Torrential rain and howling winds lash Hawaii as Hurricane Lane nears
There were no reports of injuries on the Hawaiian Islands, but flash floods and landslides closed some roads
Doctor in eastern Congo contracts Ebola in "dreaded" scenario - WHO
Oicha, where the doctor is located, is almost entirely surrounded by ADF Ugandan Islamist militia, who often hold aid workers hostage
Venezuelan exodus approaching crisis moment -UN agency
Growing numbers are fleeing economic meltdown and political turmoil in Venezuela, threatening to overwhelm neighbouring countries
Survivors of last major Islamic State battle in Iraq beg for food
Eid holiday aid deliveries fall short, bring little joy
Italy threatens to cut EU funding over Catania migrant standoff
Some 150 migrants on Italian ship in Catania since Monday
Ethnic unrest tarnishes new Ethiopian leader's reforms
A surge in ethnic violence has displaced nearly 1 million people in the past four months in southern Ethiopia
Morales, indigenous icon, loses support among Bolivia's native people
The indigenous peoples' dissatisfaction is marring what had been widespread acclaim for a leader emblematic to first peoples' movements worldwide
Hurricane Lane lashes Hawaii with heavy rain, winds
There were no reports of injuries, but roads were closed because of flash floods and landslides
Hundreds evacuated as forest fire sends smoke over Berlin
Emergency alert system activated in Berlin