Afghanistan 'Journalism is not a crime': Taliban decried for threats to media The Afghan president condemns Taliban warning, says attacks on media 'is in contradiction to human and Islamic values'.
Crime Manhunt for Italian mafia boss who escaped Uruguayan prison Morabito - dubbed 'the king of cocaine' - was one of Italy's most-wanted men and had been on the run for 23 years.
Africa Ethiopia mourns after officials killed during failed coup bid A day of national mourning observed and the government announces military funeral as the alleged coup leader is killed.
Brazil Brazil judge blocks transfer of control over indigenous land Indigenous leaders and rights groups have called President Bolsonaro's plan a 'flagrant' violation of the constitution.
Yemen UN: Yemen's Houthi rebels blocking food for tens of thousands WFP spokesperson accuses Yemen's rebels of holding up a shipment destined to feed about 100,000 families.
Venezuela Russian air force plane lands in Venezuela: report A Ilyushin 62 jet reportedly arrived in Caracas months after similar visit prompted war of words between US and Russia.