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Kerry in Riyadh as Houthis make advances

Kerry in Riyadh as Houthis make advances

On Wednesday, hospital sources in Aden said that at least 40 civilians trying to flee the fighting were killed.

Nepal rescue operations end as death toll hits 7,300

Nepal rescue operations end as death toll hits 7,300

The UN has warned that the coming monsoon season will hinder relief operations and endanger people who have lost their homes.

Merkel under fire for alleged NSA scandal

Merkel under fire for alleged NSA scandal

Snowden last year revealed that the NSA’s global spying scheme is far wider and intrusive than previously believed.

Kerry: Iran ‘nuclear’ deal close

Kerry: Iran ‘nuclear’ deal close

But Iran raised concerns about Washington's commitments despite Republican promises to derail the deal reached last month.

Nepal appeals for aid as death toll rises

Nepal appeals for aid as death toll rises

According to relief groups, many areas of Nepal were without electricity and water since the quake.

Putin, Zuma send condolences, Russia readies rescue team for Nepal

Putin, Zuma send condolences, Russia readies rescue team for Nepal

The death toll in Nepal is still rising and hundreds are reported missing.

EU prepares military option against traffickers

EU prepares military option against traffickers

Cameron pledged to dispatch a Royal Navy flagship, three helicopters and two patrol ships to assist Greece and Italy.

HRW: Captive Muslims in CAR must be freed

HRW: Captive Muslims in CAR must be freed

On Sunday, the UN said that its peacekeepers had rescued 21 ethnic Fulani Muslims who had been captured by the anti-Balaka in 2014.

EU to pursue Mediterranean traffickers

EU to pursue Mediterranean traffickers

On Tuesday, Italian authorities arrested the captain and first mate of the vessel which capsized killing 800 on Sunday. They were among only 28 survivors.

Eurozone, Greece face off in difficult talks

Eurozone, Greece face off in difficult talks

Greek PM: "The more our [EU] partners want austerity, the more the problem with the debt will get worse."