Togo Togo President Faure Gnassingbe wins fourth term Incumbent leader wins 72 percent of the vote share in first round of presidential election, says electoral commission.
Middle East Iran conservatives prevail in polls marked by low turnout Lowest parliamentary vote turnout since 1979 revolution reflects disillusionment among reformist backers, analysts say.
Africa After 6 years of war, will peace finally come to South Sudan? Delayed creation of unity gov't hailed as major step but lingering concerns over outstanding issues dampen expectations.
Middle East Israeli forces kill Palestinian near Gaza fence, wound two others Palestinian factions in Gaza fire rockets towards Israel after army bulldozer removed body of dead Palestinian.
Arts & Culture Mecca governor orders arrest of Saudi female rapper Some social media users have slammed Ayasel Slay's rap video about Mecca girls as insulting to city's holiness.
India New citizenship law protests in India ahead of Trump's visit Protests take place in New Delhi and Aligarh against law seen by opponents as discriminating against Muslims.