Syrian Oscar nominee says can't get to ceremony because of passport problem
The White Helmets run a rescue service in rebel-held parts of Syria, which have been heavily bombarded by the government and Russia's air force.
Bombings, air strikes in Syria rattle Geneva peace talks
UN peace envoy says militant attack in Syria on Saturday is a deliberate attempt to wreck peace talks in Geneva
World Bank pledges $60 mln to help fill Gambia's empty coffers
Gambia's new pro-Western government says former ruler Yahya Jammeh siphoned off tens of millions of dollars in public money.
Morocco king urges UN measures on Western Sahara
The king reportedly denounced the Polisario Front, which for decades has sought self-determination for the desert region.
Iraqi forces push deeper into western Mosul as civilians flee
About 1,000 civilians left southwestern parts of Mosul on Saturday - the largest exodus since fighting began a week ago
Egypt's Sisi orders cabinet to help resettle Sinai Christians fleeing Islamic State
Hundreds of Christian families and students have fled to Ismailia, province after after the killings of seven Christians.
Attack on Syrian security forces in Homs kills dozens, prompts airstrikes
The suicide bombing killed dozens and prompted airstrikes against the last rebel-held enclave in the western city
Iraqi forces push deeper into western Mosul as civilians flee
About 1,000 civilians left southwestern parts of Mosul on Saturday - the largest exodus since fighting began a week ago
U.N. chief urges Burundi parties to participate in peace talks
The talks are aimed at ending a crisis sparked by President Pierre Nkurunziza's decision to run for a third term in office.
Mexico warns of tariffs, spurns U.S. aid under review by Trump
"We don't object to them moving these resources... Mexico now has its own capabilities"