Lack of jobs in India drove migrants on to boat for New Zealand, say relatives
It is the first known attempt by migrants to reach New Zealand by boat from India
Threatened, followed and abused: Malaysia urged to make stalking a crime
Malaysia, like most countries across Asia-Pacific, does not have an anti-stalking law and such behaviour is often culturally seen as a private or a family matter
Gay Indiana mayor joins field of Democratic presidential hopefuls
The relatively unknown Rust Belt mayor says he represents a new generation of Americans
A gun in the face: Davos ploy to reshape refugee debate
On Tuesday, UN criticised European nations for not allowing boatloads of migrants to disembark at safe ports and of relying instead on Libya's coastguard
As Taliban talks gather pace, Afghan women fear turning back clock
Afghanistan is still not an easy place to be a woman but access to public life has improved, especially in cities such as the capital Kabul
Families in Afghanistan's north seek shelter as Taliban ups pressure
The increasingly confident Taliban now control broad swathes of the countryside outside the main cities of Afghanistan
Briton's death in Kenya adds to long list of aid worker killings
Humanitarian workers worldwide are facing an increase in raids, killings and kidnappings as fighters flout the international laws meant to protect humanitarians
Afghanistan says end to war a 'dream' without Taliban talking to govt
Impasse over talks comes as Afghanistan prepares to hold presidential elections with many Afghans believing vote may be cancelled if peace deal is reached with Taliban
Afghan Taliban to join peace talks with U.S. alone - sources
Militants reject requests to meet "puppet" Afghan government
Afghan Taliban, U.S. to sit down to peace talks on Wednesday-sources
USA-AFGHANISTAN/TALIBAN:Afghan Taliban, U.S. to sit down to peace talks on Wednesday-sources