US & Canada Judges sceptical about dropping case against Trump ex-aide Flynn Michael Flynn pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI about his meetings with Russia's ambassador, but wants plea reversed.
Middle East Iraq army says Turkish drone killed two high-ranking commanders The attack killed two border guard battalion commanders and the driver of their vehicle, the army said in a statement.
United States US: Baltimore explosion death toll climbs as survivor rescued The cause of the gas explosion that levelled three homes has not been determined, but two people are confirmed dead.
Mauritius Crack in freighter leaking oil off Mauritius coast widens Oil leak on Japanese ship off coast of Mauritius halted, but more spillage possible as tanker risks breaking up.
US & Canada US: Seattle police chief resigns as one percent of budget cut Seattle authorities said the cut was a 'down payment' for future reductions, but it falls short of protesters' demands.
Taiwan China accused of seeking to turn Taiwan into 'the next Hong Kong' Taiwan's top diplomat tells visiting US health secretary that Chinese pressure is making 'life increasingly difficult'.