Prominent African-American journalist Gwen Ifill dies at 61
The PBS anchor had moderated two vice-presidential debates as well as a Democratic primary debate in 2015.
India: Isis recruit confirms presence of Maharashtra woman in Mosul
Subahani Haja Moideen, 31, said he met a Maharashtra-based couple during his stay in Iraq.
Indonesia: Police arrest 5 people after Molotov cocktail attack on church kills toddler
Possible links to the Islamic State extremist group are being investigated, police say.
Abducted Mexican priest found alive in Veracruz state with signs of torture
According to the clerics of the Church, he was kidnapped because he fought corruption.
Bulgarian Prime Minister to step down after setback in presidential election
Prime Minister Boyko Borisov's presidential nominee Tsetska Tsacheva won just over 35% of the vote.
Tens of thousands of South Koreans gather in Seoul to protest against President Park Geun-hye
Demonstrators have gathered to demand the resignation of the scandal-hit president.
Australia Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull not welcomed at 2017 Mardi Gras parade
This comes as a protest against his push for national plebiscite on same-sex marriage.
North Dakota pipeline: US police arrest demonstrators as decision over the project to come out soon
The US Army Corps of Engineers said it would issue a decision in near future clarifying its plans regarding the project.
Police begin investigation into alleged drug offences against Labour MP Keith Vaz
Vaz resigned as the chairman of the home affairs select committee amid drug allegations in September.
Venezuela's opposition to hold protest against President Nicolas Maduro's government
Maduro's opponents say Wednesday's protest is aimed at highlighting the 'dangerous situation' in the country.
Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto nominates third attorney general in four years
The president has recommended Raul Cervantes, a senator from the ruling PRI, replace Arely Gomez.
'Aleppo toy smuggler' accused of fraud says he never misused funds donated for Syrian orphans
Adham, 42, received global media attention for his campaign to collect funds for orphans in Aleppo.
Blast near polio eradication team kills police official in Pakistan
The constable succumbed to injuries while being taken to hospital.
Hong Kong jury to see video showing British banker Rurik Jutting torturing one of his victims
Jutting allegedly tortured one of his victims for 3 days while filming videos on his iPhone.
Venezuela government to hold talks with opposition after Pope Francis intervenes
The two sides will meet on 30 October on the Caribbean island of Margarita.
Asian sailors held hostage by Somali pirates ate rats to survive
The seamen were captured close to the Seychelles in 2012.
Venezuela's opposition declares 'coup' by President Maduro, votes to put him on trial
This comes after the electoral council suspended a signature drive for referendum to remove Maduro.
British banker Rurik Jutting pleads 'not guilty' in Hong Kong double murder case
Jutting, 31, is accused of murdering two Indonesian women in his apartment in 2014.
India arrests Pakistani spy for passing on details of security forces in Jammu and Kashmir
Bodh Raj was held from Jammu and Kashmir's Samba district with two Pakistani SIM cards and a map.
LGBT group in US files suit against Utah challenging curriculum laws that go against gay community
The legal suit filed on behalf of three school students alleges that the state law violates the US constitution.
Russia accuses the UK of delaying visas to its embassy staff
Russian ambassador Alexander Yakovenko alleged that London was trying to shrink Moscow's presence in Britain.
At least 55 people dead as overloaded train derails in Cameroon
The Camrail inter-city train was travelling from the capital city of Yaounde to the port city of Douala.
Mississippi judge rules in favour of Planned Parenthood, blocks abortion law
Judge Daniel Jordan III's decision is the latest in a series of rulings striking down similar laws elsewhere in the country.
Mexican court dismisses El Chapo's plea against extradition to the US
On 14 October, the Mexican government announced it would extradite the drug lord to the US in early 2017.
Australian football coach abducted in Yemen appears in video, appeals to government to pay ransom
Foreign Minister Julie Bishop says the process of gathering information is difficult as there is no Australian embassy in Yemen.
Kashmir tensions: State government sacks 12 employees over alleged anti-India activities
Officials said the government acted on a report prepared by the state police.
Indonesian police shoot suspected Islamist militant after attack on officials
Police said three officers including a local police chief were injured after the machete-wielding attacker stabbed them.
Brazil's former House speaker Eduardo Cunha arrested over alleged corruption charges
The ex-speaker is accused of accepting millions of dollars in bribes from an unnamed company.
Indian woman tries to protest nude in court against slow legal procedure
In 2015, the plaintiff had filed a complaint against her husband accusing him of molesting their minor daughter.
Right-wing group Reclaim Australia under intelligence lens
Officials had charged a member of the right-wing group in August for allegedly collecting documents to plan for terrorist acts.
