Nigeria: Two Al Jazeera journalists detained for 'loitering' near Boko Haram areas
The reporters are being kept in their hotel rooms in Maiduguri, capital of Borno state.
Nigeria: Boko Haram uses human shields to fight government offensive
Nigerian army aided by neighbouring countries continues to regain control of captured territories.
Are drug cartels the Isis of Mexico? US War on Drugs results in fear and death
Isis and drug cartels both behead people and control large territories by instigating fear among populations
Slave labour on the seas of Indonesia brings seafood to US stores and restaurants
AP investigators interviewed 'slaves' employed in appalling conditions in the seafood industry.
Nigeria Boko Haram: Violence 'guaranteed' at presidential election
Experts say terror group Boko Haram has vowed to disrupt the election.
Dolphin-hunting Japan: World Association of Zoos and Aquariums accused of slaughter complicity
Activists say Waza sanctioned deal with fishermen to capture dolphins for one of Waza members
South Africa: Author Zainub Priya Dala hit in face with brick for praising Salman Rushdie
Salman Rushdie's novel The Satanic Verses has often been accused of being blasphemous against Islam
Nigeria Boko Haram: Global attention necessary to guarantee free election
Nigerians set to vote in presidential election on 28 March
Pakistan Day: Military holds first parade in 7 years as fight against Taliban continues
Parade commemorates adoption of Lahore Resolution that granted grater autonomy to Muslims in British India.
Malaysia: Kelantan state introduces amputations for theft and stoning to death for adultery
Opposition party introduces Islamic penalties threatening stability of coalition.
UN urges Pakistan to stop executions and reinstate death penalty moratorium
There has been a surge in executions since Pakistan lifted six-year-moratorium on death penalty in January
Nigeria Boko Haram: Terrorists defeated 'within 1 month' says President Goodluck Jonathan
Jonathan claims Boko Haram is getting weaker as AU offensive in Nigeria continues.
In focus: Movie industry can help tackle discrimination against LGBT people
London LGBT Film Festival shows more than 50 movies and 100 shorts from around the world.
South Korea dog meat farm: Mass rescue saves dozens of animals from death
Dogs were liberated from cages and shipped to San Francisco for rehabilitation before adoption.
Niger: Boko Haram refugees will exacerbate food crisis prime minister warns
Niger is facing a cereal deficit due to uneven and insufficient rainfall.
Egypt: Single mother lived as a man for 43 years to save family from poverty
Sisa Abu Daooh, who disguised herself as a man for 43 years to provide for her family, has been recognised for her sacrifice.
Shafqat Hussain execution halted: Fate of man 'wrongly convicted depends on authorities'
Shafqat confessed to killing a child - but only after nine days of torture.
Congo to expel pro-democracy activists who 'aim to drive out president'
Activists from Senegal and Burkina Faso were arrested on grounds they posed a threat to the government.
Nigeria Boko Haram: Former captive 'knows where abducted Chibok schoolgirls are'
Maryamu Bala said she recognised camp where Boko Haram insurgents took her when she was abducted.
Mali Tuareg insurgence: Rebels agree to talks with government as France considers sanctions
Rebels refuse to sign a preliminary UN-brokered peace deal as it doesn't answer their demands.
Shafqat Hussain execution: Outrage as Pakistan to hang man who 'confessed under torture'
Hussain was sentenced to death when he was 14.
Mexico circus ban 'will leave thousands of tigers, elephants and camels homeless'
Mexico's ban on the use of animals in circuses will take effect in July.
Qasem Exirifard: Iran university fires physics professor as his 'feminine' voice unsuitable
Dr Qasem Exirifard dismissed as university decides his voice could lead to ridicule in the classroom
Nigeria Boko Haram: Army recaptures Bama town two weeks before presidential election
Nigerian army is aided by African Union soldiers and mercenaries in the fight against the insurgents.
Congo frees US diplomat Kevin Sturr but pro-democracy activists still in jail
The arrest occurred following conference that promoted the participation of youths in politics.
Nigeria: Boko Haram torches Bama town as troops regain control of villages
Witnesses said the insurgents warned residents to leave before they torched the town.
India nun gang-rape: Thousands to join silent protest in Kolkata
The nun was sexually abused by between five and 12 men who ransacked and burgled the convent.
Germany: Constitutional Court overturns absolute ban on teachers wearing Islamic headscarves
Court rules absolute ban is against freedom of religion right.
In focus: Support vital to prevent global terrorism despite government peace efforts to end Mali Tuareg insurgence
Tuareg insurgents demand independence for Malian territory of Azawad.
Angola: Floods kill 62 people including 35 children and leave hundreds homeless
At least 35 flood victims were children.
