North Korea's Kim calls for 'military countermeasures'
Comments come ahead of a year-end deadline for Washington to change its stance on stalled nuclear talks with Pyongyang.
Angry Iraq protesters attack US embassy over air strikes
Protesters throw rocks and wrench security cameras off the walls; US marines fire tear gas and flash bangs at the crowd.
Bangladesh shuts down telecom services along India border amid 'security concerns'
Decision taken after fears Indian Muslims may enter Bangladesh because of the country's citizenship bill, says official.
Huawei says 'survival' top priority as sales fall short
Chairman says US government was in the midst of a "strategic and long-term" campaign against the company.
Thousands trapped on Australia beaches encircled by fire
Some residents with boats even took to the sea, hoping for refuge.
Sudan sentences to death 27 secret agents for killing protester
Defence lawyers have two weeks to lodge an appeal against the death sentences.
Ex-Nissan boss Ghosn says he is in Lebanon, denies fleeing justice in Japan
"I have not fled justice — I have escaped injustice and political persecution," he says.
Rawat becomes India’s first chief of defence staff
Gen Bipin Rawat is set to retire as the Indian Army Chief on Dec 31 after completing three years of tenure.
British PM Major skipped 1996 Olympics to watch cricket
Major missed seeing Britain's only gold medal to watch England lose to Pakistan instead in a Test at Lord's.
Iraq warns US ties at stake after deadly strikes
Demonstrators in Iraq torch US flags while lawmakers call for US troops to be booted out of the country.
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South Asia
India's transgender protesters fear stateless future
Despite being legally recognised as a third gender, transgender individuals in India live on the fringes of society.
Pakistan plans fresh diplomatic outreach on rights abuses in occupied Kashmir
Urging the world to speak about the predicament of Indian minorities, FM says remaining silent is no more an option.
Rawat becomes India’s first chief of defence staff
Gen Bipin Rawat is set to retire as the Indian Army Chief on Dec 31 after completing three years of tenure.
Use of facial recognition in New Delhi rally sparks privacy fears
"The use of the system for profiling and surveillance at public congregations is illegal and unconstitutional."
