Syrian rebels reject Russia's offer to mediate
Syrian rebel group Free Syrian Army rules out any cooperation with Moscow before it stops bombing.
Israel and Jordan agree on new measures for flashpoint al-Aqsa mosque
Jordan, custodian of holy site to Muslims, Jews and Christians, suggests 24-hour monitoring of compound.
India: Muslim killed after colleague thrusts powerful air hose up his rectum
Victim's family alleges police trying to cover up incident, which has communal tinge.
Russia nears completion of massive military base in Arctic
Moscow's defence ministry says 97% of military compound 'Arctic Trefoil' in Alexandra Land has been completed.
Bashar al-Assad's Moscow visit angers US as Vladimir Putin takes centre stage in Syria
Vladimir Putin's increasing attempts to position himself as a vital power-broker in the Middle East continue.
India suspects Pakistan's role in Sikh unrest in Punjab
Indian authorities confirm role of foreign source in worsening situation in Punjab over Guru Granth Sahib desecration.
EU migrant crisis: Number of refugees arriving at Greek shores crosses half million mark
UN refugee agency says there is a sharp increase in asylum-seekers' arrival in Greece ahead of the winter season.
Violence breaks out in Congo opposition rally claiming 4 lives
Clashes erupt in Congo's capital Brazzaville during rally against proposed referendum.
US and Russia sign memorandum to avoid clashes in Syria's crowded airspace
Under the deal, Moscow and Washington have agreed to maintain 'safe distance' from each other's fighter jets.
Nestle planning Diwali re-launch for Maggi noodles in India
Food giant preparing ground for Maggi's comeback after legal respite.
Pakistan: Children among dead in Quetta bus attack
At least 11 killed in bus bombing in Quetta, provincial capital of restive Balochistan.
Canada: Justin Trudeau elected prime minister as Liberals defeat Stephen Harper's Conservatives
Stephen Harper's Conservatives concede defeat as Liberals win polls by comfortable margin.
CIA director's private email account hacked by high school student
Teenager who secured access to John Brennan's AOL account is believed to be a Palestine sympathiser.
Maldives: Woman escapes death by stoning after Supreme Court overturns verdict
Magistrate court issues death by stoning sentence to woman for committing adultery, but top court overturns verdict.
Kashmir: Third beef-related death sparks fresh tension in India
Mob had set a teenager on fire over rumours that he was involved in cow slaughter.
People with more than 11 moles on right arm prone to skin cancer
More than 100 moles on body could indicate greater melanoma risk, according to a study.
Egypt begins voting in much-awaited parliamentary election
Most candidates are supporters of President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi, former military general.
Migrant crisis: Thousands enter Slovenia from Croatia as Hungary shuts another border
Slovenian authorities make travel arrangements for refugees to reach Austrian frontier.
Typhoon Koppu batters Philippines with one person dead and several missing
Eye of Koppu, locally known as Lando, makes landfall in Luzon island.
Snowden-like leaks blow lid off US drone programme in Africa, Yemen, Pakistan and Afghanistan
Investigative news site Intercept publishes top-secret cables obtained from whistleblower.
Israel-Palestine unrest: UN Security Council to hold emergency session on Jerusalem violence
UNSC's emergency talks take place at Jordan's request as nations urge Israel and Palestine to show restraint.
Chad arrests dozens of burkha-clad women as it battles Islamist attacks
The women were released after paying fines but warned not to wear full veils in public.
India: Husband posts poisonous snake to wife's boss
Husband dispatches package containing live snake and threat letter to wife's colleague.
Myanmar signs limited ceasefire deal with rebels but key groups stay away
President Thein Sein inks truce deal with eight rebel groups in administrative capital, Naypyidaw.
Iran shows off medium and long range missiles in unprecedented TV footage
Tehran state television airs images of secret underground facilities packed with missiles and launchers.
India: 850,000 pharmacies shut as chemists go on strike over online sale of medicines
Critics point out that India's notorious drug industry is getting a taste of its own medicine.
Syria: Iran and Hezbollah to launch ground offensive using Russian airstrikes as cover
Thousands of Iranian troops and Hezbollah fighters gearing up for ground offensive in Syria to retake Aleppo.
UK cyberattack: £20m stolen from British bank accounts hit by sophisticated Dridex malware
Hackers used Dridex malware to siphon £20m from British bank accounts prompting a global investigation.
US, Russia to hold talks after fighter jets come frightfully close in Syria
Washington calls Russia's aerial campaign 'reckless' and 'irresponsible'.
Zimbabwe will not press charges against US dentist who killed Cecil the lion
Zimbabwean authorities admit Walter Palmer went through proper channels to kill the treasured big cat.
