Since a war with Israel in June, Iran has stepped up forcible returns. Some Afghans say they were beaten.

Since a war with Israel in June, Iran has stepped up forcible returns. Some Afghans say they were beaten.

The nest with 10 times more radiation than permitted was found at a facility that once produced parts for US nuclear weapons.

The nest with 10 times more radiation than permitted was found at a facility that once produced parts for US nuclear weapons.

A group of workers who rescued a driver from a sinkhole have drawn praise - and reignited debate.

A demonstration flight of a "flying car" developed by SkyDrive was held on Thursday at the Osaka-Kansai Expo, ascending to a height of about four meters and hovered for approximately three minutes. (News On Japan)

A bear that broke into a home and rummaged through food in the kitchen has been captured in Hanamaki, Iwate Prefecture. (News On Japan)

Lawson has launched a trial service at select stores in Chiba Prefecture, allowing overnight stays in its parking lots for travelers sleeping in their cars for 2,500 to 3,000 yen per night. (News On Japan)

Ukraine's parliament votes to restore the independence of two anti-corruption agencies after large-scale protests.

Ukraine's parliament votes to restore the independence of two anti-corruption agencies after large-scale protests.

The US says both the PLO and the Palestinian Administration continue to support "terrorism".

The US says both the PLO and the Palestinian Administration continue to support "terrorism".

Majid, 15, was almost killed by an Israeli tank shell last February. He has finally arrived in the UK for reconstructive surgery.

Discrepancies between the two sides' version of the deal have emerged, and key details of the agreement are yet to be negotiated.

Discrepancies between the two sides' version of the deal have emerged, and key details of the agreement are yet to be negotiated.

It is believed to be longest that an embryo has been frozen before resulting in a successful live birth.

The killing of Lt Moaz al-Kasasbeh by the Islamic State group was shown in a grim video circulated online in 2015.

The killing of Lt Moaz al-Kasasbeh by the Islamic State group was shown in a grim video circulated online in 2015.

Local officials admit "loopholes in emergency planning" and say the incident is a painful lesson that serves as "a wake-up call".

Local officials admit "loopholes in emergency planning" and say the incident is a painful lesson that serves as "a wake-up call".