Hong Kong to allow dependent visa for same-sex couples after landmark ruling
International banks and law firms have been keen to see the easing of visas rules in the interests of strengthening Hong Kong's ability to attract global talent
Africa's rapid population growth puts poverty progress at risk, says Gates
Poverty in Africa is increasingly concentrated in a few countries, which also have among the fastest-growing populations in the world
U.S. to sharply limit refugee flows to 30,000 in 2019
The refugee ceiling of 45,000 set last year was the lowest since 1980, when the modern refugee program was established
Nigeria's disasters agency says 100 people killed in floods across 10 states
This year's destruction has been the worst since 2012
Florence's drenching rains kill 23 in the Carolinas
"The worst is yet to come"
Saudi Arabia reports cholera infection in southern province
It is unclear if the outbreak is linked to Yemen or to last month's Muslim haj pilgrimage, raising the risk of the spread of infectious disease
At least 23 die in weekend of Ethiopia ethnic violence
Ethiopia's Oromo, who make up about a third of the population, have long complained of being marginalised during decades of authoritarian rule
More days of flooding ahead for Carolinas, surrounding states
Flash flood watches stretch to New England
Worst flooding yet to come for waterlogged Carolinas
Flash floods, landslide warnings and "prolonged significant river flooding" throughout the region will continue for the next few days
Praying for miracles, rescuers seek signs of life after Philippine typhoon landslides
The typhoon affected about five million Filipinos, 150,000 of whom were in evacuation centres when the storm hit