UN: Rule of law 'virtually absent' in Venezuela

Caracas dismisses 'grotesque media farce' as report says security forces suspected of arbitrary killings enjoy immunity.

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As EU slaps tariffs on US, has world trade war become inevitable?

The EU has imposed tariffs on a wide range of US goods in response to American duties on steel and aluminium.

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Ethiopian armed opposition group Ginbot 7 suspends attacks

Group says it will call off assaults in order to support the agenda of new Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.

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Confusion at US-Mexico border after new Trump executive order

Doubts over practical implementation of order to end family separation causes US border to slide further into chaos.

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Iran warns nuclear deal in 'ICU'; exit likely in 'coming weeks'

Iran deputy foreign minister tells remaining JCPOA signatories in Vienna meeting that Tehran's patience is running out.

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Malta says not responsible for Lifeline boat denied by Italy

Valletta refuses responsibility for ship carrying 234 migrants as Rome blocks vessel from entering Italian waters.

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OPEC reaches deal to raise oil output

After tense talks, OPEC agrees to increase production after calls from top consumers to help avoid supply shortage.

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South Sudan rival leaders to hold new talks amid deep rift

Information minister says president is not willing to form a unity government with his former deputy, Riek Machar.

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Octavia Butler: Why Google honours her on June 22

Octavia Butler was a groundbreaking African American science fiction writer.

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Can US plan for Middle East deliver peace?

As White House team visits region, what hope is there for unannounced US plan pre-emptively rejected by Palestinians?

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Official 'humiliates' Indian interfaith couple, sparking outrage

An interfaith couple claim they faced religious bias at a passport office in Lucknow, drawing outrage on social media.

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Who will Kurds vote for in key Turkey elections?

Votes of millions of Kurds are likely to be a key factor in upcoming polls by tipping balance of power in parliament.

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Britain's black Muslims: Ignored, discriminated and resisting

Mostly of African or Caribbean background, black Muslims are raising awareness of the centrality of blackness to Islam.

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Greece: Mixed feelings about the years of austerity

Originally intended to last only two years, Greece's eight-year austerity programme is seen by many as having caused more harm than good.

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Malaysia's growing plastic recycling industry

Countries like the UK have increased their plastic waste exports to Malaysia now they can no longer export to China.

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Should Kim Jong-un trust Trump? No, according to Iran

North Korea's Kim Jong-un must have watched closely how Trump dismantled the Iran nuclear deal.

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Nicaraguans trying to flee the continuing violence

Parents want their children far away from Nicaragua until the political crisis is resolved.

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Turkey: Kurdish parties in election race despite crackdown

Kurdish politicians in Turkey are using unusual methods to keep their campaigns alive despite the limitations placed on them by the government.

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Mexico political killings mar election

Mexico is headed for its biggest and possibly most violent election ever.

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Five NGO workers gang-raped in India's Jharkhand state

The women were performing a play against human trafficking in Jharkhand state when they were abducted and gang-raped.

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