Iraqis vote as Abadi seeks to fend off Iran-backed rivals
Iraq remains divided among its main ethnic and religious groups - the majority Shi'ite Arabs, minority Sunni Arabs and Kurds
Attackers kill 26 in northwest Burundi ahead of vote
"They arrived at the village ... armed with rifles, some with machetes, and started shooting."
Myanmar riot police break up anti-war protest in Yangon
More than 6,000 people have fled their homes in Kachin since an army offensive against the KIA ethnic rebel group
Iraqis vote in first election since defeating Islamic State
Divisions between the main ethnic and religious groups remain deep even though they joined forces to fight Islamic State
Insurgents in Myanmar kill 19 in attack near China border: official
The attack is a further setback in attempts to achieve peace as the country transitions from military rule.
Mexico election body blocks 17 male candidates masquerading as transgender women
MEXICO-ELECTION/:Mexico election body blocks 17 male candidates masquerading as transgender women
Hawaii residents shaken by quakes, brace for new lava outbreaks
"I've been feeling earthquakes. Lots and lots of tremors,"
Myanmar's northern offensive against rebels sparks youthful revolt
Since the army launched an offensive against the Kachin Independence Army, a rebel group, more than 6,000 people have fled their homes
Burst dam at Kenyan rose farm lacked permits, police investigate
Villagers had complained when the dams were built, accusing the farm-owner of depriving them of access to river water
UN reports 120 unexplained deaths in northeast Congo
The deceased often showed symptoms of anaemia and fever