Hong Kong protests Hong Kong on edge after police warn city on 'brink of breakdown' Anti-government protesters resume attempts to block roads, transport after night of violence at major university campus.
Italy Italy's Venice flooded by highest tide in 50 years Mayor Luigi Brugnaro said he would declare a state of disaster after 'exceptional' floods blamed on climate change.
Middle East Iraq Parliament to convene amid UN mediation efforts over crisis UN envoy to attend special session to discuss anti-gov't rallies, brief legislators on her talks with top Shia leader.
Arts & Culture Xi backs Greek case for return of Parthenon Marbles from UK In a visit to Athens, Chinese leader assures Greek hosts of Beijing's 'support' in decades-old dispute over sculptures.
Iraq Protesters say Tahrir Square is everything Iraq is not The square at the heart of Iraq's uprising has become a microcosm of the nation many demonstrating Iraqis long for.
Latin America Jeanine Anez declares herself Bolivia interim president Senator takes control saying Bolivia cannot be left in power vacuum by Evo Morales exit in wake of disputed election.