Philippine police falsified evidence to kill urban poor in Duterte's war on drugs - HRW report
The Human Rights Watch has called for the UN to conduct an independent, international investigation into the widespread killings.
22 dead in clashes between army and M23 rebels in DRC since January says official
Group was accused of being responsible for a series of murders, rapes and forced recruitment of children.
Aftermath of tornadoes that hit US Midwest, destroying hundreds of homes with hail and high winds
Nearly 110 homes in Perryville, Missouri, were damaged or destroyed, as the twister battered the city.
Northern Ireland 2017 election: DUP favourite to become Stormont's main party as polls open
Snap election called after Sinn Fein's Martin McGuinness quit as deputy first minister.
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Nigerian software engineer says US Customs made him take a test to prove his computer knowledge
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Thailand: Former senior palace aide sacked for gross misconduct appears to face charges
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International court is not targeting Africans its leader tells Ugandan President Museveni
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Taiwan deploys Patriot missile defence system and steps up patrols around South China Sea
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South Korea blames Chinese hackers for DDoS attack that brought down Lotte Duty Free website
The attacks come days after Lotte Group affiliate approved a land swap deal for Thaad deployment.
Thailand: Family killed in insurgent attack in Muslim-majority province
An unknown number of assailants started shooting at a pick-up truck, killing four occupants and injuring two others.
North Korean suspect arrested in Kim Jong-nam murder to be freed and deported
Malaysia to release Ri Jong-chol due to insufficient evidence against him.
Saudi Arabia: 2 transgender Pakistanis allegedly tortured to death by police in Riyadh
They had reportedly been arrested for cross-dressing in public.
Failed asylum seekers choose to accept cash from Australia and return to home countries
Officials pressured asylum seekers to take $25,000 and return home.
Isis prepared for west Mosul battle and complicated enemy advance, says coalition commander
Stephen Townsend expressed hope that Raqqa in Syria will also be liberated from Isis control.
Top Democrats call on Jeff Sessions to resign as Attorney General after Russia revelations
Sessions was reportedly in contact with the Russian Ambassador twice during the campaign.
Senior al-Qaeda leader Abu al-Khayr al-Masri killed in US drone strike in Syria
The 59-year-old was reportedly second in command in the group's hierarchy behind leader Ayman al-Zawahiri.
Obama team 'revealed' Russian election hacking ahead of Trump inauguration
Officials want to stop future hacking and leave a trail for government investigators.
Ebola nurse Salome Karwah's husband says hospital's negligence behind her death
Karwah was named as Time magazine's person of the year in 2014 for her extraordinary work against Ebola.
Kim Jong-nam assassination: Malaysia to scrap visa-free entry for North Koreans
The move is aimed at safeguarding national security, Malaysia's deputy prime minister said.
Afghanistan-born Canadian doctor detained at US border and questioned about 'tribal chief'
After the ordeal, Dr Sardar Ahmad returned to Canada and said he had no interest in entering the US.
Joe Biden's son Hunter and widowed daughter-in-law Hallie confirm romantic relationship
Hunter and Hallie Biden reportedly began dating after the death of Beau Biden in 2015.
Attorney General Jeff Sessions spoke twice with Russian Ambassador during campaign
Sessions did not disclose the contact when asked by Senators during his confirmation hearing.
North Korea threatens to use 'nuclear sword of justice' against US-South Korea military drills
Pyongyang says it would carry out 'merciless' attacks if Foal Eagle exercises threatened its territories.
White House denies Donald Trump's address to Congress was a 'reset' speech
The president has been praised for his shift toward a more conciliatory tone and a pledge of unity.
Rachel Dolezal who called herself black changes name to West African phrase for 'gift of God'
Court documents show Dolezal changed her name to Nkechi Amare Diallo in 2016.
First address to Congress sees Donald Trump lose TV rating battle to Barack Obama
Trump previously mocked Arnold Schwarzenegger, his replacement as The Apprentice, over viewing figures.
Dow industrial average closes above 21,000 for the first time
Market has recovered after minute dip ahead of Trump's joint session address
Florida toddler dies after half-sister locks him in car all day while she worked at daycare centre
Jacob Manchego, 2, was left in the car without air conditioning for 5 hours and died later in hospital.
White House decides not to discipline Conway over Ivanka product push
The decision comes after the Office of Government Ethics recommended 'disciplinary action'.
Mexican cement company says it will 'gladly' provide materials for construction of the border wall
The controversial proposal by Trump has prompted much discussion over who will pay for the wall.
Republican takes sartorial swipe at Democrat women whose white pantsuits are 'a disease'
Kevin Cramer was not impressed by what the Democrats wore in Congress.
Isis vows to attack China using child soldiers from Uighur Muslim minority
In a new 30-minute, Isis soldiers threaten to 'shed blood like rivers'.
Syrian government forces have retaken Palmyra citadel from Isis, say Hezbollah
Forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad lost the ancient city to Isis for a second time late last year.
World Book Day: Six powerful women writers every feminist needs to read
From Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie to Svetlana Alexievich, these are the writers to read.
New travel ban from Donald Trump excludes Iraq from list
Previous order cast a permanent ban on Syrian refugees with 90-day suspensions imposed on 6 other nations.
Boy, 17, falls to his death at Singapore mall after social media stunt goes wrong
Jonathan Chow asked his friend to film a Snapchat video as he leapt over a glass barrier.
Isis: British medics who went to help the 'Caliphate' killed in fighting in Iraq - reports
Ahmed Sami Khider and Hisham Fadlallah reportedly died near Mosul on the same day.
An Oprah Winfrey 2020 presidential bid now has the backing of Drudge Report founder
The media queen suggests would not rule out presidential bid despite previously dismissing the idea.
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