The group of Red Cross workers were attacked by Islamic State in Jowzjan province.
"They are our brothers and sisters, and they've been suffering for years," the pontiff said.
Impoverished Lake Chad basin in deep humanitarian crisis due to violence and drought.
Conservation team moved 16 bison from a protected herd in Alberta to Panther Valley, where they remain under observation until summer 2018.
A Bangladeshi fisherman was killed after a Myanmar patrol boat thought it was under attack.
The UK sex shop has recalled a popular adult toy amid concerns its wiring can become exposed.
The verdict will rule him out of running against Vladimir Putin in the 2018 election.
David Gallacher accused of racially motivated attack against pregnant woman in Milton Keynes.
Her partner held on for dear life while police rushed to the scene, which was captured on camera.
'People should be able to both work and be there for their families,' Sandberg wrote.
The controversial bill was passed as part of the president's push to promote "traditional" values.
Legend has it that he was a Mexican Robin Hood figure – a handsome moustachioed bandito who stole from the rich and gave to the poor.
Mikhail Tolstykh was under EU sanctions and is the latest top-ranking insurgent to die.
America's First Lady has refiled a libel suit against the publisher of the Daily Mail in New York.
Seven residents suffered minor injuries in the blaze near Manila's port.
Blogger Webster Tarpley has issued a statement apologising for the "harmful and hurtful" statements.
School in Oldham which opened in September 2014 to close after failing to attract enough students.
The EU should incentivise companies that help refugees work in countries like Jordan.
Under the new law, offenders may serve up to 10 years in prison.
The men are cold, hungry and speak of police beatings - but are in search of a better life in Europe.
Small explosion believed to have been cause by battery pack leaves three minor injuries.
Head of the national postal service Ahmed Fahour earned A$5.6m in the last fiscal year.
Met Office and public health officials warn drivers, parents and the elderly of dangers ahead.
4 security guards and 2 militants were killed in the attack, while one of the terrorists managed to escape.
The pair were reportedly planning to use knives to carry out a stabbing attack.
Despite vote being only symbolic, Nicola Sturgeon says it is one of most significant since devolution.
Recovered documents contain photographs of fighters along with their names and personal information.
The police say women going topless on beaches amounted to 'obscene displays'.
Pentagon spokesman Navy Capt. Jeff Davis said Daesh militants in western Mosul are unable to resupply or reinforce.
This may be the next phase of President Trump's 'extreme vetting' agenda.