Asia Pacific Australia's Cardinal Pell loses child sex abuse appeal Former top aide of Pope Francis is the world's most senior Catholic convicted of child sex abuse.
Yemen Fresh clashes between separatists, government in Yemeni south Fighters from Security Belt militia take two government military bases in Zinjibar, in Abyan province, officials say.
Donald Trump Trump cancels visit to Denmark after PM rejects sale of Greenland US president was scheduled to hold talks with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen at the end of August.
Africa Sudan forms 11-member sovereign council, headed by al-Burhan The members of the Sovereign Council and the prime minister will be sworn in on Wednesday.
Middle East UN postpones anti-torture conference in Cairo after outcry Spokesman says the body will consult NGOs and national rights groups before deciding where and when event will be held.
Gun control Trump says administration talking to Democrats about gun measures Trump provides no details but says administration in 'meaningful' talks on legislation after mass shootings in the US.