US 'considering' economic sanctions on Israel over settlement plans
US wants Israel to stop settlement plans in East Jerusalem and West Bank.
Kashmir: 5 security personnel killed as militants storm army camp
Attack in Uri town of Baramulla district sparks heavy gunfire.
US reveals failed attempt to rescue Luke Somers held hostage by Yemeni Al-Qaeda
Mission authorised by President Barack Obama to rescue Britain-born photojournalist held by AQAP failed, says Pentagon.
North Korea forbids the use of leader Kim Jong-un's name
Those who share the same name as North Korean leader Kim Jong-un have been ordered to change names.
Explosion rocks Somalia's Moghadishu airport killing several people
Suicide bomber rams his car into UN convoy outside airport in Somali capital.
Hamas takes a dig at Israeli political collapse as Knesset votes on election date
Israel's Knesset poised to formally dissolve government and set date for next general elections.
Phil Hughes funeral: Rich tributes paid to cricketer in Australia's Macksville
Family, friends, cricketing fraternity and thousands of mourners present at Phil Hughes funeral in Macksville, New South Wales.
Hong Kong protesters defiant as Occupy leaders poised to surrender
Three key leaders of Hong Kong Occupy movement poised to surrender to police urging protesters also to retreat.
British journalist David Bergman guilty of contempt, rules Bangladesh court
Investigative journalist Bergman found guilty for challenging government's death toll during independence war.
Iraqi Isis bans birth control in Mosul to boost population
Islamist militants storm hospitals in Mosul and stop distribution of contraceptives and birth control pills.
Australian arrested in Lebanon suspected of jihadist terror links
Four Syrians and six Lebanese among 11 arrested by army in Beirut neighbourhood.
Al-Shabaab massacre 36 Christians in North Kenya
Somali Islamists kill at least 36 people in Koromei, close to Mandera, where a recent massacre took place.
Hong Kong Chief Executive CY Leung issues stern warning to pro-democracy protesters
Beijing-backed leader warns of crackdown as Occupy activists mobilise at Admiralty and Tamar.
Iraq: Probe unearths 50,000 'ghost soldiers' in army
Thousands of soldiers who are missing, dead or non-existent are on payroll, reveals Iraqi PM Haider al-Abadi.
Isis-linked Egyptian group claims killing American oil worker
Sinai-based Islamist group that pledged allegiance to Isis claims to have murdered an American petroleum worker.
Taliban militants kill former South African pastor and children in Kabul
Former pastor and his teenage son and daughter killed in Afghan capital over suspected evangelism.
South Korea US Osan base lockdown lifted as no shooter found
Osan American airbase was on brief lockdown following fear of 'active shooter'.
Hong Kong: Clashes break out between pro-democracy protesters and police
Several police personnel injured and scores of Occupy activists arrested in Admiralty during attempts by demonstrators to storm CY Leung's office.
Indian Isis Fighter Who Killed Dozens Returned Home 'Due to Low Pay from Militant Group'
Indian intelligence authorities currently grill Mumbai-based suspect who was caught in Turkey.
Switzerland Votes in Referendum on Capping Immigration
Swiss voters set to choose whether to cut net annual immigration to 0.2% in referendum.
Darren Wilson Resigns from Ferguson Police Force Fearing More Violence
Darren Wilson, who shot dead black teenager Michael Brown, says he was waiting for Missouri grand jury verdict before quitting.
Isis Leader Al-Baghdadi 'Back in Mosul with Large Number of Islamist Fighters'
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's arrival in northern Iraq expected to intensify fighting.
UK Could Have Up to 13,000 Victims of Modern Slavery, Says Home Office
Most victims are from Albania, Nigeria, Vietnam and Romania while some are British-born.
Nigeria Mosque Attack: President Goodluck Jonathan Vows to Punish Perpetrators
Jonathan orders thorough probe into carnage in Kano by suspected Boko Haram Islamists.
Pope Francis Visits Turkey with Agenda on Interfaith Dialogue
Vatican's pontiff is on a three-day visit to Turkey amid raging Middle East violence.
Canada Conducts Clandestine Aerial Missions in Iraq Against Isis
Canadian jets escorted by Australian warplanes deliver tonnes of humanitarian supplies to Yazidis in Mount Sinjar.
Denmark 'Paid' Unemployment Benefits to Jihadists Fighting for Isis
At least 15 Danish men ordered to repay money while others' cases are being investigated.
Black Friday: Met Police Calm Crowds of Waiting Shoppers
Scotland Yard officers called in after large crowds gather outside stores for Black Friday sales.
French President François Hollande Visiting Ebola-Stricken Guinea
Guinean president Alpha Condé says France's assistance to tackle Ebola will be reviewed during Hollande's visit.
Vladimir Putin to Meet Syrian Foreign Minister for 'Peace' Talks
High-level Syrian delegation led by foreign minister to visit Moscow for two-day negotiations.
