Activists stage stealth rainbow flag protest in World Cup Russia
Russia prohibits what it describes as the promotion of homosexuality to minors, legislation which stopped gay pride marches and detained gay rights activists
India police arrest seven in suspected rape, blackmail of teenage girl
A school principal and teacher were two of seven arrested after a 15-year-old girl said she was raped by students in December 2017
Flights cancelled as Taiwan battens down for powerful typhoon
Weather bureau warns of landslides, flash floods
South Sudan government forces, allies killed hundreds of civilians -UN
Three commanders are suspected of bearing "greatest responsibility" in violence in Unity state between April 16 and May 24 that may amount to war crimes
Indian activists hopeful as top court hears challenge to gay sex ban
The ban, which dates back to 1861 when India was under British rule, was reinstated five years ago after a period of four years of decriminalisation
Families speak after 20 years as Ethiopia restores phones to Eritrea
A peace deal brings relations out of the deep freeze
At least 12 dead, including children, in Afghan suicide blast
Most of the victims were children working in a nearby car wash
Italy stops ship with migrants, turns up pressure on EU allies
Italy wants EU countries to take in new arrivals
Artist captures war as seen by children - toys included
There is no blood or mangled bodies. Instead there are pink dolls and blue tanks, a bird represents bombs falling from the sky, an elephant symbolises a lost sibling
Heavy rains hit India's Mumbai for 4th day, disrupt rail, air services
Some schools and colleges closed because of the rains but government offices, the stock exchange and banks tried to remain open as rains continue to lash down