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Death toll in Libya’s Derna flooding could reach 20,000: Mayor
Thousands remain missing after flooding from Storm Daniel wreaks havoc in the eastern city of Derna.
Deadly explosion hits Gaza rally marking 2005 Israel pullout
At least five Palestinians killed in an explosion next to the separation fence along the Israeli frontier.
Deadly fighting continues in Lebanon’s Ein el-Hilweh Palestinian camp
Violence at Lebanon's largest Palestinian refugee camp intensifies as ceasefire between Fatah and armed groups crumbles.
Indian security officers, rebels killed in gun battle in Kashmir
Four Indian security forces and two rebels have been killed in separate gunfights in Indian-administered Kashmir.
Is a global body needed to deal with natural disasters?
Earthquakes, floods, fires, storms and drought have ravaged many parts of the world on a scale not seen in decades.
Kim Jong Un’s support for Russia sparks warnings from the West
US says it 'won't hesitate' to impose more sanctions on Russia and North Korea if they conclude any new arms deal.
Canada’s Trudeau rebuffs idea of stepping down in face of slumping support
Canadian prime minister says he has 'work to do' amid recent polls showing rising public disapproval of his leadership.
Israel attacks Syria’s west coast, killing two soldiers: Syrian state media
Attack comes after an Israeli air raid hit the international airport in Aleppo in northern Syria.
US has little leverage against Russia-North Korea cooperation, experts say
Washington could impose more sanctions, but analysts say penalties are unlikely to halt Moscow-Pyongyang alliance.
Fresh debris of Russian-style drones found in Romania
NATO says Romania alerted allies of drone fragments resembling Russian models on its territory 'for a third time'.