Burkina crisis deepens as opposition walks out of talks
The crisis in Burkina Faso deepened after the opposition stormed out of talks on a transition government at the inclusion of supporters of deposed president Blaise Compaore.
EU calls on Burkina military to respect rights, peaceful protests
The European Union called on the Burkina Faso military to respect the fundamental rights of the people, including to peaceful protest.
India PM condemns 'shocking' Pakistan border post bombing
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned a "shocking" suicide bomb blast at the main Pakistan-India border crossing that killed at least 55 people.
Anger in Hong Kong as protesters compared to slaves
A prominent businesswoman has sparked outrage in Hong Kong by comparing the city's pro-democracy protesters to African-American slaves.
Hong Kong activists mark one month of 'Umbrella Movement'
Hong Kong democracy activists marked one month of mass protests, calling on supporters to gather for an evening rally wearing the masks.
Hong Kong protests in disarray as vote on next move scrapped
Leaders of Hong Kong's pro-democracy protests abruptly postponed a vote on their next steps due to differing opinions about how to move the month-long campaign forward.
German police injured in clashes with far-right protesters
At least 13 German riot police were injured in clashes with far-right hooligans rallying against Islamist extremism in the western city of Cologne.
No end in sight for Hong Kong protests after talks
Hong Kong student leaders said they may not take part in further talks with the government after accusing city authorities of failing to make any meaningful offer.
Hong Kong leader: Democracy would see poor people dominate vote
Hong Kong's leader told media that if the government met pro-democracy protesters' demands it would result in the city's poorer people dominating elections.
'Foreign forces' at work in Hong Kong protests, says leader
Hong Kong's embattled leader said "foreign forces" were at work in the pro-democracy movement that has paralysed parts of the city.
Protesters seize Mexico town halls over missing students
Protesters occupied three town halls in southern Mexico to demand the safe return of 43 students who disappeared after gang-linked police attacked them.
HK legal chief says govt 'impartial' on police brutality
Hong Kong's justice chief insisted that any prosecution of plainclothes officers who were filmed beating a handcuffed protester would be handled impartially.
Hong Kong police 'removed' over protest brutality video: govt
Hong Kong police officers involved in an apparent assault on a protester have been "removed" from their positions, the city's security chief said..
Ex-prostitute ends long march for French bill to penalise clients
A former prostitute walked 500 miles across France to demand that the government make good on its promise to penalise clients ended her protest march in Paris.
Kurd woman leading Kobane battle against IS: activists
A Kurdish woman fighter is leading the battle against Islamic State jihadists in the Syrian battleground town of Kobane.
Hong Kong leader says protests have 'almost zero chance'
Hong Kong's pro-democracy protesters have an "almost zero chance" of changing Beijing's stance and securing free elections despite more than two weeks of rallies.
Erdogan denounces Turkey protests as peace process 'sabotage'
Turkish President Recep vowed that the peace process with Kurdish rebels would not be derailed by "sabotage".
Hong Kong protesters vow to fight on as talks collapse
Crunch talks between Hong Kong democracy protesters and the government were called off .
Clashes at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa ahead of Jewish holiday
Dozens of Palestinians protested against Jews visiting the flashpoint holy site ahead of a religious feast.
Peacekeeper dies as UN camp in Mali comes under rocket fire: UN
A peacekeeper was killed as a UN camp in northern Mali came under rocket fire in an attack said to have been carried out by a jihadist leader.