Yemen cholera cases pass the 100,000 mark - WHO
The rapid spread of the disease highlights a humanitarian catastrophe in Yemen after two years of civil war
Up to 10,000 moved as fires rage near South Africa's oyster capital
SAFRICA-FIRE/ (TV,PIX):Up to 10,000 moved as fires rage near South Africa's oyster capital
Syria peace talks in Astana postponed - Kazakhstan foreign ministry
Unclear when the next round of negotiations could take place
UN warns of increasing civilian deaths in battle for Iraqi city of Mosul
"Credible reports indicate that more than 231 civilians attempting to flee western Mosul have been killed since 26 May, including at least 204 over three days last week alone"
Al Shabaab takes over Somali town, claims killing 61 in military base attack
"The number could rise since the operation is still underway"
Philippines says Islamist fighters on back foot in besieged city
About 100 civilians still held hostage
LGBT outcry persuades Malaysia to amend sex education video contest
Move follows criticism by activists who said it could fan hatred and violence against LGBT people
Colombia's FARC rebels have handed over 30 pct of weapons
Another 30 percent of weaponry will be handed in on June 14 and the remaining 40 percent on June 20
Violence engulfs Venezuelan capital, teenage protester dies
Protesters are demanding general elections, foreign humanitarian aid, freedom for hundreds of jailed activists, and autonomy for the opposition-controlled National Assembly
Boko Haram launches major attack on northeast Nigerian city
Raid comes six months President Muhammadu Buhari said Boko Haram had "technically" been defeated