Rwandan president gets a third term with 99 percent of the vote, extending his 17-year rule.
Thousands of soldiers raid Rio de Janeiro favelas in bid to stop gangs behind a surge in robberies of commercial trucks.
Iraqi PM rules out merging controversial unit with army, a call made by Muqtada al-Sadr following visit to Saudi Arabia.
Security Council move as well as ASEAN criticism comes in response to two ICBM tests by North Korea in one month.
Hassan Rouhani calls for upholding of 2015 nuclear deal in the face of new sanctions imposed by US on his country.
Entrance to Luisa Ortega's office in Caracas blocked as new Constituent Assembly meets to debate her removal.
We ask whether Donald Trump's backing of bold economic promises has given the US economy a boost.
Latest bout of violence extends week of deadly protests, with fighters, civilians and troops among those killed.
A look at fake news, inaccurate polls and misleading ads in the run-up to Kenya's vote. Plus, Omar Khadr and the media.
Presidential runners Uhuru Kenyatta and opposition leader Raila Odinga try to win voters on final day of campaigning.
Los Angeles continues to serve as a representative of Mexican culture and heritage in a "hidden gem" known as the Campo.
The referendum initiated by the president seeks to abolish the Senate and alter the country's flag, among other changes.
Damaging winds, torrential rains and heavy seas sweep towards Kyushu and Honshu.
On Rojava's new international LGBTQI brigade, the "war on terror" and the Western left's erasure of local struggles.
We examine some of the cases and ask if enough is being done to investigate them and to prosecute the culprits.
The Brazilian's $263m move to Paris Saint-Germain set a record and has people wondering what such a sum could purchase.
Handmade dolls carry the stories of Syrian families, both devastating and hopeful, to the world.
Palestinians of African descent describe their daily struggles against 'double-racism' and Israeli occupation.
Three children and six women killed while sleeping at family home near Saada, with more injured.
Measure enforced after deadly protests ends, with defence minister saying government has dealt with 'troublemakers'.
Incumbent leader extends 17 years in power after crushing opponent amid allegations of political repression.
Deaths due to extreme weather in Europe could increase fifty-fold to reach 152,000 per year by the end of the century.
US will still attend UN climate change meetings during the withdrawal process, expected to take at least three years.
Security Council due to vote on Saturday on a US draft resolution aiming to deprive Pyongyang of $1bn in export revenue.
Justice department says it will review how journalists are subpoenaed after a wave of leaks since Trump took office.
