Pope opens meet on abuse

The 82-year-old pontiff hopes to raise awareness about abuse through prayers, speeches, working groups and testimonies from victims.

Bangladesh fire kills 70 as blasts rain fire on streets

The inferno started in a building where chemicals for deodorants and other household uses were stocked amid apartments.

IS teen ineligible for nationality, says bangladesh

The Home Office reportedly believed that Begum was entitled to claim citizenship in Bangladesh - a claim disputed by the South Asian country.

At least 81 killed as fire breaks out in chemical warehouses in Dhaka

Deputy commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police Ibrahim Khan said at least two cars and 10 cycle rickshaws were burned in the fire.

'Russian militarily ready for Cuban missile-style crisis if US wants one': Putin

Cuban Missile Crisis erupted in 1962 when Moscow responded to a U.S. missile deployment in Turkey by sending ballistic missiles to Cuba.

Pakistan responds to India's arguments at ICJ over Kulbhushan Jadhav's case

The four-day hearing in the Jadhav case opened on Monday at the UN court headquarters in The Hague.

Pakistan's request to adjourn Kulbhushan Jadhav case refused by ICJ

The 4-day hearing in the Jadhav case opened at the ICJ headquarters in The Hague amidst heightened tensions between India and Pakistan.

Despite Jaish claim, Imran Khan wants proof of Pak hand in Pulwama attack

Khan said Pakistan would retaliate if India attacked but best solution was dialogue.

Pakistan summons UN to 'defuse tensions' with India post Pulwama attack

The letter said that there exists a 'threat of use of force against Pakistan by India.'

Masood Azhar was shaken, rattled by just one slap from Army jawan

One slap from Army man made JeM chief blurt out details, says his interrogator.

Pakistan gifts cash-strapped gold-plated assault rifle to Saudi Crown Prince

The unusual gift for a visiting foreign dignitary was presented to Mohammad during his first official visit to Islamabad.

China gets an app for Xi Jinping’s ‘inspirational quotes’

The app’s name -- “Xuexi Qiangguo” or “Study to Make China strong” – is a pun as the Chinese word for studying.

Barber marks US-North Korea summit with free Trump, Kim style haircuts

The barber would normally charge a whopping USD 43 for the Trump dye-job, a steep fee in a city where most haircuts cost a few dollars

China's Xinhua unveils worlds first AI female news anchor

The anchor will be making “her” debut during the upcoming Two Sessions political meetings in March.

‘Monster’ man forced wife into prostitution, sexually abused daughter; jailed

Public Prosecutor said man forced wife to advertise her sexual services online 'to ensure that she fulfilled daily quota of customers'.

Iran claims Pakistan role in bombing

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia deny any role in attacks in Iran.

Saudi Arabia crown prince to visit India to discuss trade, energy security

Prince Salman will arrive in India on February 19 on his maiden trip to the country.

Saudis don't know where Khashoggi's body is, investigation on: Minister

Saudi foreign minister Adel al-Jubeir said the murder was carried out by Saudi officials 'acting outside their scope of authority'.

Heavy clashes in final push against IS in Syria

Jihadists now hold on to 4 sq km on border near Iraq.

Abu Dhabi includes Hindi as third official court language

In a landmark decision, Abu Dhabi has included Hindi as the third official language used in its courts, alongside Arabic and English.

US imposes sanctions on Indian man, his parents in global drug ring

Jasmeet Hakimzada describes his father as 'primary' trafficking and laundering partner and mother as an officer for two companies in India.

US woman who joined ISIS won't be allowed back says Donald Trump

Donald Trump's refusal to admit 24-year-old Hoda Muthana comes just as he is pressing Europeans to repatriate their own ISIS fighters.

Cops finally arrest murderer of 11-year-old girl after 45 years

More than 4 decades later, authorities in Southern California said that Colorado man has been arrested and charged with killing her in 1973.

Trump’s confidence on lawsuit, calls it ‘open-and-closed case’

Trump's remarks to reporters in the Oval Office suggested he was not concerned or surprised by the states' legal challenge.

‘No rush to denuclearise Korean peninsula’: Trump

The US President's remarks come ahead of the second summit with N Korean leader, slated to be held on February 27 and 28 in Vietnam.

Munich shootout: 2 dead; police says no sign of terrorist background

Spokesman Sven Mueller said the two dead people were both men and one of them had fired the shots.

Vladimir Putin threatens new arms in EU

Putin reaffirmed that Russia will not be the first to deploy new intermediate-range missiles.

Three pro-EU lawmakers in UK quit

The three join eight Labour rebels who quit the main opposition party this week over its direction under left-wing leader Jeremy Corbyn.

Stonehenge quarried 5,000 years ago

The largest quarry was found almost 290 km away from Stonehenge on the outcrop of Carn Goedog, on the north slope of the Preseli hills.

UK will strip citizenship from teen, who joined ISIS, says family lawyer

Shamima Begum, a 19-year-old UK citizen, wants to return home with a new-born baby.

Young generation needs to be prepared for 'fourth industrial revolution': Satya Pal

Singh underlined role of digital technologies to enhance education, saying it was key to help India, S Africa prepare youth for future.

Nine killed in Somali market car bombing: Police

At least nine people were killed and several wounded when a car loaded with explosives blew up near a mall.

At least 13 killed, 9 missing in Kenya boat accident

The accident happened on Friday when a boat carrying 135 passengers collided with another carrying 63 people.

19 killed in Boko Haram attacks in northern Nigeria city

Nigeria's government late last year declared that Boko Haram had been 'crushed' but deadly attacks continue. 

S Africa mourns death of ‘Mother of the Nation’ Nelson Mandela’s ex-wife

‘She succumbed peacefully in the early hours of Monday afternoon surrounded by her family and loved ones.’

Australian vehicles to soon have emoji licence plates

The state’s largest automotive organisation has welcomed the digital addition.

Australia’s ‘Pride’: Parliament legalises same-sex marriage

The nation overwhelmingly voted in favour of changing the law, ending decades of political wrangling.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel's crib sheet on Australia caught

But their government denied that the incident was embarrassing for either nation.

1 dead in Melbourne stabbing; accused attacked cops before being shot

Police have also urged the public to avoid the Street after witnesses describe a car bursting into flames.

102-year-old man charged with indecent assault in Australia

Police declined to give details of alleged crime but said the incident took place around lunchtime on Tuesday and was reported to police.