US President Donald Trump has held a summit with five leaders from the resource-rich region.
Scientist helped break new ground in study of genetics, but later caused outcry with promotion of racist ideas.
Flights have been cancelled or delayed, impacting 40 major US airports
Al-Qaeda-linked JNIM blocks fuel deliveries, causing school closures, power cuts as military rulers struggle to respond.
Brazil's top court rejects Bolsonaro's coup sentence appeal, affirming his 27-year penalty for post-election power grab.
US has rolled back sanctions that could complicate Syria's efforts to rebuild following years of devastating civil war.
Mo Amer built a career turning identity into comedy, but as politics intensify, can humour still cut through?
The UK's National Crime Agency says suspect was a former soldier who was arrested on Thursday by specialist officers.
US airlines have begun cancelling flights because of a federal government shutdown.
Afghan official says four Afghan civilians were killed and five others wounded in border clashes.