Gaza death toll rises above 2,000: health ministry
The death toll in the war-torn Gaza Strip rose above 2,000, the health ministry said as more people injured in over a month of fighting.
Kenya's foreign-funded anti-terror police killing suspects: HRW
Kenya's internationally funded anti-terrorism police have carried out a series of "enforced disappearances" following a string of attacks.
Somali journalists urge fair trial for colleagues
Somalia's journalist union urged the government to ensure a fair trial of three colleagues arrested last week.
Japanese man feared kidnapped by Syrian militants
Japan's government said it was investigating a video that appears to show a kidnapped Japanese man being interrogated by Syrian militants.
Three climbers die after 800-metre fall from Mont Blanc
Three climbers have fallen 800 metres to their death in the Mont Blanc range, the latest in a series of tragedies on Europe's highest mountain.
Thirteen rescued two days after Indonesia tourist boat sinks
Eight foreigners and five Indonesians were rescued two days after their tourist boat sank during a storm in the archipelago.
Nepal floods death toll climbs to 101
The death toll from from landslides and flooding in Nepal has risen to 101 after rescuers recovered four more bodies.
Police shot Ferguson race victim six times: report
Michael Brown, the unarmed black 18-year-old gunned down by a white officer in a suburb of St Louis was shot at least six times.
Stores looted after police say slain US teen is robbery suspect
Vandals attacked stores in Ferguson, after police said the unarmed black teenager that was killed by a white officer was a robbery suspect