Japan marks 70 years since its surrender ended World War Two
There were bows and "banzai" chants at Tokyo's Yasukuni Shrine as politicians,…
US blocks release of hunger-striking Guantanamo detainee
The US Justice Department has argued against the release of a prisoner…
‘Islamic State’ leader Al-Baghdadi raped US hostage: Mueller family
The leader of the self-proclaimed "Islamic State" group repeatedly raped a United…
‘Islamic State’ leader al-Baghdadi raped US hostage, Mueller family says
The leader of the self-proclaimed "Islamic State" group repeatedly raped a United…
Deadly clashes between Turkish army, PKK
Turkey's army says at least three of its soldiers have been killed…
Turkish attacks expose fissures among Kurdish groups
The conflict between Turkey and the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) has deepened…
Truce called between Syrian regime, insurgents
A monitoring group has said talks yield 48-hour ceasefire in northwest Syria…
Like in another world – Spending a semester in North Korea
18-year old Alessandro Ford from Great Britain spent four months in North…
Australia sets modest 2030 emissions target
Australia has announced targets for reducing carbon emissions over the next 15…
Twin blasts kill scores in eastern Iraq
More than 40 people have died in eastern Iraq in twin attacks…