Syrian forces backed by the US are on the verge of taking back full control of Raqqa, ISIL's self-proclaimed capital.
Tensions have been on the rise since Kurds held a referendum on secession last month, which Iraq called illegal.
The US has snubbed Iran before, with dire consequences for the stability of the Middle East.
Four Moldovan nationals killed when cargo plane chartered by French army crashed into sea near Ivory Coast's Abidjan.
Police fear many casualties after car bomb explodes outside a hotel on a busy junction in the centre of Somali capital.
Austria gears up for a snap election on Sunday following the break-up of a coalition government.
Personal stories from around the world about death, dying and bereavement.
Japan's third-largest steelmaker has admitted it faked data on parts used in cars, planes and trains.
Londoner Abu Mumin helps terminally ill people who are estranged from their families and arranges their funerals.
When somebody dies lonely and alone, Miyu Kojima steps in to clean their home and organise the mementos of their life.
Ro Mayyu Ali, who fled to neighbouring Bangladesh, says Suu Kyi is responsible for the violence against the Rohingya.
One civilian also killed during anti-India protests in Kashmir after gun battle that killed two separatists, police say.
Former South African president says race continues to dominate politics, calling for S Africa to 'normalise' politics.
Recent merger of two communist parties has raised questions about the country's political future.
Unlike previous attempts at a reconciliation, the ongoing Fatah-Hamas negotiations might actually be successful.
Battle in ISIL's de facto capital in Syria on verge of being finished, Kurdish group says, amid reports of evacuations.
Many South Sudanese, including the Shilluk tribe, have been displaced several times amid the ongoing conflict.
Much of India's media spurns a scoop about the son of PM Modi's right-hand man. Plus, NFL as platform for race politics.
Palestinian NGOs have faced increasing pressure from Israel to shut down and abandon occupied East Jerusalem.
We speak to Palestinian human rights activist Issa Amro about his upcoming Israeli military trial.
The Wikipedia founder discusses the threat of fake news and how his new WikiTribune project plans to fight back.
Former French culture minister Audrey Azoulay wins after heated election overshadowed by Middle East tensions.
Former hostage Joshua Boyle says Haqqani network killed his infant daughter and raped his wife while in captivity.
