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Over 60% of negative child-related reports in Bangladesh involve rape, murder: study

Draft deal to restore N.Ireland government published

A draft deal to revive Northern Ireland's defunct government was published on Thursday, three years to the day since the province's executive collapsed in acrimony.

Tensions flare in French protests as pension dispute grinds on

Tens of thousands of demonstrators took to streets across France on Thursday in the latest mass protests against a pensions overhaul that critics say could cut benefits even while requiring people to work longer before retiring.

63 'terrorists', 25 others killed in Niger army base attack: defence ministry

Heavily armed assailants stormed a military base in Niger on Thursday killing 25 people and leading to fierce clashes that killed 63 "terrorists", the defence ministry said, in an area where dozens died in a previous jihadist attack.

Canadian PM: Iranian missile brought down airliner

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday multiple intelligence sources indicate that Iran shot down a Ukrainian airliner after it took off from Tehran, killing all 176 on board, including 63 Canadians.

Harry, Meghan quit royal front line in shock move

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan stunned the British monarchy on Wednesday by quitting as front-line members -- reportedly without first consulting Queen Elizabeth II.

Japan urges Ghosn to return as fugitive tycoon defends escape

Japan's justice minister on Thursday urged Carlos Ghosn to return and make his case in court, after the fugitive former auto tycoon gave an impassioned defence of his decision to jump bail and flee to Lebanon.

New virus behind China's mystery pneumonia outbreak: state media

China believes a mysterious pneumonia outbreak that has struck 59 people is due to a new strain of virus from the family of pathogens that includes SARS, state media said Thursday.

Bolivia opens probe into 600 former Morales officials

Bolivia's interim government said Wednesday it would launch a corruption probe into nearly 600 officials of the former administration, including ex-president Evo Morales.

Germany warns of 'second Syria' as EU hosts Libya PM

EU leaders met the head of Libya's UN-recognised government Wednesday as they scramble to contain the escalating crisis there, with Germany warning the country could deteriorate into a "second Syria".

All 170 aboard crashed Ukrainian jet dead: Iran

All 170 people on board a Ukrainian passenger plane that crashed Wednesday after taking off from Tehran were killed, Iran's Red Crescent said.

Smoke from Australia bushfires reaches Brazil

Smoke from bushfires raging across Australia reached Brazil on Tuesday, an arm of the National Institute for Space Research said on Twitter.

Puerto Rico declares state of emergency after wide quake damage

Puerto Rico's governor declared a state of emergency on Tuesday after a powerful 6.4 magnitude earthquake killed at least one person in the south of the island and caused widespread damage.

Iran fired 'more than a dozen' missiles at US forces in Iraq: Pentagon

Iran fired "more than a dozen" ballistic missiles Tuesday against two airbases in Iraq where US and coalition forces are based, the Pentagon said.

Austria's Kurz to return as world's youngest chancellor

Austria's conservative Sebastian Kurz will return to office today as the world's youngest democratically elected leader heading an unlikely coalition with the Greens after his previous far-right alliance collapsed.

South Korea's Moon seeks Kim Jong Un visit to Seoul

South Korean President Moon Jae-in today called for better relations with the North so leader Kim Jong Un can visit Seoul, despite Pyongyang's abandonment of its nuclear and missile test moratoriums.

NATO tells Iran to avoid 'further provocations'

Tehran should avoid "further violence and provocations", NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg warned on Monday, as tensions mount in the Middle East after US forces killed a top Iranian general.

With clock ticking, British MPs scrutinise Brexit deal

British MPs today resume scrutiny of Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Brexit deal as he races to get it ratified in time for Britain to leave the European Union on January 31.

UN special envoy 'angry' at foreign meddling in Libya

The United Nations special envoy to Libya has said he was "angry" at foreign interference in the war-torn country, saying Libyans have "suffered enough."

More than Aus$25 mn raised as Australia reels from bushfire fury

A global appeal to help Australian firefighters tackling catastrophic bushfires raised more than Aus$25 million today, as swaths of the country suffered extensive damage and the death toll from the long-running crisis hit 24.

Jakarta building collapses, several injured: TV

A five-storey building in Jakarta partly collapsed this morning, injuring at least eight people with more trapped inside, local television stations reported.