Taliban Chiefs Arrive in Qatar from Guantanamo Bay after Swap Deal for Bowe Bergdahl
Five Taliban leaders swapped for kidnapped US soldier arrive in Gulf.
Qatar World Cup 2022 Scandal: 10 Football Controversies
IBTimes UK looks at 10 instances where the beautiful game turned ugly.
Brussels Jewish Museum Shooting: Syria 'Jihadist' Arrested in Marseille
Alleged killer Mehdi Nemmouche arrested by chance after customs check on bus from Amsterdam to Marseille.
Neymar's £75m Barcelona Transfer 'Paid for London Orgy for His Father'
Barcelona starlet's bumper contract celebrated with lavish London party, claims ex-Santos president.
Qatar World Cup 2022: Former Fifa Chief Mohamed Bin Hammam Accused of Bribes to Secure Tournament
Former Fifa executive committee member allegedly transferred millions into football association presidents' accounts in return for votes.
Thailand Army Coup: Junta Chief Says Elections Expected in One Year
Elections to be held in 12 months, if peace and reform are achieved says coup leader General Chan-ocha
Nigeria Boko Haram Insurgency: Two Emirs Attacked in Ambush, One Feared Dead
Islamic insurgency reportedly kill the Emir of Gwoza while the Emir of Uba's whereabouts are unknown.
Israel: Police Capture Alleged Suicide Bomber at Border
Border police prevent Palestinian man wearing explosive vest at junction in northern West Bank.
European Union: Illegal Immigration Rises as African Migrants Converge on Italy
Number of people making the brave crossing from North Africa to Italy has increased sharply.
Ukraine Crisis: Defence Minister Vows to Restore Peace
Mykhailo Koval says Ukrainian forces will continue offensive against rebels in country's east.
Porn Star Nikki Benz Bids to Replace Rob Ford as Toronto Mayor
Nikki Benz tells voters to "trade in your Ford for a Benz" as she launches mayoral campaign.
Chilcot Inquiry: Agreement Reached on Release of Blair-Bush Iraq War Discussions
Iraq inquiry reaches agreement on the 'principles' that will be used when selecting what communications between two war leaders are disclosed.
Nigeria President Goodluck Jonathan Declares 'Full-Scale' Boko Haram Offensive
Jonathan authorises forces to use any means necessary to defeat Islamist insurgency.
Ukraine Crisis: 14 Killed as Army Helicopter 'Shot Down' Near Slovyansk by Separatists
Pro-Russian separatists shoot down military helicopter after offloading soldiers at military base.
Ebola: International Medics Travel to Sierra Leone to Tackle Outbreak
Teams from WHO and Doctors Without Borders on mission to West Africa after Ebola patients removed from hospital.
Edward Snowden: I Have 'No Relationship with Russian Government'
Whistleblower tells US television he is 'not supported' by Russia nor a spy.
Syria: Refugees Go to Polls in Lebanon to Vote for Bashar al-Assad
Expatriate Syrians turn out in large numbers to cast advance votes in Syria's Junethe election
Israeli Soldiers Storm West Bank Office of Hamas Newspapers
IDF troops raid publisher's offices to prevent the publication of three Hamas newspapers.
Ukraine Crisis: Chechen Chief Ramzan Kadyrov Denies Sending Troops
Chechnya's Moscow-backed leader has rejected allegations that he sent troops to fight with pro-Russia separatists.
Boko Haram Insurgency: 54 Killed in Separate Attacks Across Northern Nigeria
Two attacks in Yobe State and Borno state see 54 killed including 24 soldiers and 21 policemen.
French Riot Police Remove Hundreds of Migrants from Calais Camps
Refugees from Asia, Middle East and Africa are being removed after alleged health concerns.
Elderly Chinese Committing Suicide to Avoid Province's Burial Ban
Anhui province to ban burials after 1 June for cremations because of space concerns.
Sudan Death Sentence: Meriam Yahia Ibrahim Ishag Gives Birth in Jail
Pregnant woman sentenced to death for converting to Christianity from Islam gives birth in prison.
US Special Forces 'Training Crack Anti-Terror Commandos in Libya, Mali, Mauritania and Niger'
US developing anti-terrorism commandos in North Africa to tackle al-Qaida operatives.
North Dakota Tornado Hits Oil Worker Camp and Injures Nine People
Twister destroys trailer park in North Dakota's oil patch leaving one person critical.
Fifa President Sepp Blatter Claims He is 'Ambassador' of Palestinians
Fifa chief pledges to help Palestinians with Israeli travel restrictions in meeting with Mahmoud Abbas.
Iran Court Orders the Blocking of Instagram
Order given to Iran's Ministry of Telecommunications to ban the picture-sharing app after lawsuit.
North Korean 'Executed for Communicating with Outside World' in South Korea Call
Man executed after being caught making phone contact with South Korea near China border.
Kremlin-Backed Russia Today Compares Prince Charles to Nazi Following Putin Hitler Storm
News channel says Charles should look at his own history before comparing Putin to Hitler in video package.
China: Shocking Footage Shows Men Catch Baby in Second Storey Guangdong Plunge
Baby falls from second floor window before being saved by two passersby in Guangdong.