U.S.-backed militias claim big advance against IS in Syria's Tabqa
Tabqa is a strategically vital town controlling Syria's largest dam.
Fighters from the Kurdish People's Protection Units (YPG) carry the coffin of a fellow fighter during her funeral in the Syrian Kurdish town of Derik
Fighters from the Kurdish People's Protection Units (YPG) carry the coffin of a fellow fighter, who was killed with others during Turkish airstrikes on the headquarters of the YPG in Mount Karachok on Tuesday, during her funeral in the Syrian Kurdish town of Derik, Syria April 29, 2017. Picture taken April 29, 2017. REUTERS/Rodi Said
Eight Syria Civil Defence workers killed in air strike- statement
Also known as the White Helmets, the civil defence rescue service operates in opposition-held parts of Syria.
Syrian rebel groups clash in besieged Damascus enclave
Fighting between the groups killed hundreds of people last April before a ceasefire was agreed in Qatar in May.
UN Security Council backs new Western Sahara talks push
UN Security Council resolution also notes need for more support for Sahrawi refugees living in camps in the south of Algeria.
Syrian rebels fight each other in besieged Damascus enclave
Fighting between the groups killed hundreds of people last April before a ceasefire was agreed in Qatar in May.
Landslide in Kyrgyzstan leaves 24 people missing
The landslide, caused by heavy rains, destroyed houses in a village in Uzgen district of Osh region.
Notorious Afghan warlord calls for peace in first public speech
"I invite you to join the peace caravan and stop the pointless, meaningless and unholy war" - Gulbuddin Hekmatyar
Strong earthquake hits off Philippines, no major impact seen
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said hazardous waves could spread 300 km away from the epicentre of the 6.8 quake.
Cluster of tremors in central Chile unnerves locals
The area has been shaken by dozens of quakes over the last week