WORLD

Israel Defence Ministry hails anti-ballistic missile testing as a triumph.

X-rated footage goes viral on social media and turned into internet memes.

Credibility of Hong Kong-based Wen Wei Po questioned by experts on Twitter

UN says 20% of Central African Republic's people are internally displaced due to fighting between Muslims and Christians

Over 2,000 flights cancelled as Hercules brings blizzard-like conditions to US.

Iconic statesman, former prime minister and retired general dies after eight years in a coma.

US finishes above Iran, China and Israel as biggest threat to global security in Gallup survey

German media report the seven-time world champion was going to aid of friend's daughter

The unprecedented raid on a Christian Organisation raises doubts if Islamic law is gaining dominance over civil courts.

Israeli archaeologists have discovered three rare 2,000-year-old pieces of textile which they say may contain the lost Biblical blue dye.

Brutal details emerge of execution of Kim Jong-un's powerful uncle Jang Song-thaek

Sabratha Media Center Facebook page shows victims face down on beach where they were shot dead.

Acute winter storms dump nearly 21 inches of snow in parts of Massachusetts and upstate New York.

People queued outside newly legalised pot stores in US's first jurisdiction to okay recreational drug sales.

Cold War arms cache at residence of former envoy Jamal al-Jamal.

Islamic State of Iraq and Levant militants oust security forces from large swathes of major cities.

Northeastern US states braced for first winter storm of the year.

Pompeii excavation shows lower-class Romans feasted on exotic delicacies.

Argentinian pontiff sets 10-year attendance record for Holy See audience.

A car bomb strikes Hezbollah heartland, killing five and wounding twenty.

Former friend of president Paul Kagame fought for Rwandan Patriotic Front.

Vital organs of comatose right-winger are 'failing' according to hospital.

After a year of ups and downs, Vladimir Putin starts 2014 by sending New Year's wishes to Barack Obama.

Attackers poured kerosene over girl and set her on fire, victim says on deathbed.

London City Airport survey finds British men find Amsterdam most attractive.

Exiled opponent to president Paul Kagame found dead in South African hotel.

New Year spectacle lit up Burj Kafila, Burj Al Arab, Palm Jumeirah and World Island.

Helicopter atop Chinese icebreaker Xue Long has ferried at least 12 people from trapped ship onto Aurora Australis.

Teenage girl hailing from Kolkata suburb raped and burnt alive after she complained to police about first sexual assault.