Mali Ba N'Daou named Mali's interim president The new president is to lead the country for several months before staging elections, returning Mali to civilian rule.
Middle East Turkey to continue supporting Libya's GNA even if al-Sarraj quits Turkish officials to head to Tripoli 'in the coming days' for talks after GNA head announces he plans to step down.
Africa Botswana authorities identify cause of mysterious elephant deaths Officials say toxins produced by cyanobacteria in water were behind the death of more than 300 mammals.
Russia Navalny demands Russia return clothes worn during 'attack' Clothes worn during alleged Novichok poisoning an 'important piece of evidence', says Kremlin critic, as he recovers.
Lebanon Lebanon's Aoun says country heading 'to hell' if gov't not formed Amid political deadlock, President Aoun proposes annulling sectarian quotas in main ministries in bid to form cabinet.
Honduras Honduras to move its Israel embassy to Jerusalem by end of year President Juan Hernandez also announces that Israel will open a diplomatic office in Honduran capital, Tegucigalpa.