Prime Minister says flights of MV-22 Osprey aircraft must wait until investigations into recent crashes are complete.

President Andry Rajoelina arrives in Seychelles to meet rival Marc Ravalomanana in bid to ease political crisis.

Fighting between indigenous tribes and Muslim settlers in northeastern Assam state have killed at least 19 people.

Can Turkey strike a balance between the country's modern, secular aspirations and its deep-rooted Islamic identity?

Many fear the new law being drafted by the government would be used to silence the opposition.

Residents of Cheran town say authorities have done nothing to stop loggers stripping the local pine forest of trees.

A journey through the heart of modern Iraq - a country struggling to put itself back together.

Death toll has risen to four in forest fires raging in Spain's north-eastern Catalonia region.

Sally Ride, 61, has died after a 17-month battle with pancreatic cancer, her organisation says.

Tropical cyclone warning raised to its highest level, grounding flights and disrupting businesses across financial hub.

President names human rights lawyer prime minister, as Peruvian leader reshuffles cabinet to calm anti-mining strife.

Syrian security forces have slipped into Mashariaa al-Qaa town in pursuit of "armed terrorist groups".

Will Afghan authorities really be ready to take control of their country's own security?

President Humala picks a human rights lawyer to be his PM, sources say, amid wave of violent anti-mining protests.

China will soon be home to half the world's billionaires, so can the superrich help the superpower stay in the box seat?

An investigation into how Vietnamese children trafficked to work in the UK's cannabis trade are prosecuted as criminals.

Khartoum says it wants to agree on border security first before discussing any oil or financial deal.

Foreign ministry says country will deploy weapons against "external aggression" but rules out their use against Syrians.

A PhD student in neuroscience, Holmes saw himself "channeling" the energy of the Joker, Batman's arch nemesis.

In an unprecedented move, Egypt is allowing temporarily freer entry for Palestinians.

Benigno Aquino addresses nation, saying he will not back down from dispute with China over Scarborough Shoal area.

James Eagan Holmes appears in court for first time after killing 12 and injuring 58 in Colorado movie theatre on Friday.

Iraq's Shia-led government walks a tightrope on Syria, as regional groups enter the political and military fray.

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A US college football team is slapped with a four-year playoff ban after a top coach is found guilty of child sex abuse.

"Misola" combines soya, grains and nuts to provide a healthy and affordable mix in a country wracked by hunger.

Refugees fleeing into Lebanon mirror the broader divisions of Syrian society between the government and opposition.

The writing on the wall - a look at the low-tech end of social media in the Arab world.

The leftist author rose to prominence as a witty, biting critic of imperialism and capitalism.

With long-term funding costs above the danger level, latest figures show the country's economy is shrinking fast.

They have faced decades of discrimination but the Muslim minority's plight has garnered little international attention.

Farmers from from Fayoum in the north to take former agriculture minister to court.

Governments urged not to cut funding against epidemic as study indicates increase in cases of drug resistance.

US lawmakers need to set aside budget initiatives based on fear and fantasy, and fund more domestic programmes.

Damascus says it has chemical and biological weapons but will only use them only against a foreign attack.

Unchecked development now threatens ancient Buddhist structures and artefacts buried there.

As governments are increasingly relying on drones, what are the consequences for civil liberties and the future of war?

Powerful Central Military Commission approves Sansha garrison, a move which could further boost tensions in the region.

The destructive nature of neoliberalism has prompted many philosophers to reconsider communist ideas.

Nearly nine million users of China's popular microblog express outrage at government after floods leave 37 people dead.

Tiger farms and its citizens' high demand for rhino horn as a supposed cure-all helped put it at the top of a WWF list.

Report from independent panel delivers damning assessment of country's nuclear regulator and Fukushima plant operator.

Australian aboriginal youth suicide rates are among the highest in the world, so how can communities save their youths?

More than 20 people killed after series of explosions and gun attacks in various cities, including capital Baghdad.

More than 20 people killed after series of explosions and gun attacks in various cities, including capital Baghdad.

Report from independent panel delivers damning assessment of country's nuclear regulator and Fukushima plant operator.

Army tightens grip on capital as the battle for control of the country escalates.

Up to $280bn is lost in tax revenues as wealthy individuals park financial assets in offshore tax havens.

Police detain three officials for negligence during flooding that killed 171 people in the Black Sea region of Krymsk.

Oswaldo Paya, Sakharov human rights prize winner, was travelling in Granma province at time of accident, activists say.

The country's new civilian administration is fighting to establish its authority in a new media landscape.

The World Bank and the Kazakh government spend millions of dollars to re-fill the sea and help revive its ecosystems.