Italy Italy's Venice flooded by highest tide in 50 years Mayor Luigi Brugnaro said he would declare a state of disaster after 'exceptional' floods blamed on climate change.
Latin America Jeanine Anez declares herself Bolivia interim president Senator takes control saying Bolivia cannot be left in power vacuum by Evo Morales exit in wake of disputed election.
Myanmar Myanmar government urged to scrap colonial-era law on gay sex Myanmar one of more than 40 countries where laws introduced by British entrench discrimination against LGBT people.
Afghanistan Several civilians killed in Afghanistan car explosion At least seven people killed in blast in Kabul, with authorities warning the death toll could rise.
Human Rights Turkey arrests journalist Ahmet Altan a week after his release Rights group Amnesty International decries 'scandalous' move as prominent writer rearrested in Istanbul.
Iran Iran: Europeans hypocrites for condemning steps away from deal Foreign Minister Zarif baulks at EU statement suggesting it has kept up its part of the bargain over the nuclear pact.