Jenna Corderoy
Contributor
Myanmar Jails Trio for Two and a Half Years Over Bar Advert Deemed Insult to Buddhism
The sentence, handed to a New Zealander and two Burmese colleagues over a poster depicting Buddha wearing headphones, comes amid concern over rising Buddhist nationalism in the country.
Saudi Arabia Says It Will Want Same Enrichment Rights as Iran if Nuclear Deal is Done
Rattled by the growing influence of Shia powerhouse Iran, Riyadh is one of the key sources of resistance to an agreement — and has now raised the prospect of a nuclear race in the region.
Australian Teenage 'Suicide Bomber' Wrote Blog on His Journey to the Islamic State
Jake Bilardi, an 18-year-old from Melbourne reported to have died in Iraq, is believed to be the author of a blog detailing his transition from aspiring political journalist to Islamic State fighter.
Video Shows Myanmar Police Beating Students and Monks at Education Bill Protest
The crackdown, which drew strong international criticism, followed a week-long standoff that began when police blocked a protest march from Mandalay to Yangon.
Putin Reveals He Ordered the Annexation of Crimea on the Day Yanukovych Fled Kiev
In a documentary trailer, Putin speaks of a secret meeting on February 22 in which he told security services to "begin the work to bring Crimea back into Russia."
The US Is Reassuring Arab Allies over the Iranian Nuclear Talks — But Is a Deal in Reach?
The latest round of talks wrapped up this week with reports of 'some progress.' But with the deadline for a framework deal approaching, it is unclear if a satisfactory agreement is in reach.
Cyprus Signs Military Deal to Let Russian Navy Use Its Ports
Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades, who once described the collapse of the Soviet Union as "a crime against humanity," has been building increasingly close ties with Vladimir Putin.
UK Deployment of 75 Military Advisers to Ukraine Raises Concerns over Mission Creep
Britain says it is considering requests for further 'non-lethal' support to Ukraine but will not send combat troops. Analysts say the move could further strain the recent ceasefire deal.
British Police Fly to Turkey to Search for Three Teenage Girls 'Trying to Join Islamic State'
The schoolgirls, aged 15 and 16 left their East London homes last week. Their families have pleaded for them to come back — but their return poses difficult questions.
Is Lebanon's Hezbollah Sending Fighters to the Iraqi Frontlines?
Hassan Nasrallah has confirmed the Shia group has a "presence" in the battle against the Islamic State in Iraq. But with Hezbollah heavily committed in Syria, the nature of that involvement is unclear.
British Soldier Leaves Army Base to Join Kurdish Forces Fighting the Islamic State
The 19-year-old, thought to be the first serving British soldier to travel out to fight the militants, told his parents he was "driven by the conviction the Kurds need the help of the British."
Thailand Indicts Yingluck Shinawatra Over Controversial Rice Subsidy Scheme
The Thai military junta has filed criminal charges against the former prime minister over her divisive rice-buying policy that cost the country millions.