Paris attacks suspect Abdeslam sentenced to 20 yrs over Brussels shootout

In its judgment, the court said 'there can be no doubt' about jihadist Salah Abdeslam and Sofiane Ayari’s involvement in extremism.

Heavy casualties as North Korean bus with Chinese tourists falls from bridge

Chinese tourism to the North has continued even though Beijing has enforced a slew of UN over Pyongyang’s nuclear weapons programme.

For over a decade, Afghan girl spends life disguised as ‘son’ her parents wanted

With 5 sisters and no brothers, Sitara lives by gender-twisting custom known as 'bacha poshi', which refers to a girl 'dressed as a boy'.

EU, Mexico reach 'agreement in principle' to modernise free-trade deal

The move has stoked tensions and uncertainty among signatories to the deal, which also include Canada.

North Korea nuclear crisis 'long way from conclusion', Trump strikes cautious note

N Korea said it was suspending nuclear and missile tests and scrapping nuclear test site, and instead pursuing economic growth and peace.

4 children among 6 killed in Afghanistan blast; 9 minors injured

The explosion happened near a mosque in Shindand district.

China bolstering army with new equipment to increase border control

Previous reports said guard rails have been set up along the border to prevent terrorists sneaking into China.

Experts worry Pakistan could germinate new forms of terror

An overtly sympathetic approach to extremism could germinate new forms of terror on its soil.

Turned into battleground: Over 100 injured amid student protests across B'desh

As violence spread across the campus, thousands of male and female students launched into pitched battles with police.

Nepal’s international airport shut down after plane skids off runway

All flights have been cancelled since the accident with thousands of passengers waiting outside the terminal.

Ahead of summit with South, US, North Korea suspends nuclear, missile tests

After the announcement on Saturday about testing, Trump tweeted, 'This is very good news for North Korea and the World' and 'big progress!'

Had 'encounter' with Australian navy in South China Sea, says China

Australian Defence Dept confirmed about three ships but declined to comment on 'operational details related to transiting South China Sea'.

North, South Korea open hotline between leaders

The line links the presidential Blue House in Seoul with the Pyongyang office of the nuclear-armed North's State Affairs Commission.

China defends Pakistan against Modi's 'terror export factory' remark

'Terrorism is enemy faced by all. The international community should work together to fight against it,' foreign ministry spokesperson said.

South Koreans doubtful of N Korea's nuclear promises, want proof

Many ordinary people expressed scepticism about the sincerity of the announcement and stressed the need for caution.

Iran responds to 3rd of protests with media blackout, ‘pay the price’ warnings

Videos shared on social media showed thousands marching in towns and cities throughout Iran overnight.

Indian nurse from Kerala jumps to death from hospital's rooftop in UAE

The woman, identified as Suja Singh from Kerala, jumped from Al Ain hospital's building on Sunday afternoon, the Gulf News reported.

Tax-free promiseland disappearing: UAE, Saudi to impose VAT from 2018

Along with higher education in UAE, VAT will apply to food, clothes, electronics, gasoline, phone, water, electricity bills, hotel bookings.

With an eye on UAE: Modi prepares for visit to boost ties

PM Modi will be in the UAE on February 10 and 11 and will address the sixth World Government Summit in Dubai.

Gunmen open fire outside Egypt church, kill 10, injure 8

Egypt's Coptic Christians has been targeted by Islamic terrorists in several attacks since last year that have killed over 100 people.

US man who went on sex trips to Philippines gets 330 yrs jail for child porn

Authorities say David Lynch's victims were as young as 6 years old and that he posted videos online dating back to 2005.

Trump says he doesn't think Michael Cohen will 'flip' against him

Trump on his relation with Cohen said that he would 'take a bullet' for his boss.

Iran to resume nuclear enrichment if Trump nixes 2015 deal: Iranian FM

'US under the Trump administration has done everything it could to prevent Iran from benefiting from this agreement,' Zarif charged.

US labels China, Russia, Iran and N Korea as violators of human rights

In the report, US terms the four nations as 'morally reprehensible' governments, making them 'forces of instability'.

Trump hails Kim’s nuclear move as ‘good news’ for the world

Trump's CIA chief had recently met the reclusive North Korean leader, significantly boosting the odds of the Trump-Kim summit.

Modi in UK: PM meets May for bilateral talks on immigration, counter-terrorism

PM Narendra Modi also met Prince Charles at the London Science museum and is later expected to meet Queen Elizabeth.

Queen 'sincerely wants' Prince Charles as heir, intervenes in succession plan

The post of Head of Commonwealth is not hereditary and will not pass automatically to the 69-year-old Prince of Wales on the Queen's death.

Man suffers 'thunderclap' headaches after eating world's hottest chilli

The Carolina Reaper is a cross between Sweet Habanero and Naga Viper chillies and is known to be the hottest pepper on Earth.

Sending Hawking to space: Family, friends bid adieu at private funeral service

Tributes poured in from around the world upon Hawking’s death, from Queen Elizabeth II to NASA.

Muslim woman denied French citizenship for refusing to shake hands with officials

The government said her behaviour showed she was 'not assimilated into the French community'.

Boko Haram school attack: More than 100 girls are missing, possibly abducted

Parents in Dapchi, in Yobe state, said had they set up a support group after Monday’s raid.

Freed out of pity: Boko Haram returns abducted Nigerian schoolgirls

'We did it out of pity. And don’t ever put your daughters in school again,' Boko Haram extremists said after returning the girls.

In war-torn Central Africa, militia has already raped 300 women in 2018

The hospital at Bossangoa has treated 56 rape victims since September, up from 13 in the previous eight months, MSF said.

Zuma’s rich Indian friend Atul Gupta’s home raided over ties with prez

A lawyer for the Gupta family said he could not comment on the raid because he had yet to see the search warrant.

Neurosurgeon in Kenya performs brain surgery on wrong patient, suspended

The hospital said the surgeon, 2 nurses and an anaesthetist, was suspended pending a probe into the operation 'on the wrong patient'.

6.3 magnitude earthquake strikes Papua New Guinea

Just two months ago, a 7.5 quake earthquake struck the same highlands area.

Around 1,500 people evacuated from Papua New Guinea after volcano eruption

After venting ash for several days, the volcano exploded on Friday, blasting out glowing red rocks and sulphur dioxide.

Tonga declares state of emergency as Cyclone Gita intensifies

Acting PM Semisi Sika issued nationwide alert, saying he was 'satisfied that an emergency is happening or about to happen in the kingdom'.

WikiLeaks working with Russia: Hillary Clinton on Trump 'bombshell' tape

The former Secretary of State raised the issue in relation to Harvey Weinstein scandal.

Australia's scandal-hit deputy PM Barnaby Joyce quits

Barnaby Joyce announced on Friday he was quitting and moving to the backbench amid claims of sexual harassment.