Battle for Idlib Turkey-backed fighters join forces with HTS rebels in Idlib Rival armed groups ally with each other in northern Syria against President Assad's forces in a 'battle for survival'.
Press Freedom Bangladesh blocks news websites in press freedom gag At least two sites shut down in a month with no reason given by authorities.
Asia Pacific Canada to remove rubbish from Philippines by end of June Announcement comes on the heels of a threat made by Philippine government to dump the waste into Canadian waters.
Qatar 2022 FIFA shelves plan to expand 2022 World Cup to 48 teams World football governing body scraps plans to expand tournament in Qatar from 32 teams, citing 'logistical' problems.
Asia Pacific Indonesia frees ethnic Chinese woman jailed for blasphemy Meliana, who was sentenced to 18 months in jail for blasphemy, has been released on parole.
United States Trump refuses to work with Democrats until they end probes The president's comments come as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi accuses Trump of engaging in a 'cover-up'.