British tourist gored to death by Thai elephant in front of teenage daughter
Elephant gets agitated turning on its handler and trampling a 36-year old tourist during a trek.
Raul Castro seeks aid from France as Paris rolls out red carpet
France's Francois Hollande set to increase Paris's economic foothold in the Caribbean island.
Indian state Arunachal Pradesh battling to crawl out of president rule
Opposition party Congress challenges federal government in top court over implementation of presidential rule.
Tokyo protected by Patriot missile interceptors amid North Korea threat
Japan mobilises surface-to-air missiles across the country as Pyongyang reportedly prepares for missile launch.
China warns of 'extremely dangerous consequences' after US sails warship near disputed island
Washington sails USS Curtis Wilbur, guided missile destroyer, close to disputed South China Sea island.
Iowa caucuses to formally kick off US presidential race
Republican favourite Donald Trump marginally leads Ted Cruz as Hillary Clinton deadlocked with Bernie Sanders.
Three rhinos poached in India's Kaziranga National Park for horns
Poachers manage to flee with rhino horns in Kaziranga National Park, a Unesco world heritage site.
Holocaust Memorial Day 2016: Iran's Khamenei questions veracity of genocide
Iranian supreme leader releases video questioning historical accounts of the Holocaust.
South Korean military on alert over North Korea long-range missile launch speculation
Seoul neither denies nor confirms North Korea's alleged preparations for an imminent missile launch.
Iran to strike agreement with carmaker Peugeot as President Rouhani helps broker trade deals
The Iranian President is to sign several business deals during his visit to France.
Egypt: Hundreds of political activists and Sisi critics have vanished say rights groups
Large-scale crushing of dissent has seen 'enforced disappearance' of many.
Pakistan to start ferry services to Iran linking Karachi and Chabahar
Pakistan's ferry services from Karachi and Gwadar is aimed at boosting tourism and pilgrimage.
Taiwan president to visit disputed South China Sea island to convey Chinese New Year wishes
Ma Ying-jeou will land in Taiwan-controlled island of Itu Aba in Spratly archipelago amid territorial tensions.
Iran president Hassan Rouhani asks Pope Francis to pray for him
Iranian president and Catholic leader have 40-minute private conversation at the Vatican discussing conflicts.
Twitterati take a dig at Modi-Hollande's Titanic-like pose
French President Francois Hollande is on a three-day tour of India.
Pakistani official mocks English skills of hackers who brought down ministry website
Low-level hackers brought down health ministry website to protest recent attack on Bacha Khan University
Isis releases new threat video against Malaysia prompting security scale-up
Malaysian authorities augment security measures as new recording surfaces in the wake of Jakarta attacks.
Afghan Taliban wants UN sanctions lifted and prisoners freed to hold peace talks
Taliban lists pre-conditions to join four-way peace negotiations following informal talks in Doha.
French President Francois Hollande lands in India for 3-day visit, all eyes on Rafale deal
The French president will be the chief guest for India's Republic Day celebrations on 26 January in New Delhi.
Iran finalises purchase of 114 Airbus planes but wants 400 more passenger jets
Tehran pushing to revamp its aviation sector as it emerges from economic isolation.
US East Coast blizzard: 10,200 flights cancelled, airports shut in major cities
Blizzard with hurricane-force winds has paralysed life in the East Coast causing widespread travel disruption.
Myanmar frees 102 political prisoners ahead of power transition
UK-New Zealand citizen Philip Blackwood, who was jailed for insulting Buddhism, was also released.
Washington's $1.7bn payout to Iran sparks speculation over ransom for freed Americans
Washington denies latest financial settlement was ransom money paid to Iranian regime for freeing hostages.
Iran: Hassan Rouhani furious after Khamenei-backed hardliners ban reformist candidates
Political infighting between moderates and hardliners flare up in Iran ahead of elections in February.
Chinese central bank to launch its own digital currency
People's Bank of China believes the move will give policymakers better control over money supply.
Afghanistan setting up its first women's university in Kabul
Afghan first lady Rula Ghani announced that preparations have begun for establishing the university.
Tajikistan: Police 'convince' 1,700 women to remove hijabs, shave beards of 13,000 Muslims
Tajik officials said the crackdown on hijabs and beards is part of measures to end Islamic radicalism.
Isis: Michael Fallon calls for tightening of noose around head of Daesh
Defence chiefs of key US-led coalition vow to accelerate campaign against Isis, after their meeting in Paris.
Charsadda: Taliban vows to punish mastermind behind Pakistan university attack under Sharia law
Pakistani Taliban spokesperson denies carrying out university attack after top commander claimed responsibility.
India: Sunny Leone wins kudos for standing up to 'sexist' interviewer
Bhupendra Chaubey of the television channel CNN-IBN was derided for questions he asked of former porn star.
