Asia Pacific UN investigator calls for tougher approach on Myanmar abuses Special Rapporteur Yanghee Lee says US sanctions should be tougher and international community must step up.
Asia Pacific Philippine authorities contradict own death toll in drugs war New toll of 5,526 is much lower than the 6,600 police previously said had been killed in Duterte's three-year campaign.
Afghanistan Swedish-run clinics stay shut in Afghanistan for fifth day Closure of facilities forced by Taliban after Afghan forces raided NGO-run hospital in Daimirdad district last week.
Asia Former Pakistani PM Abbasi arrested on corruption charges Shahid Khaqan Abbasi is accused of corrupt practices in the signing of LNG contracts during his tenure.
Middle East Syrian rebels say Russia deploys ground troops in Idlib push Reported deployment of ground forces in northwest Syria rejected by Russian foreign ministry.
NATO NATO to maintain credible deterrence against Russia: Stoltenberg As US and Russia walk out of INF treaty, alliance chief says members could boost defence already in place in Europe.