Deal calls for immediate ceasefire and efforts to install transitional government leading to fresh elections in South Sudan.
IBTimes UK looks at the Hindu caste that is one of the most discriminated communities in India.
Chinese foreign ministry urges US to help maintain regional stability around disputed islands
Economic change is yet to be matched by social advancement - and domestic violence is the awful outcome.
Ex-IDF soldiers and martial arts experts form self-defence group to combat anti-Semitic attacks
IBTimesUK speaks with Sadia Khan, a Pakistani activist who is now a refugee in Sri Lanka.
Russian energy giant says it is taking action after Ukraine's failure to pay for gas deliveries in April
Putin makes his first visit to Sevastopol since the annexation of the Black Sea peninsula.
Anti-Christian graffiti sprayed over walls of Romanian Orthodox Church in latest retribution defacement.
Ann Cairns details the importance of women's education and strengthening women's rights and presence in the workplace
Maritime clashes in disputed resource-rich area have deadly history and threatens a bloody future
The incoming government in India may slash record high import duties on gold and ease export rules.
Raine called off auction to 'focus on medical studies'.
Ladies and gentlemen, we have a wiener! Why Austria's bearded 'lady' should scoop first place.
Marine biologist Chris Lowe says extending shark cull in Western Australia could lead to more attacks.
Video producer shot in stomach during street violence between pro-Russia separatists and Ukraine troops
The Victorian Independent MP compared abortion to killing 'snake eggs' in Australia's Herald Sun.
A tomb dating back to around 1100 BC has been unearthed in Egypt.
Badawi was sentenced to a vicious flogging - and millions of people will share the pain.
President Salva Kiir and rebel leader Riek Machar agree on sitdown to end six-month conflict
With Ukraine top of international agenda, Russia flexes muscle with traditional Red Square parade
Russia commemorates 69th anniversary of its victory in World War II by showcasing military might.
Vulgar racism aimed at US President by Kim Jong un's regime marks heightening of aggressive rhetoric.
Islamic fundamentalist group who kidnapped 200 schoolgirls will keep going unless stopped
An investigation has been launched by the governing body in partnership with the local council following allegations.
Egypt struggling to make payments for wheat as foreign currency reserves are squeezed and elections loom.
Thirty-five years after the Iranian Revolution erupted, the country is still living under crushing sanctions
Opposition leader Suthep Thaugsuban leading mob towards Government House in Bangkok.
Expat Cath Everett experiences local events and realises she has become a true resident of Johannesburg
Military events planned in newly-annexed territory of Crimea to mark World War II victory of Russia.