Shocking video of chemical plant shelling in eastern Ukraine amid raging fighting
Reported shelling by Kiev forces hit chemical plant in eastern Ukraine's Donetsk, controlled by pro-Russian forces.
Jordanian air strikes 'kill 7,000 Isis fighters' in Iraq and Syria
Jordanian officials claim they have destroyed 20% of Isis' capabilities in stepped up military offensive.
China executes five including mining tycoon for running 'mafia-style gang'
Liu, former chairman of Hanlong Group, executed along with his brother and three others in central Chinese province Hubei.
Angela Merkel in Washington to discuss Ukraine crisis with Barack Obama
German chancellor visiting US two days ahead of Minsk talks to address Ukrainian crisis.
Egypt suspends football league indefinitely as death toll at Cairo stadium mounts
Egyptian government and Zamalek football club fans trade blame for deadly riot.
Boko Haram violence forces Nigeria to delay elections
Nigeria postpones presidential elections by six weeks after top security officials warn against inadequate security measures.
India: Modi's BJP predicted to face defeat in Delhi elections
Exit polls forecast that AAP will win more than half the 70 seats in Delhi assembly.
North Korea stages large-scale biochemical warfare exercises
Pyongyang reportedly conducts several military exercises involving biological and chemical weapons.
India: Security beefed up in Delhi churches after spate of attacks
Christians take to Delhi streets protesting against series of church attacks.
Russia vows 'adequate' response to Nato expansion in eastern Europe
Moscow has warned that Nato's latest expansion in eastern Europe could lead to "military confrontation" in the region.
Merkel and Hollande visiting Moscow to hold peace talks with Putin on Ukraine
German and French leaders to push for diplomatic solution to escalating crisis in eastern Ukraine.
Taiwan TransAsia plane crash: Death toll mounts as crew members remain missing
Emergency officials recover TransAsia flight's black box as rescue measures continue in search of remaining victims.
Dramatic video of Taiwan plane crash emerges showing final seconds before plunge
Taiwanese aircraft carrying more than 50 passengers crash-lands in river in Taipei injuring at least 10 people.
Taiwanese plane crash kills 25 as several others remain trapped
TransAsia-operated Taiwanese aircraft carrying more than 50 passengers crash-lands in a river in Taipei.
Jordan executes al-Qaeda woman bomber after Isis burns pilot alive
Another al-Qaeda commander was also executed alongside Sajida al-Rishawi.
North Korea and Russia planning to conduct joint military drill
Russia and North Korea's proposed military exercise will be seen as show of strength against US and South Korea.
Karachi school under grenade attack
Security has been tightened after seven attackers hurled grenades on Karachi school.
Russia bristles over US move to supply lethal military aid to Ukraine
Russian official says US proposal to give powerful weapons to Ukraine to fight pro-Moscow rebels will escalate conflict.
Russian bomber intercepted over English Channel was 'carrying nuclear missile'
Russian bomber said to have been carrying nuclear weapon while intercepted over UK airspace by RAF jets.
India: Dozens of body parts lying for 20 years discovered in police building
More than 100 skeletons and bones found in police building in northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.
Japan: Abe proposes brand-new rescue measures after Isis hostage killings
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe pushes for legislative changes allowing Japanese troops to launch overseas missions.
Russia, India and China to hold key trilateral talks in Beijing
Foreign ministers of Russia, India, and China are in Beijing for RIC gathering to discuss range of foreign policy issues.
Minsk talks between Ukraine and pro-Russian rebels collapse amid raging violence
OCSE-led peace talks in Belarusian capital fail to secure ceasefire agreement dashing hopes.
Kenji Goto's mother mourns after Isis beheads her son sending shockwaves across Japan
Barack Obama, David Cameron, Ban ki-Moon and other world leaders condemn beheading.
Kim Jong-un likens Obama's remarks on North Korea to barking rabid dogs
North Korea's leader scorns Obama after US president suggests regime will soon collapse.
US airstrike kills Isis chemical weapons expert in northern Iraq
Pentagon hopes Abu Malik's death would temporarily 'degrade and disrupt' militant activities of Isis.
Greece vows not to negotiate bailout terms with 'troika' from EU and IMF
Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis rejects final tranche of international bailout worth €7.2bn.
Indonesia: Islamic cleric issues fatwa against selfies
Indonesian Muslim cleric sparks outrage on social media by declaring a fatwa against selfies.
Boko Haram to use goats, cows, donkeys and camels as suicide bombers
Nigerian authorities also suspect the group is preparing dozens of suicide bombers to carry out massive attacks.
Afghan Taliban capture Isis commander and 45 others for 'anti-Islamic activities'
Taliban seizes top Isis recruiter in Afghanistan for allegedly engaging in anti-Islamic actions.
