Glamour over gloom as Baghdad hosts fashion showLeggy models in striking designer clothes strutted down a catwalk in front of Iraq's high society for the first edition of the Baghdad Fashion Show.
14 March 2015
Netanyahu plays security card as rivals open poll leadIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu conceded that the centre-left opposition could win next week's general election and appealed to voters not to take the chance with national security.
Heavy toll as Australian farmers struggle through droughtOn the road to Walgett a sign welcomes visitors: "Farming is not a way of life, it keeps everyone alive." But with drought taking a heavy toll on the region, farming has become a battle for survival.
02 March 2015
Asian firms challenge Apple with snazzy new smartphonesSeveral big Asian phone companies launched new high-end smartphones and other wireless gizmos, hoping to challenge US giant Apple in a big year for wireless gadgets.
Britain's Prince William set to arrive in JapanPrince William was due to arrive in Japan for his first visit to a country that adores the British Royal family and was smitten with his late mother, Diana.
26 February 2015
Australia warns women IS no 'romantic adventure'A worrying number of Australian women are heading to Iraq and Syria to become so-called Islamic State group "jihadi brides", Foreign Minister Julie Bishop said.
26 February 2015
'Holy pig' festival draws thousands in TaiwanThousands of worshippers flocked to a controversial "holy pig" festival in Taiwan which sees the carcases of giant overfed swine on display.
24 February 2015
Australian PM Abbott accused of inciting ill-feelingAustralian Prime Minister Tony Abbott was on Tuesday accused of "scapegoating" an entire community and inciting "ill-feeling" after telling Muslim leaders to do more to combat extremism.
UN chief seeks action on Syria sieges, barrel bombsDenouncing a business-as-usual approach to Syria, UN chief Ban Ki-moon called for urgent action to lift sieges on civilians and to end barrel bomb attacks.
Destruction as massive cyclones hit AustraliaTwo powerful cyclones pounded Australia and left a trail of destruction with houses ripped apart, trees uprooted and power lines torn down.