Women in Saudi Arabia are finally being allowed to drive from next year following a decree issued by King Salman.
At least two people injured in fire, which authorities said was a possible act of 'sabotage'.
The eurozone's most powerful advocate of austerity is expected to become speaker of the new German parliament.
Bill brought to parliament by ruling party MP will allow President Yoweri Museveni to seek a sixth term in office.
EU sets aside $587m for plan focused on resettling vulnerable people from Libya, Egypt, Niger, Sudan, Chad and Ethiopia.
Decision by Israel's military chief of staff condemned by Palestinians as a 'license to kill without accountability'.
As Erbil-Baghdad tensions soar, regional election officials say 92 percent of voters choose 'Yes' in non-binding poll.
On the Rohingya, history, identity and belonging.
Trade union confederation says time has come for 'workers and citizens to stand up and push back against this rot'.
Jericho prison is playing a key role in a Palestinian security apparatus aimed at stifling dissent, observers say.
Secret ballot seen as diplomatic win for Palestinian statehood, as Israel was actively seeking to postpone the vote.
Baghdad calls for suspension of international flights to Kurdish region after 'Yes' vote wins independence referendum.
The First Nations of Mexico are on a quest to break down the silencing wall of racism, patriarchy and capitalism.
Support for the Philippines' populist president starts to dwindle as his brutal war on drugs continue to take lives.
US President Donald Trump has vowed to repeal the Affordable Care Act, but efforts have so far fallen short.
Suicide bombing, mortar and gun attacks target several positions held by Iraqi forces near Ramadi city.
Taliban targets US defence secretary with rocket attack on Kabul airport after he arrived on an unannounced visit.
Former prime minister-turned-fugitive was not present in court, which sentenced her to five years over subsidy scandal.
Many of the island's 3.4m residents are without electricity as Puerto Rico endures fuel shortages in wake of hurricane.
Riyadh's decision to overturn a ban on women driving in the kingdom spurs euphoria and sarcasm on social media.
What does it take to make a Bollywood movie? A personal journey into the fascinating world of Indian film.
The makeshift booth run by a Rohingya reunites missing children with parents via public announcements in Kutupalong.
Working to change LA's overprotective system that leaves survivors of abuse trapped in a cycle of homelessness.
Experts say, the antibiotic linked to toxicity that's left many chronically ill, should be used as last resort only.
A growing number of Southeast Asian women are moving to the remote islands after marrying Faroese men.
