The PKK had formally renounced its 40-year armed struggle in May.

The full scale of the damage and size of the attack that damaged three apartment complexes were not immediately known.

Thailand and Cambodia sign an enhanced ceasefire agreement following a five-day conflict along their border in July.

Defence Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez says the country is conducting military exercises.

Israel strikes multiple targets in Gaza as returning Palestinians face another danger: buildings at risk of collapse.

Melissa is expected to strengthen even further into a major catastrophic hurricane when making landfall in Jamaica.

Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao hails membership as beginning of an 'inspiring new chapter' for Asia's youngest nation.