Former South Korean defence minister Kim Yong-hyun has attempted to take his life, an official said.

The 26-year-old was arrested in Pennsylvania, and prosecutors are seeking to bring him to trial in New York.

Mohammed al-Bashir is tasked with governing until March by the Islamist-led rebels who ousted Bashar al-Assad.

Police seek two suspects after a car was set ablaze and buildings were vandalised in Sydney.

Some politicians question the future of Syrian refugees, with migration the big issue in February elections.

John Mahama was elected on his pledges to solve the economic crisis but won't find it easy, analysts say.

John Mahama will struggle to fulfil his promises as the economy is in deep crisis, some analysts say.

A humpback whale makes one of the longest and most unusual migrations ever recorded, raising alarm.

A humpback whale makes one of the longest and most unusual migrations ever recorded, raising alarm.

Mohammed al-Bashir is tasked with governing until March by the Islamist-led rebels who ousted Bashar al-Assad.

India's economy slumped to 5.4% , below the central bank's RBI's 7% forecast. What's going on?

India's economy slumped to 5.4% , below the central bank's RBI's 7% forecast. What's going on?

Advocacy groups call the controversial weapon "the fastest growing gun safety problem in the US".

Advocacy groups call the controversial weapon "the fastest growing gun safety problem in the US".

The move means Russia is being forced to "bear the costs of its illegal war", the US Treasury said.

The move means Russia is being forced to "bear the costs of its illegal war", the US Treasury said.

Hamza al-Khatib, 13, was arrested at a 2011 anti-government rally and tortured - but Assad's downfall has not brought his family justice.

Hamza al-Khatib, 13, was arrested at a 2011 anti-government rally and tortured - but Assad's downfall has not brought his family justice.

The BBC has verified videos showing blasts in the Syrian port of Latakia, as Israel conducts strikes across Syria.

Global powers who have been involved in the 13-year civil war have a vested interest after Assad's fall.