WORLD

North Korea fires a barrage of artillery shells into waters near sea border with the South.

US fighter jet sale remains on the table as Qatar seeks to boost its defence capability.

Scientists confirm Ebola virus has been present in Sierra Leone for the last eight years.

Isis accuse Mutawa's 'The 99' of being blasphemous.

Hong Kong Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying's report criticised by pro-democracy lawmakers.

Hamas continue rocket launches after claims they were not contacted over ceasefire.

Prominent journalist from Tripura convicted of triple murder in high-profile case.

Little girl declared dead for a second time in the Philippines after stunning mourners at her funeral.

Experts warn Ebola outbreak will worsen as locals shun treatment and "chase away" health workers.

Jared Mortimer claims Paralympian star yelled: "You'll never get the better of me" during row

At least 50 dead in blast at busy market in eastern Afghanistan.

Russia's President seeks alliance to prevent future economic sanctions punishment.

Car with full of detonators explodes near mosque and market in Patika.

Typhoon Rammasun will hit the Philippines north of the area devastated by Super Tycoon Haiyan last year.

A rush-hour underground train derailed in Moscow, killing 10 people and injuring at least 106.

Rush-hour subway train derails in Russian capital injuring more than 100.

Supreme Leader says Israel exploiting 'Islamic world's negligence'.

Beijing steps up rhetoric after US criticised its provocative and unilateral behaviour in region.

Government spokesman says most of airport's planes destroyed by rockets.

Militant wing of Hamas earlier warned battle will 'intensify' rejecting Egypt's ceasefire initiative.

Nigeria's President Jonathan met with rights campaigner Malala Yousafzai who urged him to do more for missing girls

Bangladesh's oldest brothel has been demolished and 770 prostitutes forced to flee, after protesters threatened to burn it down.

French Defence Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian pledges 3,000 troops for fight against jihadist militants in northern Africa.

Isis expel rebels from Deir Ezzor city, capital of the oil-rich Deir Ezzor province.

Ukraine's defence minister accuses Moscow of downing an Antonov-26 transport aircraft near the border.

Stunned mourners cannot believe their own eyes as dead child wakes up.

A look at a sustainable and community-based programme which helps families become self-sufficient.

Malala urged the Nigerian government to do more during a meeting with missing girls' relatives.

Prime Minister Manuel Valls condemns Pro-Palestinian protesters attacks on Paris synagogues.