Iraq launches offensive to retake Tal Afar from ISIL
PM Haider al-Abadi announces offensive to retake the northern city, telling ISIL fighters 'surrender, or die'.
Qatar-Gulf crisis: All the latest updates
The latest news after three Gulf states and Egypt cut ties with Qatar and imposed a land, sea and air blockade.
Qatar files complaint with ICAO over Al Arabiya report
Doha says the Saudi TV channel's video report showing a Qatar Airways plane being shot down 'terrorises' travellers.
Why does Europe continue to be a 'terrorist' target?
As Spain mourns, security has been heightened as police continue their search for clues after two deadly attacks.
Train derails in Uttar Pradesh, more than 20 killed
PM Modi sends condolences as 23 killed and scores injured after train connecting Haridwar and Puri comes off tracks.
Boston crowd of anti-racists dwarfs 'free-speech' rally
Around 15,000 decry racism and neo-Nazis, forcing 'free-speech' event attended by a few conservatives to end abruptly.
ISIL in Afghanistan: A growing threat
ISIL's ever increasing presence in Afghanistan could provoke Iran and Russia to get involved.
Malta 'denies' Defend Europe anti-migrant boat
Aid groups applaud Maltese government, saying snub sends 'a clear message against the politics of hate and extremism'.
Zimbabwe blocks flights amid Grace Mugabe scandal
Harare authorities say state-owned S African Airways planes were halted for failing to comply with civil aviation rules.
Israel kills Palestinian teen after 'stabbing attempt'
Palestinian health ministry confirms 17-year-old killed at military checkpoint in occupied West Bank.
Thousands flee ahead of Tal Afar ground invasion
Refugees face harsh conditions as they are stopped by authorities while trying to flee at the height summer, NGO says.
'Maarik al-Tawaiha was no murderer' family say
Parents of a 39-year-old Jordanian soldier who killed three US military trainers seek to have him exonerated.
Yousef al-Otaiba berates Saudi in leaked emails
Series of emails reveal Yousef al-Otaiba criticised kingdom as he attempted to influence policy in Riyadh.
What is NAFTA and why does Trump want it renegotiated?
What is NAFTA, who are the winners and losers, and why did Trump call it 'the worst trade deal' in US history?
Buhari returns after lengthy UK medical treatment
President to address nation following more than three months of absence spent in London for an undisclosed ailment.
DR Congo landslide death toll climbs to 200
Dozens missing and houses destroyed in northeast Tora village after heavy rain triggered mudslide earlier this week.