Ten years ago the Taliban was the world's most feared militant group. Will it now do the West's dirty work against an even deadlier movement?
Yanukovych has kept quiet in his exile as war rages through eastern Ukraine.
A funeral was held on 20 February for the man who killed two and injured five in twin Copenhagen attacks over the weekend
Suspension of aerial bombardment of Aleppo is welcome news - but why has it taken a year?
ONE, which works to end extreme poverty, says millions of people can help make positive changes.
Landmark 17th-century travertine stone fountain at the Spanish steps damaged by drunk Dutch football fans.
German magazine says European Central Bank has made contingency plans for Greek exit.
Shamima Begum, 15, Kadiza Sultana, 16, and an unnamed 15-year-old, travelled to Istanbul on 17 February.
Lawmaker with Erdogan's ruling AKP party criticises TV series after national outrage to murder of student Ozgecan Aslan
Iran has ratified treaties that oblige the country to refrain from the death penalty for individuals under the age of 18.
Militants driven from Kobane by coalition airstrikes plan attacks in Turkish capital, according to documents.
Eurozone ministers set for crucial round of talks over Greek debt on Friday.
Syrian and Kurdish fighters preparing to cut off IS at Rodko road and push Islamists further from Kobane.
A heavy winter storm has dumped snow on Jerusalem and parts of the West Bank, Lebanon and Syria.
At least 20 people killed in suicide car bomb and attack on hotel frequented by high officials
A disaster was averted at an Indian airshow on 19 February 19 after two aircraft scraped against each other in mid-air, causing minor damage to both
Oxfam warns gap between reach and poor is widening worldwide due to policy choices
Egypt reliant on external aid following years of political turmoil and economic mismanagement.
Car blasts target town between Derna and Benghazi killing dozens.
The new device has the potential to save thousands of lives
Two trains collided at a switch just outside a station near Zurich.
Netizens ridicule Islamist online propaganda after jihadist expansion into Libya.
Shooting occurred following argument between unidentified Filipino men and two foreigners.
Project co-ordinator Claus Raasted hopes to create a permanent home for the magical college.
Naseem sentenced to death after being charged with 'enmity against God' and 'corruption on earth'.
The cleric said all Indian Muslims are traditionally Hindus.
Rebels take control of Debaltseve as shelling continues in other areas, including Donetsk.
Islamists reported to have taken over university and administrative complex in Libyan city.
Nigerian military launches air strikes in north-east state ahead of March elections which face threats from Islamists.
United Nations World Day of Social Justice is observed on 20 February annually