Africa West African leaders pledge $1bn to fight armed groups The leaders made the pledge after a summit in Burkina Faso aimed at addressing rising insecurity in the Sahel.
Israel Israel’s Ethiopian community denounces racism ahead of election Ethiopian-Israelis, who constitute a small minority of the population, say they face institutional discrimination.
Kashmir '20 protests a day' in Kashmir despite lockdown Government source tells AFP an average of 20 protests a day took place in the disputed region in the last six weeks.
India 12 dead, dozens missing in India tour boat accident Rescue efforts under way after Royal Vasishta vessel carrying 61 people capsizes on Godavari River in Andhra Pradesh.
Abdel Fattah el-Sisi Egypt corruption: President el-Sisi denies wrongdoing At a Cairo youth summit, president says the Egyptian army has been 'defamed' but does not directly address corruption claims against himself.
Africa Fresh fighting kills 23 in Central African Republic Renewed clashes between two armed groups in Birao raise doubts about sustainability of peace deal signed in February.