Chinese leader speaks in positive terms as US president says 'lots of very potentially bad problems will be going away'.
Trump says the strike hit the airbase used by Syria to launch a deadly chemical weapons attack earlier this week.
People trying to escape besieged Iraqi city are being killed and their bodies hung from electricity poles.
From a subway bombing in Russia to fighting in Mosul and protests by farmers in India, here is the week in photos.
Swedish police say at least three killed and many injured in the incident on Drottninggatan street in the capital.
Largely peaceful protests come as a second ratings agency downgrades the country's debt rating to 'junk' status.
Troops 'slaughtered civilians like animals' refugees say as thousands flee to neighbouring Uganda.
Trump nominee voted into Supreme Court after Republicans unilaterally rewrite Senate rules to assure his ascension.
Venezuela has seen near-daily demonstrations since the Supreme Court issued a ruling nullifying Congress last week.
The US military's attack on the government-controlled Shayrat airbase might be a kiss of life for the Syrian revolution.
Al Jazeera’s senior political analyst comments on the lead-up and aftermath of US missile strikes on a Syrian airbase.
The US attack will do little to alleviate Syria’s humanitarian crisis but might improve Trump’s approval ratings.
A round-up of news stories from around the world that may have been blindsided by a US attack on a Syrian airbase.
Zoos around the world pay China millions of dollars a year to 'rent' these lovable bears
US-Russian relations are under the spotlight ahead of Secretary of State Rex Tillerson's visit to Russia next week.
Regional and world leaders are quick to react to the news after US fires missiles at Syria air base.
Russia labels US missile strikes on Syria as 'aggression against a sovereign state in violation of international law'.
Madleen Kullab's love for the sea has allowed her to overcome the physical and social challenges of her unusual job.
In order to be a serious challenger to the BJP, the Congress Party needs to free itself from the Nehru-Gandhi dynasty.
The former public protector is best known for holding President Jacob Zuma to account for wasting public funds.
Trump said the strikes hit the airbase used by Syria to launch a deadly chemical weapons attack earlier this week
Homs Governor Talal Barazi says US attack would not impact the Syrian government or its ability to fight 'terrorists'.
Two years ago, Obama threatened attacking Assad's forces for previous chemical attacks, but Trump disagreed.
Syrian opposition group's official tells Al Jazeera US involvement 'could really be opportunity' to end Syria's war.
Fifty-nine Tomahawk cruise missiles launched at Syria after suspected chemical attack in Idlib province, Pentagon says.
