Niger tells G7 to urgently 'put out Libyan cauldron', do more on aid
"Be it Niger, a transit nation, or the countries of origin, it is only through development that we will prevent illegal migration"
Dozens dead in Afghanistan violence as Ramadan begins
"The bodies are not recognizable and it is hard to say if they are civilians or security forces"
Egypt launches air raids in Libya after Christians killed
Group was travelling in two buses and a truck through the province, which is home to a sizeable Christian minority
G7 leaders turn gaze to Africa, climate harmony elusive
Italy hosts G7 meeting in Sicily to draw attention to Africa and plight of migrants who are risking their lives to make perilous crossing of Mediterranean in search of better life in Europe
Migrants who clung to boat rescued off Libya, seven bodies found - officials
Some 2,300 migrants were pulled from rubber and wooden boats in international waters between Libya and Italy
Iraqi forces call on civilians to flee Mosul's IS-held Old City
People eating plants as food prices increased by 10 fold
G7 leaders reach impasse on climate, urge cyber crackdown
Italy is eager for rich nations to do much more to help develop Africa's economy and make it more appealing for youngsters to stay in their home countries
Philippine president urges IS-linked rebels to halt siege, start talks
"It has transmogrified into invasion by foreign terrorists, who heeded the call of the ISIS to go to the Philippines if they find difficulty in going to Iraq and Syria."
Surgeons in Lebanon offer hope to wounded Syrian refugees
"Even if war stops tomorrow, you will have the necessity of this service for years, if not decades, because the number of wounded and people needing support is very high"
Ireland looks set to elect gay premier in social, generational shift
Immigrant's son is Ireland's first openly gay minister