Brazilian Colonel Who Tortured Political Dissidents during Military Rule Murdered
Paulo Malhaes admitted torturing political dissidents during 20-year military rule in Brazil
Baghdad Serial Blasts at Shiite Campaign Rally Causes Havoc [In Pictures]
Al-Qaida offshoot Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant claims responsibility.
Dozens Killed as Serial Blasts Tear Up Shia Election Rally in Baghdad
Stadium goes up in flames as a play on the martyrdom of Shiite saint Imam Hussein was being enacted.
Boko Haram Abduction Prompts United Front by Nigeria Leaders
Parents of 230 abducted schoolgirls frustrated by lack of progress and want international intervention
Malaysia Airlines MH370: May Take Years to Scour Deep Seas as Search Area Widens
Malaysian Transport Minister Hishammuddin Hussein has already committed to increased search for missing jet.
Indian Politician Arvind Kejriwal Tops TIME 100 Readers' Poll
Over 3.2 million voters participated in readers' poll; Kejriwal topped the list beating Narendra Modi.
China Releases Japanese Ship After £16.9 million Compensation
China releases the seized ship after Mitsui agrees to pay £16.9 million compensation
India Elections 2014: Common Man Party Leader Shazia IImi Defends her 'Muslims Need to be Communal' Comment
The AAP leader said that her comment about muslims being too secular was sarcastic
Malaysia Airlines MH370: Reports Speculate that Missing Plane May Have Landed and Not Crashed
Four ELTs in the plane which could have signalled crash or contact with water were not activated
India Elections 2014: Islamist Militants Launch Spate of Attacks in Kashmir
Attacks seen as attempt to scare people away from voting in general election.
Japan's Lawmakers Visit WW II Shrine Angering China
China sees visit to Yasukuni war shrine as reminder of Japanese colonial oppression.
British Woman Michele Calmon Deported From Sri Lanka for 'Disrespectful' Buddha Tattoo
Michele Calmon was arrested at the airport and handed over to a detention camp for immediate deportation.
Air Strikes in Yemen Kill At Least 40 Suspected Al-Qaida Militants
The operation targeted al-Qaida military camps in southern and central Yemen.
India: Leopard Kills Girl, Body Recovered in Nearby Wildlife Sanctuary
Sleeping girl dragged into forest in Katarniaghat sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh state.
Malaysia Airlines Flight MH 370: Eighth Drone Mission to Sea Bed Fails to Find Wreckage
Bluefin-21 has covered two-thirds of sea floor and will finish searching area this week
Pakistani Taliban Refuses to Extend Ceasefire with Government
Taliban demands Sharia law and release of over 200 members
US, EU, and Russia Meet in Geneva to Resolve Ukraine Impasse
Pro-Russian protesters are seeking referendum to win greater autonomy for the eastern region
India to Challenge US Dominance on World Wide Web at Global Summit on Internet Governance
India will also propose renaming Internet to 'Equinet' in order to better represent its participatory character
Another Tibetan Dies in Act of Self-Immolation to Protest Against Chinese Rule
The man was protesting against China's rule in Tibetan autonomous region.
New Video Footage Shows Al-Qaida Hosting Unusual Meeting in Yemen
The video shows al-Qaida leader saying he wants to wipe out America
China Plans Tough Law Giving Priority to Environment over Development
Heavy fines, zoning regulations and strict limits on release of pollutants proposed.
India's Top Court Accords Recognition to Transgenders
Supreme Court of India upholds 'third gender' status for transgenders enabling them to move up social ladder.
Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370: Submarine Bluefin-21 to Make another Search Attempt
Submarine returns from first attempt after exceeding depth limit in Indian Ocean.
India PM Had Little Control Over Cabinet, Say Senior Bureaucrats
Senior bureaucrats allege that Manmohan Singh played little role in governance
Afghan Presidential Elections: Early Results Show Abdullah in the Lead
Former foreign minister leading by 41.9% but rival Ghani is close
Hepatitis C Breakthrough Promises Over 90% Cure Rate
Existing treatment has a success rate of less than 50% even after a prolonged course of painful injections.
India Election 2014: Regional Leader Says Rape Victims Should be Hanged
Leader, defending his boss who questioned death punishment for rapists, says rape victims should be hanged.
Mystery Light on Mars Photo is No Proof of Intelligent Life, Says Nasa
UFO enthusiasts say the bright spot on Mars came from underground beacon, but Nasa thinks otherwise
Rana Plaza Anniversary: Doomed Factory's Clients to Meet NGOs in Bid to Prevent Future Disasters
However many companies still haven't agreed to fund family compensation.
India Elections 2014: Why Common Man's Party Leader Likes to be Slapped Repeatedly While Campaigning
Every slap earns him hefty donations fuelled by waves of sympathy.
