Disabled in war, Afghan soldiers seek a living on the streets
Tens of thousands of Afghan troops have been disabled in the 16 years since a U.S.-led campaign ousted the Taliban in 2001
Australia's high court hears challenge to same-sex marriage vote
"We're here because we all believe and want marriage equality. This postal plebiscite has big question marks around its legal validity"
Texas moves toward post-Harvey recovery; gas prices slip
Some 190,000 homes were damaged and another 13,500 were destroyed
Colombia, ELN rebels agree temporary ceasefire starting Oct. 1
The ceasefire will begin October 1 and finish January 12, will the possibility for extensions if it is respected
Arson caused fire at Kenyan school that killed nine girls -minister
More than 120 schools around the country were set on fire last year
Malta-based charity group suspends Mediterranean migrant rescues
"It's all too confused right now, and this confusion is not good for those people who pay the price with their lives"
Syrian army, allies thrust east to break siege in Deir al-Zor city
Besieged enclave has 93,000 civilians
Explosions rock Myanmar area near Bangladesh border amid Rohingya exodus
Rohingya fleeing to neighbouring Bangladesh say a campaign of arson and killings by the Myanmar army aims to force them out
Burundi leadership answerable for crimes against humanity -UN
The youth league of the ruling party, received instructions to commit human rights violations from President Pierre Nkurunziza's office, the UN said
India probes if shortage of oxygen supplies killed 30 infants
An underfunded, poorly managed public health system is in the spotlight after more than 60 children died in August