Typhoon Talim veers away from Taiwan, moves towards Japan
Typhoons are a seasonal routine for Taiwan, but the island has stepped up preparations since Typhoon Morakat killed close to 700 people in 2009
Region must do more to pressure South Sudan leaders to end conflict -US diplomat
"This is a manmade conflict of horrific dimensions, which is about political leaders measuring each other through force at the cost of their populations"
U.N. chief, Security Council call on Myanmar to end violence
The exodus of Rohingya refugees is the most pressing problem Aung Suu Kyi has faced since becoming leader last year
Puerto Rico opens arms to refugees from Irma's Caribbean chaos
"God bless Puerto Rico and the hearts because you guys are struggling" - William Vonfabrice, 61, from the Virgin Islands
Pakistan kicks out medical charity MSF from country's tribal region
"MSF is saddened by the decision from the authorities responsible for NGOs working in Kurram Agency"
Rape cases fuel anti-migrant angst in Italy ahead of election
An opinion poll in a newspaper showed 46 percent of Italians thought migrants represented a threat to their personal safety
Girl strapped with bomb kills 5 in Cameroon mosque
The girl of 12 or 13 years old arrived at a mosque in remote Kolofata at the first call to prayer at between five and six a.m
Taiwan battens down for Typhoon Talim, mainland China braces for twin storms
There are fears that Talim could become a super typhoon as it hurtles towards China
Shocked residents return to Irma-ravaged Florida Keys
Categorized as one of the most powerful Atlantic storms on record, Irma claimed more than 60 lives, officials said