UN watchdog in Iran for 'intense' nuclear talksThe UN's atomic watchdog and Iran held "intense discussions" in Tehran about the possible military dimensions of the country's nuclear programme.
Malaysian PM dismisses funds report as 'political sabotage'Malaysia's premier Najib Razak on Friday dismissed as "political sabotage" a report that a probe into a state-owned investment fund had found hundreds of millions of dollars were transferred to his personal bank accounts.
03 July 2015
Death toll from Pakistan train accident rises to 17: armyThe death toll from a Pakistan rail accident has risen to 17, the army said Friday, the day after a special military train fell into a canal when a bridge partially collapsed.
03 July 2015
Iran nuclear deal in sight: top Russian negotiatorWorld powers and Tehran are close to a deal on curbing Iran's nuclear ambitions and the marathon negotiations look set to be successfully concluded "in the coming days."
03 July 2015
New music generation celebrates Dalai Lama at 80The Dalai Lama has long enjoyed an avid following among Western musicians and, as he turns 80, both new and veteran stars are offering songs to spread his message.
Kuwait makes DNA tests mandatory after IS bombingKuwait's parliament, reacting to a suicide bombing last week that killed 26 people, adopted a law requiring mandatory DNA testing on all the country's citizens and foreign residents.
02 July 2015
Landslides kill at least 21 in India's DarjeelingLandslides triggered by heavy rain killed at least 21 people across India's famed tea-growing region of Darjeeling, with more feared trapped under mounds of mud and debris.
Obama says 'I will walk away' from bad Iran dealUS President Barack Obama warned he will "walk away" from a bad nuclear deal with Iran, as Tehran and six world powers gave themselves until July 7 to reach an agreement.
Iraq PM 'retires' army chief of staff: spokesmanIraqi premier Haider al-Abadi has "retired" the army's chief of staff, the most senior officer removed since jihadists overran large parts of the country last year.
30 June 2015
Lavrov going to Vienna amid tough Iran talksRussia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said he planned to meet his US counterpart John Kerry in Vienna where global powers are engaged in make-or-break nuclear talks with Iran.