Syria opens its first solar-powered hospital aiming to save more lives
If there is a complete fuel outage, the solar system can power the hospital for up to 24 hours without diesel
Islamic State fighters seal off Mosul mosque preparing for last stand
Up to 200,000 people still live in harrowing conditions behind Islamic State lines in Mosul, running low on food, water and medicine
Syrian refugee rape survivor turns pain into power: 'I have to spread this message'
"Please mom, for God's sake please take off your clothes," Sarah said her 11-year-old daughter begged her, fearing the armed men that stormed their basement shelter would kill them
Car bombs, suicide attack kill 35 in Iraq, hitting Ramadan crowd
The attackers struck during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan when many people stay up past midnight and eat out to prepare for the next day's fast
UN urges Algeria, Morocco to release trapped Syrian refugees
"There is a sense of urgency in this matter and we call on both governments to take instant and constructive steps"
Philippines puts city on lockdown over fears of militant infiltration
Civilians stuck in Marawi are without food and are as anxious about rocket strikes as they were about militants
G7 leaders divided on climate change, closer on trade issues
Trump says will decide on climate deal next week
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
US says cuts ties with 12 companies, people supplying aid to Syria
Companies provided food kits, humanitarian items and delivery services related to USAID humanitarian programs in Syria