Twenty-eight people were also handed terms of 10-15 years of forced labour for murder and illegal possession of weapons.
France has about 4,500 soldiers in the region and announced on Sunday that it plans to deploy 600 more.
Online anger simmers after the disease kills a doctor who was punished for sounding the alarm.
Despite concerns about the spread of the virus, a mass Unification Church wedding has gone ahead in South Korea.
The Irish prime minister was applauded for his handling of Brexit, but voters care more about their health and housing.
Ayatollah al-Sistani berates security forces for failing to protect protesters killed in clashes with Sadrists in Najaf.
Armed groups have committed 28 attacks in northern region of the country this year displacing thousands, says the UN.
Anti-CAA demonstrators from all faiths pray for withdrawal of law and communal amity at women-led epicentre of protests.
No winner declared three days after chaotic caucuses amid close margin in delegate chase and technical difficulties.
The new brand of populism which bases its political programme directly in the power of social media should scare us all.
The conservative talk show host suspends campaign, but says 'fight against the Cult of Trump is just getting started'.
The ICJ's order that Myanmar does all it can to prevent genocide offers the Rohingya hope for the future.
As Ireland gears up for a snap general election this weekend, addressing inequality and complexity of the country's healthcare system has emerged as the number one priority for voters.
Thousands of students in Iraq put education on hold to protest demanding a better future.
Syria's offensive prompts Ankara to send 150 vehicles with commandos and ammunition to rebel-held province.
Brazil's far-right president is calling his new controversial plans for indigenous land a 'dream' but his critics are calling it a 'genocide bill'.
Additional Israeli forces deployed in Jerusalem and the occupied West Bank after four Palestinians are killed.
Ukraine was at the centre of the bid to impeach US President Donald Trump and ties are now expected to be reset.
At Tokyo 2020, Pakistan's first rider to qualify for the Games will compete with horse named after the disputed region.
Women who left the UK to join ISIL as a teenager had citizenship revoked one year ago on national security grounds.
President Masisi fends off criticism of his government's decision, saying it will not threaten the elephant population.
Macron seeks a leading role in post-Brexit EU nuclear strategy, using France's military clout to make his point.
Les Miserables director Ladj Ly, whose nominated film tackles police brutality, is celebrated as a local hero.
China reports 73 people died of the virus with additional 3,143 new infections, most of which are from Hubei province.
We challenge Trump ally Steve Cortes on the legitimacy of the impeachment trial.
