Obama warns of civil war in wake of failed coup and sectarian killings in South Sudan.
Law that includes life imprisonment for gay offences awaits President approval
Under US laws, Khobragade could face a maximum prison term of 15 years if convicted.
Amnesty International urges the intervention of the international community in Central African Republic to stop crimes against humanity.
South Sudan rebels have taken over the town of Bor, capital of Jonglei state, killing at least 19 civilians
Conflict between Seleka and Anti-Balaka militias claims more lives than UN estimate.
Kerry says strip-search of diplomat should not hurt relationship with India.
Guardian editor Alan Rusbridger outlines Edward Snowden's most important revelations.
Victory for women's rights in Saudi Arabia as kingdom set to pass law banning child brides
White House names two openly gay athletes to represent US at Russian Games
The plight of Nadezdha Tolokonnikova throws yet more light on the horrendous iniquity of Russia's justice system.
Greenpeace 30 Arctic activists also to be released.
211 journalists were jailed for anti-government criticism in 2013.
UN said that at least 10,000 civilians had taken refuge at UN offices
Deir al-Zor, province left out of vaccination programme, contributed to the re-emergence of disease.
Sudanese migrants left 'open' detention facility to protest against fresh legislation.
Millions of Syrian refugees battle severe winters, deprived of food, basic services and amenities.
The country's data service Elstat says the total amount of jobless Greek people reached 27.6% in July.
The Blues made contract regarding Michael Laudrup's future at Swansea before appointing Jose Mourinho