Legal expert Faizan Mustafa says the verdict is progressive but that court judgements don't create social change.
In announcement on new strategy, US president accuses Pakistan of harbouring 'terrorists' operating in Afghanistan.
Treasury says 'it is unacceptable' for Chinese and Russian firms and individuals to do business with Pyongyang.
At least 83 children, mostly girls, used by the armed group in suicide attacks this year, says the UN agency.
Council votes to cover two statues in black fabric at meeting packed with residents angry over white supremacist rally.
Rescue team search for survivors after landslide on a rubbish landfill on the outskirts of Conakry kills at least eight.
As battle for ISIL-held city of Tal Afar intensifies, Pentagon chief Jim Mattis makes unannounced visit to Iraq.
Saudi Arabia officially declares Friday, September 1 the first day of Eid al-Adha 2017.
Iran's atomic boss says Tehran 'loyal' to nuclear deal but ready to respond if US renegotiates or walks away from it.
La Liga side wants ex-striker to pay back the bonus for an October 2016 contract that tied him to the club through 2021.
Award-winning director is accused of stealing at least $1.15m in state funds earmarked for an art project.
Wider search for 10 sailors missing after US warship's collision with tanker to continue, as some remains are found.
Ruling marks largest sum awarded in a series of talcum powder lawsuit verdicts against the company in US court.s
Leading British publisher restores more than 300 politically sensitive articles after an outcry over censorship.
India, UK and NATO express support for US president's policy, but Pakistan, China and Russia offer little enthusiasm.
Amid praise for the Supreme Court's decision to suspend Muslim instant divorce, others push for more women's rights.
Given the absence of any political leadership, what made the al-Aqsa Mosque protests last month a success?
Qatar dismisses false report by UAE channel claiming anti-government protests took place with demonstrators teargassed.
Women and children among the dead as a barrage of US-led coalition raids hit ISIL-held city.
The government hopes to enhance rain in drought-hit Karnataka
To avoid another deadly landslide in a coastal town, Africa needs to take collective action against climate change.
Millions of Angolans to cast their votes on Wednesday as 74-year-old, who has ruled for 38-years, leaves office.
The rule allowed Muslim men to divorce their wives simply by uttering the word 'talaq' three times.
Pyongyang says US included lethal weapons in drills with South Korea and is training troops to 'behead' Kim Jong-un.
Armed group warns that the US president is wasting soldiers' lives by sending thousands more troops to the country.
