French minister urges 'Europe-wide' probe after VW scandal
France's finance minister called for a "Europe-wide" probe after revelations that hundreds of thousands of Volkswagen diesel cars had software that secretly thwarts US pollution tests.
Trinidad to rule on extraditing Warner in FIFA corruption scandal
Former FIFA vice president Jack Warner will learn if he is to be extradited to the US to face charges linked to a corruption scandal sweeping football's world governing body.
California fires destroy over 1,500 homes
More than 1,500 homes have been destroyed in two immense fires that have torn through California over the last week, causing millions of dollars in damage.
Afghanistan's Ghani condemns Pakistan air base attack
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani condemned last week's deadly attack on a Pakistani air force base and said Afghanistan will never allow its land to be used against Pakistan.
Crimea Tatars seek to block peninsula to protest Russian annexation
Hundreds of pro-Kiev activists from Crimea's Tatar community launched a blockade of roads from Ukraine to the Crimean peninsula to protest Russia's seizure of their home region.
'Change is possible': Thousands join Moscow opposition protest
Thousands of people poured onto Moscow's streets for the first authorised opposition protest in a year-and-a-half, with Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny telling the crowds: "Change is possible."
Wounded come home as Mexico demands Egypt compensation
On stretchers and in wheelchairs, six Mexican tourists hurt in a mistaken Egyptian air strike that killed eight others returned home, as Mexico pressed for compensation for the victims.
Pakistan detains 22 after Taliban air base attack
Twenty-two suspects have been detained in connection with a deadly attack on a Pakistan air force base claimed by the Taliban.
Hundreds of migrants mass on Slovenia border
Hundreds of migrants gathered on Croatia's main border crossings with Slovenia on Saturday, seeking transit through Slovenian territory in their bid to travel to northern Europe.
Pistorius hopes for parole as panel reviews case
A South Africa parole board was meeting to determine if champion Paralympian Oscar Pistorius should leave jail, weeks after the justice minister blocked his release.
Bulgaria deploying up to 1,000 troops at Turkish border
Bulgaria began deploying up to 1,000 troops to buttress its southeastern border with Turkey as hundreds of migrants remained stranded for a third day on the Turkish side.
Thousands arrive in Croatia after migrant clashes at Hungary border
Thousands of migrants arrived in Croatia early seeking to open up a new route to northern Europe, after Hungary sealed its border, sparking ferocious clashes with angry refugees.
Hundreds of Greece-bound refugees blocked in Turkey for second day
Around 1,000 refugees remained stranded in the northwestern Turkish city of Edirne, near the Greek border, after being barred by Turkish authorities.
Israeli PM announces tougher penalties against stone throwers
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a toughening of the penalties for stone throwers, following a third day of clashes between Palestinians and security forces.
Wildfires threaten California's treasured Sequoias
Wildfires sweeping through California are threatening an ancient grove of giant Sequoia trees considered a national treasure.
UN warns Jerusalem clashes could ignite Mideast violence
Clashes between Israeli security forces and Palestinians at a Jerusalem holy site could trigger violence elsewhere in the Middle East.
Clashes rock Jerusalem mosque compound for third day
Palestinians and Israeli security forces clashed in Jerusalem's flashpoint Al-Aqsa mosque compound and the surrounding Old City for a third straight day.
A street car named satire: 'Kabul Taxi' lampoons Afghanistan
From ridiculing warlords to poking fun at the political elite, a crop of covertly run Afghan satirical outlets are resonating widely with disenchanted citizens.
Mexico FM heads to Egypt after tourists killed by mistake
Mexico's foreign minister was to fly to Egypt with relatives of the tourists mistakenly killed by Egyptian security forces as her government called for an urgent investigation of the "deplorable event".
All missing people found after Japan floods: authorities
Japanese authorities said they had found all the people left missing after massive floods that devastated large areas north of Tokyo.