France trims graft charges against Abdul Razak Baginda
Judicial sources said the Paris appeal court had dropped the charges of "passive corruption" while retaining the remainder of the chargesheet.
Christmas joy missing in rubble of Syria town
Retaken in the spring by forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad during a brutal offensive to capture the rebel stronghold of Eastern Ghouta, Arbin is anything but festive.
At least 30 killed by Hurricane Michael, according to estimates
Hurricane Michael left scenes of destruction in its wake in Florida, and authorities fear the death toll could still increase as the search operation continues in the most heavily damaged areas.
Australia offers reward amid mystery strawberry needle scare
The issue came to light last week when a man was taken to hospital with stomach pains after eating the fresh produce bought at a supermarket in Queensland state.
Powerful typhoon kills 9, shutters airport in Japan
Typhoon Jebi slammed into the west coast of Japan around noon on Tuesday, bringing maximum winds of 216 kilometres (135 miles) an hour and heavy rain.
One dead after building collapse in Nigerian capital
A large crowd looked on as emergency personnel worked in the pouring rain to clear away mounds of grey concrete bricks with cranes and heavy equipment.
Flood death toll in India's Kerala jumps to 164
Kerala's government has described the crisis – one of the worst in decades – as "extremely grave" and rescue operations are underway to help thousands who remain trapped by floodwaters.
Toll rises to four after quake in Japan's Osaka
The fourth fatality was an 81-year-old woman, who died after she was trapped under a chest of drawers in her house, officials said.
