Chinese state media reports say around 350 people have been rescued and efforts are under way to reach more than 200 others.

The shock move comes 26 days after his appointment following the collapse of the previous government of François Bayrou.

Photos capture the joy and unity present at this year's Irreecha festival.

The collapse of the Al Khoziny Islamic boarding school is the country's deadliest disaster this year.

The collapse of the Al Khoziny Islamic boarding school is the country's deadliest disaster this year.

Experts say the deal seeks to counter Beijing's growing influence, but PNG says it is not about China.

Up to 10,000 Papua New Guineas will be allowed to serve with the Australian military under the pact.

The move appears aimed at circumventing a court order that barred deploying troops in Portland.

The BBC asked Americans in Washington what they think the US president needs to do to earn the prestigious award.

The planned Trump Route in the South Caucasus could reshape the geopolitics of a region that borders Russia and Iran.

Gisèle Pelicot's dominant stance was seen as a moment in France's MeToo movement but the enthusiasm appears to be wilting.

Gisèle Pelicot's dominant stance was seen as a moment in France's MeToo movement but the enthusiasm appears to be wilting.

The Senate will meet again on Monday to try to pass a bill to reopen the government but the chances appear slim.

The Senate will meet again Monday to try to pass a bill to reopen the government but the chances of it passing appear slim.

Rescue teams have been deployed to clear the snow on the world's tallest mountain, Chinese state media reports.

Police used pepper spray to disperse demonstrators amid growing turmoil in the Caucasus country.

Strikes have continued in Gaza as mediators prepare to head to Egypt for talks starting on Monday.

An explosion and gunfire were heard coming from the jail, located near the presidential palace in Mogadishu.

An explosion and gunfire were heard coming from the jail, located near the presidential palace in Mogadishu.

Russia says it carried out an overnight strike on Ukrainian military and infrastructure targets.