World

Indonesia kills one militant after attack, search for more 15 Jan 2016 - 03:34 pm

By Randy Fabi and Fergus Jensen Jakarta: Indonesian police killed one suspected militant and arrested two more in raids across the country on...

Turkey detains 12 academics accused of signing 'peace declaration': NTV 15 Jan 2016 - 03:18 pm

Ankara: Turkish security forces detained 12 academics accused of signing a declaration calling for renewed efforts to end violence between government forces and...

Taiwanese K-pop singer Chou Tzu-yu mired in flag row 15 Jan 2016 - 02:51 pm

Seoul: Some seemingly innocent flag-waving by a teenage Taiwanese K-pop singer based in South Korea has landed her in political and commercial trouble,...

On election eve, Taiwan frontrunner says she seeks peace with China 15 Jan 2016 - 02:00 pm

Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Chairperson and presidential candidate Tsai Ing-wen answers questions at a press conference at the start of a campaign...

Politics and corruption fuel battle for Thai Buddhism's top post 15 Jan 2016 - 01:55 pm

A Buddist monk walks in a monastery in Bangkok, Thailand, January 14, 2016. REUTERS By Amy Sawitta Lefevre and Aukkarapon Niyomyat BANGKOK: Political...

Al Shabaab militants attack Somali army base, say dozens dead 15 Jan 2016 - 01:48 pm

File photo.

Indonesia arrests three after attack, search on for more jihadis 15 Jan 2016 - 01:41 pm

Indonesia's chief security minister Luhut Pandjaitan (C) visits the site of an attack in central Jakarta January 14, 2016. REUTERS By Randy Fabi...

China seeks investment for disputed islands, to launch flights 15 Jan 2016 - 01:38 pm

Chinese dredging vessels are purportedly seen in the waters around Mischief Reef in the disputed Spratly Islands in the South China Sea in...

Iraqi force enters Basra to disarm tribal fighters: official, sources 15 Jan 2016 - 01:35 pm

Iraqi soldiers search vehicles on the outskirts of Basra January 14, 2016. Reuters Basra: Iraq sent an armored army division and a police...

China's Xi to visit Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Iran next week 15 Jan 2016 - 01:31 pm

Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Iran next week, Beijing's foreign ministry said Friday, as the world's second-largest...

Unicef confirms severe malnutrition in Syria's besieged Madaya 15 Jan 2016 - 01:21 pm

A United Nations vehicle enters the besieged rebel-held Syrian town of Madaya as residents wait for a convoy of aid from the Syrian...

Over 700 missing after army clashes: Nigerian Shiite group 15 Jan 2016 - 12:00 am

Kano: A Nigerian Shiite Muslim group on Thursday said more than 700 of its members were unaccounted for, nearly a month after clashes...

IS claims Pakistan TV station attack 15 Jan 2016 - 12:00 am

Paramilitary soldiers stand guard at the ARY News offices after a blast injured several people and caused property damage in Islamabad, Pakistan January...

UN peace envoy leaves Yemen empty handed 15 Jan 2016 - 12:00 am

The United Nations Special Envoy to Yemen Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed (C) speaks during a press conference ahead of leaving Yemen at Sanaa...

Thousands on streets of Tunis for revolution anniversary 15 Jan 2016 - 12:00 am

Tunisian women pose to a photographer during the celebration to mark the fifth anniversary of the uprising that ousted president Zine El Abidine...

Philippines urges patrols with U.S. amid sea dispute with China 15 Jan 2016 - 12:00 am

Filipino protestors stage a picket against the legality of the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) in front of the US embassy in Manila,...

Spain's Podemos urged to explain alleged Iranian funding link 15 Jan 2016 - 12:00 am

Podemos leader Pablo Iglesias gives a press conference after his meeting with Spanish caretaker Prime Minister at La Moncloa palace in Madrid, on...

Kerry and Saudi FM meet to soothe frayed ties 14 Jan 2016 - 06:44 pm

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry speaks during his meeting with Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir in London January 14, 2016. REUTERS ...