INTERVIEW-Hungary's tough asylum policy keeps thousands stranded in Serbia
"The question that everybody asked me is: when will we get out?"
UN says 300 civilians killed in U.S.-led air strikes in Raqqa since March
If the international coalition's offensive is successful, it could liberate Raqqa's civilian population, including Yazidi women and girls
Norway cuts forecast of 2017 asylum seekers by 57 pct
In 2015, more than 30,000 people applied for asylum in Norway, a record for the nation of 5.3 million people
Niger authorities rescue more than 100 migrants abandoned in Sahara
The impoverished West African country is a way station for migrants heading to Europe
Facebook to add fundraising option to 'Safety Check'
"Safety Check," launched in 2014, allows Facebook users to notify friends that they are safe
War crimes prosecutor calls for arrest of Saif Gaddafi, dictator's son
Saif, whose whereabouts are not known, was last seen by an independent international observer in June 2014
Chechen men describe how they were tortured for being gay
"Then they ... forced me to tie a cable to my little toe and to my little finger. I was forced to do it myself, to attach the wires. And then they started using electric shocks"
UN's Zeid warns states to respect rights in Qatar row
"Among those likely to be badly affected are couples in mixed marriages"
Iraqi forces repel Islamic State counter-attack in west Mosul - police
Residents said the militants seized a number of blocks before being driven out in fierce clashes
Landslide, floods kill 156 in Bangladesh, India; toll could rise
Many people are still missing and the death toll could rise further as rescuers search for bodies