South Africa traditional leaders warn ANC to keep its hands off their land
The leaders, who are key to the ANC political base, control communal land comprising 13 percent of South Africa.
Germany, Austria set talks with Italy to shut southern migrant route to Europe
Merkel has agreed to set up migrant transit centres along Germany's border
Fighting between Somalia's al Shabaab and clan militias leave 17 dead
Somalia has been convulsed by lawlessness and violence since 1991 when dictator Mohamed Siad Barre was toppled
Physicians say Rohingya scars "highly consistent" with Myanmar atrocity reports
"All the forensic examinations and medical records were highly consistent with the histories that the survivors described."
ICC issues second warrant for Libyan commander over killings
The Libyan National Army commander is accused of executing dozens of prisoners in eight incidents.
Venezuela urged to open doors to aid, restore rule of law
Shortages are forcing Venezuelan families to drastically reduce their food intake and health care facilities lack medicines and equipment
Afghan capital rebuilds from ashes of war, but what next?
While security in Kabul has deteriorated in recent months, many of the scars of decades of war have disappeared
Rohingya still fleeing violence, persecution in Myanmar - U.N. rights boss
Fresh killings, burning of houses reported in northern Rakhine
Wind gusts hamper battle against Northern California wildfire
Hundreds of residents have been forced to evacuate
Migrant rescue boat arrives in Spain after rejection by Italy and Malta
Irregular immigration across the Mediterranean has fallen dramatically, with about 45,000 people making it to Europe compared to over a million in 2015