Omar al-Bashir Sudan's Omar al-Bashir sentenced to two years for corruption Former president convicted of corruption and illicit financial gains, and sentenced to two years in a reform centre.
Latin America Mexico holds assemblies to consider controversial Maya Train plan Some Indigenous and environmental groups on the Yucatan Peninsula worry project may bring more harm than good.
Thailand Thousands of Thanathorn backers rally against Thai establishment Major show of support in Bangkok for Future Forward Party, facing the threat of dissolution.
ISIS/ISIL Finland minister apologises for Instagram poll on ISIL women Katri Kulmuni had posted a poll on whether Finland should allow its women with ISIL links to return from Syria.
Mali Mali: President Keita holds crisis talks amid unrest in the north Malian leader meets representatives of political and rebel groups in a bid to find solution to rising violence.
Asia Pacific North Korea claims another 'crucial test' at its rocket facility Unspecified test comes after South Korea think-tank's warning that Pyongyang may end nuclear talks later this month.