Yemen UN: At least nine children killed by air raids in northern Yemen UN says at least seven more children and two women were wounded, but casualty exact figures still under investigation.
Asia Pacific Beijing's top office in Hong Kong slams 'ridiculous' US sanctions Officials subject to US sanctions include Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam and head of China's Liaison Office, Luo Huining.
Somalia Eight soldiers killed by al-Shabab suicide bomber in Mogadishu At least 14 others wounded after attacker detonated an explosive-laded vehicle at the gates of an army base.
Venezuela Two ex-Green Berets sentenced to 20 years for Venezuela attack The Americans have been widely displayed on Venezuelan national TV as proof of US intentions to overthrow the president.
US-Iran escalation Iran asks UN to hold US accountable for plane interception Iran's UN ambassador says Mahan Airlines A310 was 'aggressively and unexpectedly intercepted' by US F-15 fighter jets.
Mali Mali's Keita appoints Constitutional Court judges to ease crisis Nine judges chosen by presidential decree as part of a compromise intended to ease months-long political turmoil.