Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has moved forward the presidential vote by six months, without explaining the move. Opposition leaders claim Aliyev is trying to hamper his rivals' efforts to fight 'vote rigging.'

Russia has bombarded Syria’s Idlib province with more than 100 air attacks in just a few hours after one of its fighter jets was shot down by rebels on Saturday.

Recent decisions at the Interior and Commerce departments are opening the doors for more commercial exploitation of US fisheries and land resources. Advocates say the changes finally allow local voices to be heard. Critics say science is being ignored in favor of industry.

The SNP has not framed the pro-independence case in a way that is 'relevant' to voters, Kirsty Blackman claims.

What future is there for the devastated country?

Israeli authorities have begun distributing deportation notices to thousands of African refugees and migrants, who have been threatened with jail if they do not leave the country. 

One child, no matter what their age, can sell for 20 cows, worth about $7,000, Murle youth leader who knows some of the abductors says.

Top officials from South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) met President Jacob Zuma late Sunday amid growing pressure for the 75-year old leader to step down as head of state..

Nazmul Islam watched as the army prepared to attack his home in Tula Toli, where its Rohingya residents were raped and murdered