US hits back at North Korea for 'irresponsible provocation'
The North says its military has the capability of using atomic weapons at "any time".
Russian hacker Vladimir Drinkman pleads guilty in New Jersey court
Drinkman charged with breaking into computers of JCP, JetBlue, Dow Jones and Visa Jordan.
Bangladesh gets its first lesbian comic character
Gay rights group that created the character seeks to eliminate stigmas in the deeply conservative country.
Amazon boss Jeff Bezos unveils plans to launch monster rocket
The rocket will take on SpaceX and Virgin Galactic that are exploring commercial space flights.
Refugee crisis: Lebanese minister warns of Isis jihadis infiltrating Europe as migrants
Education Minister Elias Bou Saab says Islamists posing as refugees could launch terror attacks.
India, Myanmar listed among largest producers of illegal drugs
President Barack Obama said Myanmar, Bolivia and Venezuela have failed to meet obligations on fighting narcotics.
Bubonic plague: Michigan resident contracts life-threatening disease, 14th case recorded in US
The rare, flee-borne disease, has claimed three lives in the US since April.
North Korea hints at possible long-range rocket launch
Director of North's aerospace organisation claims series of satellites would be lunched next month.
Bangkok bombing: Police arrest two Malaysians, Pakistani national
No one has claimed responsibility for the Bangkok blast in which 20 people, including 14 foreign tourists, were killed.
Taliban militants free 350 inmates in attack on Afghanistan's Ghazni prison
Four guards and three insurgents killed in raid triggered by suicide bomber.
California: Emergency declared as wildfires wreak havoc in Middletown, Napa and Lake Counties
Thousands of firefighters also battling blaze in Amador and Calaveras.
Jerusalem: Clashes rock al-Aqsa mosque ahead of Jewish New Year
Mosque is embroiled in controversy as Jews are forbidden from praying in the complex.
Mecca crane collapse: Saudi Arabia says high winds caused tragedy that claimed 107 lives
Top Saudi official denies initial reports that lightning caused the disaster.
Refugee crisis: Saudi Arabia says it has taken in 2.5 million fleeing Syrians
Official says Syrians are not treated as refugees and are not placed in camps 'to ensure their dignity and safety'.
Remembering 9/11 victims: Shanksville memorial centre recalls journey of doomed United Airlines Flight 93
The Flight 93 National Memorial has 10 exhibits that would take visitors on an emotional tour.
California: Suspect killed as hostage situation ends at restaurant in Downey
Unidentified man in high-speed chase took patrons hostage at Chris and Pitts restaurant.
Refugee crisis: Growing social media outrage as Gulf nations fail to embrace Syrian migrants
When debt-ridden Greece can help fleeing Syrians, why can't oil-rich Islamic nations, they ask.
Containerscraper? Firm wants to build one in Indian slum
CRG Architects seeks to erect a 139-storey structure using cheap shipping containers.
Syria conflict: US warns Russia to back off as rebels gain ground in Idlib
John Kerry told Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov the Russian presence would escalate violence.
Labour leadership voting to conclude at midday; many voters yet to receive ballot papers
Jeremy Corbyn is bookmakers' odds-on favourite ahead of 12 September results.
Australia to accept 12,000 more Syrian refugees and expand bombing of Isis targets
Prime Minister Tony Abbott said Australia would take in minorities facing persecution in Syria.
John McAfee to run for 2016 US presidency
The cybersecurity guru would run for the US presidency under a newly-created Cyber Party.
Switched at birth: Couple reunited with biological baby after three months
Mix-up caused much anguish to British dad and Salvadoran mother before DNA tests identified their baby.
IAEA says North Korea has doubled the size of its nuclear facilities
UN agency believes the Yongbyon complex "houses uranium enrichment centrifuges" capable of making bomb fuel.
India: Gujarat hoardings claim Quran discourages eating of beef
The home state of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is widely seen as bidding to protect the 'holy' cows.
Medical practitioners rolling on the floor causes scare in German town
The naturopaths were apparently experiencing the effects of an overdose of an LSD-like drug.
North Korea: Defector says Kim Jong-un's 'days are numbered'
The defector, who has lived in South Korea since a year, claims the dictatorial regime could be overthrown.
El Salvador: 14 members of dreaded Barrio 18 gang killed in prison
The killings at the jail have been linked to an internal dispute involving the notorious Barrio 18 gang.
North Korea: Vice-Premier Choe Yong-gon 'executed by firing squad'
The 63-year-old vice-premier was reportedly killed in May for opposing the country's forestation policy.
Russia and Iran stage naval war games to showcase combined strength
Iranian destroyer Damavand and a couple of Russian warships take part in the joint exercises.
