Syria air strike kills al-Nusra Islamist leaders including top commander
Al-Nusra, affiliate of al-Qaeda in Syria confirms militant commander Abu Hommam al-Shami killed in air strike in Idlib.
Nigerian woman files for divorce with Shariah court as her husband's 'penis is too big' to bear
Wife complains her husband's penis size was 'too big' and sex became unbearable as she seeks divorce.
Ukraine: Donetsk mine explosion death toll passes 30
Blast at Zasyadko mine in eastern Ukraine kills several people while rescue measures are under way.
Turkish Airlines flight with 238 people on board crash-lands at Kathmandu airport
Flight TK726 from Istanbul skids off runway at Tribhuvan International Airport.
Indonesia prepares to execute two Australians for drug trafficking
Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran being transferred to Nusakambangan Island where they will face firing squad.
Iran hits back at Obama after he calls for 10-year suspension of nuclear activities
Iranian foreign minister Javad Zarif calls Obama's remarks 'unacceptable' and vows not to cave in to US demands.
Isis: Top Iranian general to oversee Iraqi offensive against Islamists in Tikrit
Iraqi authorities seek Iranian commander's help to coordinate operations with Shi'ite militias in battle against Isis.
Netanyahu heaps scorn on Iran in address to pro-Israel lobby ahead of Congress speech
Israeli prime minister speaks to members of AIPAC in Washington heaping scorn on Iran and its nuclear programme.
Isis renews threat to kill Twitter founder and employees for taking down accounts
Twitter is reportedly probing security threats posed by Islamist militants, after the company suspended jihadists' accounts.
Los Angeles police shoot dead homeless man in dramatic video
In video uploaded to Facebook, five shots heard as victim is identified as 'Africa'.
North Korea fires missiles as US and South Korea begin joint military drill
Pyongyang vows 'merciless' attacks on US and South Korean interests as the two allies begin military drill Key Resolve and Foal Eagle.
Moscow: Boris Nemtsov mourners gather to commemorate slain Putin critic
Thousands of Nemtsov supporters set to gather in central Moscow to pay tribute.
Germany: Several arrested in Bremen following Islamist terror threat
Following tip-offs, German police raid Islamic centre in northern port city of Bremen detaining several people.
UAE denies reports of arms supply to Ukraine
Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed al Nahyan says defence deal covers only sharing of technology.
Kazakh town evacuated over mystery sleep disorder
People of Kalachi nicknamed 'Sleepy Hollow', also report memory loss and dizziness.
Putin critic Boris Nemtsov shot dead outside Kremlin
Nemtsov's supporters claim killing was 'politically motivated' while Moscow begins investigation.
Israel doles out mock Oscars: Iran awarded best actor, Hezbollah supporting role
In satire Oscar awards, Israel takes a dig at its political adversaries Iran, Hezbollah, and Palestine.
Kabul blast targets Turkish embassy vehicle near Iranian diplomatic post
Taliban claims responsibility for suicide car bomb attack reportedly targeting Turkey's ambassador Ismail Aramaz.
Israel: War of words intensifies between Netanyahu and US officials ahead of Congress address
Netanyahu accuses world powers of 'giving up' efforts to stop Iran from making nuclear weapons as John Kerry hits back.
Iran begins massive naval drill test firing more than 20 new missiles
Iran kicks off three-day naval war games Great Prophet 9 sinking mock US Nimitz-class aircraft carrier.
Isis militants holding 'at least 150 Assyrian Christians'
Earlier it was thought that the Islamic State militants had kidnapped about 90 Christians in Tal Tamer area.
Amnesty blasts 'shameful' response as 50 million people displaced in 2014
Rights group urges five permanent members of UN Security Council to renounce their veto power.
Kim Jong-un urges full combat readiness as South Korea and US embark on annual military drill
Thousands of soldiers will participate in the annual war games in the Korean peninsula, which will begin early next month.
France: Unidentified drones fly over Paris at night prompting security concerns
Breaking: At least five drones were spotted flying over the iconic Eiffel Tower and US embassy in Paris.
Isis: New Zealand joins US-led coalition against Islamists in non-combat role
Prime Minister John Key says New Zealand to send 143 military personnel to Iraq to train and advise soldiers in battle against Isis.
Isis releases new video of children being trained in jihadi camp
Dozens of young children shown reciting Quranic verses and answering questions on Islam in latest footage.
North Korea bans foreigners for international marathon over Ebola fears
Pyongyang imposes further restrictions on foreigners visiting country owing to Ebola fears.
Bangladesh ferry disaster death toll climbs to 69
Local reports suggest Bangladeshi ferry was overloaded with more than 200 passengers though exact figures unclear.
Ukraine Kharkiv bombers trained in Russia claims Kiev security official
Security Service of Ukraine official says four detained suspects were using Russian-made weapons..
Isis releases new video showing 21 caged Kurdish Peshmerga fighters being paraded
New propaganda footage released by Islamic State parades executed Kirkuk Peshmerga fighters.
