Thai exiles make plans to fight coup

Activists say they will organize peaceful protests against military

Gunmen kill Swiss worker, attack PM's office in Libya

Gunmen in Libya shot dead a Swiss national working for the International Committee of the Red Cross, fired a grenade at the prime minister's office and tried to kill a renegade general in a series of attacks on Wednesday.

Palestinians to appeal to UN over new Israeli settlements

The Palestine Liberation Organisation is to appeal to the UN Security Council over Israel's settlement construction, after tenders were invited for another 1,500 settler homes, a senior official said on Thursday.

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Assad secures victory in poll condemned by foes

Official figures show 88.7 percent support; crowds cheer and dance in Damascus

Hundreds killed in Boko Haram attack

Boko Haram militants dressed as soldiers slaughtered at least 200 civilians in three communities in northeastern Nigeria, in massacres the military did nothing to stop despite warnings that an attack was imminent, witnesses said on Thursday.

Alaska volcano's new eruptions set off highest alert in 5 years

An Alaska volcano that has been spewing ash and lava for years began erupting with new intensity this week, pushing a plume of smoke and ash as high as 7,315 meters and prompting scientists to issue their highest volcanic alert in five years, authorities said on Tuesday.

Afghan wheelchair hoop stars battle prejudice, wars to make world debut

They have led lives of quiet desperation on the margins of society as victims of never-ending wars and prejudice but Afghanistan's wheelchair basketball team was in celebratory mood as it made its international debut in Italy.

Nepal looks to 'spiritual tourism' for economic boost

Nepal has a prime spot on the world tourism map thanks to its celebrated mountains, particularly Qomolangma, known as Mount Everest in the West.

Freed US soldier may face investigation of claims that he abandoned his post

Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl, recently freed after five years as a captive of the Taliban, may still be disciplined if the army finds evidence of misconduct, the US military's top officer said Tuesday.

Abbott aiming to mend ties with Jakarta

Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott said on Wednesday he hopes to seal security and intelligence pacts with Indonesia as he looks to repair ties hurt by spying allegations.

Hunger Games' three-finger salute used to oppose coup in Thailand

The three-finger salute from the Hollywood movie The Hunger Games is being used as a symbol of resistance in Thailand. Protesters against the military coup are flashing the gesture as a silent act of rebellion, and are being threatened with arrest if they ignore warnings to stop.