Philippines' defence minister says peace talks with rebels possible
President Rodrigo Duterte has raised hopes of bringing end to thecommunist insurgency that has stunted development for years, especially in central parts of Philippines
Syria executes, tortures thousands at military prison - Amnesty
"The victims are overwhelmingly civilians who are thought to oppose the government"
United States disburses $98 million to El Salvador
Funds will be used to prioritize security and development strategies in 50 impoverished areas
Worried about Trump, asylum seekers walk cold road to Canada
Dozens of men walked to Manitoba from the United States, nearly freezing to death
Anger simmers in Greek migrant camp over living conditions
Human rights groups have criticised conditions in Greece's camps, describing them as deplorable and unfit for humans
Frontline town in Ukraine gets breathing space after worst shelling in months
Water, electricity back after a decrease in fighting around Avdiyivka
World Bank links financial support for Iraq to reconciliation
Shi'ite, Sunni and Kurdish forces taking part in the battle to dislodge Islamic State from Mosul, but tensions remain
Mosul mine, explosives removal could cost $50 million - U.N.
"Clearing IEDs and building clearances is a lot more dangerous than minefields. You need a higher level of technical skill and complex equipment and it's slower"
South Sudan president says soldiers who rape should be shot
Reports of widespread sexual violence have raised tensions between S. Sudan's government and Western donors
Legal battles to test Trump and his immigration ban
The government has a Monday deadline to justify a temporary ban on immigrants from seven countries and the entry of refugees