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Inside El Salvador’s ‘Mega Prison’ for Gangs

Rights groups have criticised a crackdown on crime, accusing the government of empowering itself to act with impunity.

62 Drown in Mediterranean Shipwreck Tragedy

A baby and twin toddlers were among the 12 children who died, with survivors struggling to speak after the disaster.

Betty Boothroyd, UK’s 1st Female Commons Speaker, Dies at 93

Tributes pour in from across the political spectrum for the UK's Boothroyd, who served as speaker from 1992-2000.

Left Party Quits Nepal Coalition: Reports

The Marxist-Leninist party pulls out of ruling alliance after Maoist PM backs opposition candidate for the presidency.

Nigeria’s Obi Wins Lagos in Presidential Election

Slow uploading of results to INEC's website has fueled worries of malpractice in the country.

Turkey Quake: 5.6 Magnitude Aftershock

Authorities say at least one person dead in factory collapse in region still reeling from earlier devastation.

UN Seeks $4.3B Aid for Yemen

The appeal comes before a donors' conference to raise funds to support millions in need of aid after eight years of war.

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