Announcement comes ahead of the national 27 December polls to elect a new president and parliament
Over 300 people have been killed in violence accompanying President Nkurunziza's controversial third term.
Burger King to buy Quick and increase Muslim-friendly offerings in challenge to McDonald's market leadership.
France has also charged two people under accusation of aiding attacks orchestrator Abdelhamid Abaaoud,
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal called Modi a 'psychopath' after his office was raided.
EXCLUSIVE: Yazidi boy tells of horror of being press-ganged into nightmarish world of Isis child soldiers.
Inmates were able to escape when a missile struck the prison building during dawn clashes.
Radio Biafra director's lawyer says Kanu's detention is unlawful and calls for justice.
The Maoist group has called for a 12-day ceasefire so fighters can spend Christmas with their families.
Shia Houthi rebels and Saudi-backed government representatives meet in Switzerland for peace talks.
India-based food-ordering service runs unconventional ad campaign on adult websites.
The video shows workers hanging from large sections of the bridge and making repairs on support sections.
A video has emerged showing Congress Party activists accidentally lighting themselves on fire during a protest.
The politician pleaded 'not guilty' saying he had never watched a porn film in his life.
Typhoon locally known as Nona leaves trail of death and destruction as it reaches island of Mindoro.
Republican populist admitted to 'political crush' on FN deputy.
Raytheon, Northrop Grumman, General Dynamics and Airbus Group in Sipri's top 10 list.
Twenty-six dogs and puppies have been rescued from a South Korean dog meat farm.
White House tries to allay fears as hate crimes grow after recent terror attacks.
The Archaeological Survey of India faces a shortage of manpower as it finds that 24 monuments are untraceable.
Dozens feared dead during raid at house of leader of Islamic Movement in Nigeria.
Protesters at Westgate Convention Centre draw angry response from supporters of Republican frontrunner.
Immigrants are kept in slave-like conditions and made to work 16-hour days, peeling shrimp.
Bangkok man in the dock for alleged insult to king's dog.
German chancellor promises to 'tangibly' reduce the number of refugees granted asylum.
At least one teenager died and two girls admitted to hospital after circumcision procedures go awry.
Vetting process will include checking social media posts of visa applicants.
Marj al-Sultan in Eastern Ghouta falls to government troops after heavy fighting.
President Obama insists Washington's military offensive against the IS is 'harder than ever'.
Trump's doctor said the 69-year-old 'has had no significant medical problems'.