Washington

Barack Obama to provide direct military aid to Syrian rebels as Washington says Assad crossed 'red line' by using chemical weapons.

Pentagon's annual report directly accuses Chinese government and army of cyber espionage.

Satellite images show Pyongyang launchpads ready to fire Nodong and Scud missiles, says Seoul.

Treaty, which aims to curb illegal arms trade, was earlier stalled as US, Russia and China seek time.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un commands troops to 'drive enemy into a fire pit' if ordered.

Washington's warning comes hours after inauguration of final phase of Iran-Pakistan natural gas pipeline.

US-South Korea joint military exercise underway amid high tensions in Korean peninsula.

North Korea's mouthpiece Rodong Sinmun says nuclear weapons also in readiness.

US says it is ready to deal with any provocation from North Korea as Pyongyang warns of third nuclear test.

Washington and the European Union snub Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's comments and say he clings to power

Washington denies Tehran's claim that ScanEagle drone has been captured.

Israeli PM committed to building 3,000 homes in East Jerusalem and West Bank.

Saudis to buy 20 military transport planes and five refuelling Hercules aircraft.

Republican presidential contender keen to balance rebels' firepower against Assad.

White House says president too busy to meet Netanyahu - fuelling rumours of discord over Iran.

China asks US embassy to stop publishing the air pollution levels of Beijing.

North Korea revised its constitution proclaiming itself as a nuclear state while Seoul and Washington refuted the claim.

Nasa's oldest space shuttle, Discovery will be on display at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington.

First ladies turn heads at mini-Olympics while David Cameron and Barack Obama bond at basketball.