US diplomacy can play a useful role in Africa, but nobody in the State Department is picking up the phone right now.
Military advance brings army and allied fighters about 10km from the city, says the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.
President says he will not allow 'anyone in the world' to touch Jagath Jayasuriya after rights groups sue ex-army chief.
Diplomats are expelled from Moscow and Russian offices are shut down in the United States.
Foreign minister deployed to hold 'intensive communications' as anger grows in world's most populous Muslim nation.
A look at the largest nuclear tests by the leading nuclear-armed states of the world.
Bomb-disposal team disarms 1.8-tonne 'blockbuster' bomb as tens of thousands in Frankfurt ordered away from homes.
US president asked Congress for nearly $8bn for recovery efforts after storm, but governor says Texas needs a lot more.
Former military ruler denounces murder case as 'fabricated' as he pledges to return to Pakistan when 'medically fit'.
Experts say the fundamental difference between a hydrogen and atomic bomb is the detonation process.
What does a nuclear North Korea mean for the world?
Criticism of Pyongyang's sixth nuclear test is voiced around the world from South Korea and the US to China and Russia.
Pyongyang has significantly increased the number of long-range missile and nuclear tests in recent years.
Above average sea-surface temperatures have proved to be an ideal breeding ground for intense downpours.
In Argentina, a group of journalists investigate land grabs and football as they try to keep their newspaper afloat.
As Mugabe responds to reports that his wife assaulted someone, we examine the president's media tactics.
How Indian media build up the country's powerful 'babas'.
Aid officials say camps are facing 'tremendous strain' as thousands of Rohingya pour into Bangladesh every day.
From an African American subculture to a global movement, bringing outsiders to the forefront and celebrating diversity.
President Kenyatta called the country's Supreme Court judges "crooks" after they annulled his election win.
Fighters from the armed group carry out raid on army base in Bula Gudud near the southern port town of Kismayu.
Guatemala's war on corruption just escalated as the presidency and a UN-backed anti-graft body faced off.
Newspaper says Monday's edition will be its last after receiving $6.3m tax bill, which it calls politically motivated.
Restaurants, guesthouses and supermarkets are opening to cater for the influx of Chinese fuelled by the CPEC.
Pyongyang carries out nuclear test, the sixth such explosion since 2006 when it started nuclear blast experiments.
