AU backs move to deploy thousands of troops in Nigeria against Boko Haram
African Union plans dispatching 7,500-strong regional force to Boko Haram-affected nations.
Isis-linked group claims responsibility for attack in Egypt's Sinai peninsula
Ansar Beit al-Maqdis targets security forces with bombs and mortar, killing 26 people and injuring 100.
Isis Japanese hostage: Jordanian prisoner 'moved amid tight security for possible swap'
Speculation over prisoner exchange deal with Isis militants strengthens as Sajida al-Rishawi is reportedly being transferred from prison.
Mexico formally confirms missing 43 students slaughtered and incinerated
Mexico's attorney general declares there is "no doubt" missing students were murdered.
Vietnam army helicopter crashes killing four crew members
Vietnam War era helicopter crashes in Ho Chi Minh City just minutes after takeoff.
Japan condemns 'despicable' hostage video, scrambles to free Kenji Goto
Japanese PM Shinzo Abe condemns latest video threat from Isis and vows to make all-out efforts to free hostage.
Dubai-based airlines' passenger plane shot at while landing at Baghdad airport, UAE suspends services
Multiple airlines suspend services to Iraqi capital following shooting incident.
Fidel Castro breaks silence on change in US-Cuba relations
Former Cuban leader says he does not trust US policy but supports working with political adversaries to resolve conflict.
Argentina poised to disband intelligence agency over prosecutor's death
President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner set to propose bill in dissolving Intelligence Secretariat (SI).
Iran: Lawmakers question foreign minister for walking with John Kerry
Hardline parliamentarians in Iran summon Foreign Minister Javad Zarif for strolling with John Kerry in public.
North Korea leader Kim Jong-un may visit Indonesia in first official overseas trip
Report citing Seoul government source suggests Kim Jong-un may attend Asian-African summit in Indonesia.
Malaysia Airlines website hacked by Lizard Squad
The infamous hacking group Lizard Squad has knocked the website of Malaysian Airlines offline initially blaming the "Cyber Caliphate"
India flexes military muscle at Republic Day celebrations as Obama watches
Obama becomes first American president to be guest of honour at India's Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi.
Greece embarks on crucial snap general election
Leftist party Syriza led by Alexis Tsipras is likely to win the Greece elections riding on the anti-austerity campaign wave.
Barack Obama arrives in India for landmark visit
Obama, who will be guest of honour at Republic Day celebrations, will hold talks with Narendra Modi on a range of issues.
Japan's Abe admits Isis audio tape of Haruna Yukawa execution appears credible
Investigators examining three-minute audio video to confirm authenticity as condemnations over killing pour in.
Iraq Isis Crisis: Japanese hostages status unknown as deadline expires
Fate of two Japanese hostages threatened with execution remains unclear
Ukraine crisis: Shelling by pro-Russian rebels kills at least 10
Security forces in Mariupol in eastern Ukraine remain on high alert over raging fighting.
Ukraine crisis: Pro-Russian rebels vow to press on with military offensive against Kiev
Pro-Russian separatist leader determined to take on Ukrainian forces amid simmering conflict in the eastern region.
Obama and Cameron among world leaders to pay tribute to Saudi King Abdullah
Ban Ki-moon, Francois Hollande, Stephen Harper and Narendra Modi also mourn royal's death.
Isis Japanese hostages: Islamist group to issue statement as deadline looms
Isis deadline expires shortly as mother of hostage Kenji Goto appeals for release.
Thailand's Yingluck Shinawatra impeached by army-appointed legislature
Thailand's National Legislative Assembly votes to impeach former PM over corruption charges.
Yemeni al-Qaeda calls for lone wolf attacks in West
AQAP, said to be behind Paris Charlie Hebdo massacre, calls for individual 'jihad'.
Israel: Twelve injured in Tel Aviv stabbing spree, attacker shot and captured
Attacker believed to be Arab from West Bank city of Tulkarem.
State of the Union address: Obama vows to hunt down terrorists from 'Pakistan to Paris'
President Obama urges Republican-controlled Congress to show unity in stepping up military campaign against Isis.
Barack Obama set to deliver State of the Union address riding on improving economy
Democrat Obama is poised to deliver his sixth State of the Union speech in front of the Republican-controlled Congress.
Iraq: Isis publicly execute 13 teenagers for watching Asian Cup football match, activists claim
Anti-Isis activist group claims that militants killed 13 teenagers for watching Iraq-Jordan match.
French woman and cleric abducted in Central African Republic
Paris calls for the release of an aid worker as captors reportedly demand release of arrested leader General Andjilo.
Russia bolstering military presence in eastern Ukraine as Kiev fears fresh incursions
Kiev says Russia deploying military personnel and weapons in eastern Ukraine amid raging Donbass conflict.
Singapore to crack whip on alcohol consumption in public
Bill proposing ban on liquor consumption in public between 22:00 and 07:00 to be tabled in parliament.
