €3bn deal will take longer
David Cameron called the deal a 'basis for a breakthrough' that could end people smuggling.
Maha Shivratri: India on high alert over possible Mumbai-style attack by Pakistani militants on festival day
Indian intelligence agencies step up security across Gujarat and New Delhi fearing terror attacks.
Chicken burger named 'Minister of National Deliciousness' after Canada's first Sikh defence minister
Canada's Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan 'approves' tandoori-spiced patty burger created by Vancouver café.
France's Francois Hollande bestows highest honour on Saudi crown prince for anti-terror efforts
French decision to award Legion d'Honneur to Saudi Arabia's Mohammed bin Nayef derided by activists.
North Korea renews nuclear threat as US and South Korea begin largest-ever military drill
Annual exercises begin in the backdrop of heightened tensions caused by North's nuclear and missile tests.
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar – The Indian guru who wants to bring Isis to peace talks
Exclusive: Indian spiritual leader and founder of Art of Living hopes to resolve Middle East conflicts through dialogue.
US naval fleet enters South China Sea near disputed territories
American fleet, which includes destroyers and cruisers, is led by aircraft carrier USS John C Stennis.
Spain confiscates 20,000 jihadi military uniforms bound for Isis and al Nusra
The military uniforms were labelled second-hand clothes and disguised as humanitarian aid to Syria and Iraq.
North Korea fires missiles after UN approves crippling sanctions
All of Pyongyang's projectiles fell into the sea but Seoul said it was keeping a close watch.
Al-Qaeda hacks Indian railways website urging Muslims to take up jihad
Leader of al-Qaeda's arm in Indian sub-continent exhorts Islamic followers to wake up from 'slumber'.
Dubai setting up world's largest wholesale city worth £5.9bn
Dubai Wholesale City will cover 500 million square feet area and intends to boost global wholesale trade.
Kim Jong-un visits missile factory as UNSC delays voting on North Korea sanctions
UN Security Council postpones voting by 24 hours after Russia asks for more time to closely study sanctions.
Hundreds of Indian jobseekers made to write exams in underwear to prevent cheating
Army officials say they did not have enough time to frisk all 1,100-odd candidates, so asked them to strip.
Mass grave in Burundian capital Bujumbura shown to public
Burundian government blames anti-government elements for the killings.
UN Security Council to vote on North Korea sanctions amid fears over Russia stonewalling measures
Russia expressed concerns that harsher sanctions may affect North Korean people instead of Kim Jong-un regime.
Nasa and Lockheed Martin begin work on quieter supersonic passenger jet
Nasa's Quesst jetliner would create a supersonic 'heartbeat', a soft thump.
Afghanistan to produce 4 tonnes of saffron in 2016, to replace opium harvest
Afghan authorities want to replace illegal poppy harvest with legal saffron production to boost export.
Swiss referendum results reject deportation of foreigners over minor crimes
Final results show 58.9% voters reject right-wing's proposals calling to expel foreigners for lower-level offences.
Nigeria eliminates thousands of ghost workers, saving millions of pounds
The Nigerian government during its latest audit identified that nearly 24,000 staff were non-existent.
India hints at decline in open defecation but up to 600 million still have no toilets
Indian government admits more than half of population still have no access to toilets and defecate in the open.
