Swedish Ikea store stops knife sales after attack
The Ikea branch in central Sweden where two shoppers were fatally stabbed -- reportedly with knives taken from the shelves -- will temporarily stop knife sales.
Turkey to press anti-PKK campaign 'until no terrorist remains': Erdogan
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan vowed that Turkey would press on with a campaign against Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) militants "until not one terrorist remains".
Iraq parliament approves PM's anti-corruption plan
Iraq's parliament unanimously approved Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi's reform programme aimed at curbing the corruption and government waste.
Nepal appeals for calm after deadly clashes over constitution
Nepali politicians including Prime Minister Sushil Koirala appealed for calm as hundreds protested against a new constitution for a second day.
Nazarbayev instructs government to cut back expenses
Nursultan Nazarbayev has instructed the government and Akims (Mayors) to cut back expenses where possible.
Pros and cons of chemical castration discussed in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan is considering pros and cons of introducing chemical castration for convicted pedophiles.
Pension reform in Kazakhstan raises questions
Kazakhstan is moving forward with its new pension system. However, some are concerned it will mean lower revenues for the state budget and more money in the shadow economy.
Almaty Marathon starts online registration for 2016
The Almaty Marathon, an annual charity event, invites healthy lifestyle lovers to take part in the anniversary run.
Nazarbayev talks about development of Almaty
Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev visited Almaty to discuss new appointments, the city's development and its general role in Kazakhstan's economy.
Nepal issues first transgender passport
Nepal issued its first transgender passport Monday in a move which rights groups hailed as a breakthrough.
Pope creates global prayer day for 'Care of Creation'
Pope Francis has established an annual day of global prayer "for the Care of Creation" to boost support for the environment.
Leader of group searching for 43 missing Mexican students killed
The leader of a group searching for 43 missing students in Mexico has been killed near the resort town of Acapulco.
Greece reaches deal with creditors: government source
Greece has reached a deal on a multi-billion bailout with its international creditors after marathon talks.
Iranian FM's visit to Turkey postponed: official
Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif's scheduled visit to Turkey on Tuesday has been postponed.
Japan ends nuclear shutdown four years after Fukushima
Japan ended a two-year nuclear shutdown in the energy-hungry country, sparked by public fears following the 2011 Fukushima crisis, the worst atomic disaster in a generation.
Drake scores year's first platinum album
Drake become the first artist to release an album this year that has sold more than one million copies in the United States, ending the latest industry drought.
Clinton: Trump 'way overboard' in post-debate remarks
Democratic White House frontrunner Hillary Clinton denounced her Republican rival and former supporter Donald Trump on Monday.
More arrests in Pakistan child sex abuse scandal
Pakistani police arrested five more people over a major child sex abuse scandal after a lawyer for the victims accused them of protecting culprits.
Russia bars anti-Kremlin coalition from upcoming polls
A Russian opposition coalition co-led by leading Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny has had nearly all its candidates barred from September regional and local elections.
Afghanistan slams Pakistan over wave of bloody Kabul attacks
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani accused Pakistan on Monday of sending "messages of war" and harbouring bomb-making camps.
