Afghanistan US calls for a UN vote on Taliban deal: diplomats Trump administration seeks Security Council endorsement on deal as rival Afghan leaders claim presidency in Kabul.
Wall Street The Dow tanks more than 2,000 points: Worst day since 2008 crisis Stocks crater as Saudi oil price war compounds worries over coronavirus fallout and feeds fears of a credit crunch.
Middle East Libya's Haftar meets Macron in Paris, says ready for ceasefire Libyan military commander tells French president he will abide by a ceasefire if UN-recognised GNA also pledges to it.
Saudi Arabia Dozens of Palestinians face 'terrorism court' in Saudi Arabia Hamas denounces the Saudi prosecution of more than 60 Palestinians over 'false accusations' and 'unjust trials'.
Africa Sudan PM Abdalla Hamdok survives assassination attempt State television says prime minister is safe after blast in the capital, Khartoum.
Burkina Faso Dozens killed in attacks on Burkina Faso villages At least 43 dead, six wounded after gunmen raid villages in Yatenga Province near the border with Mali.