Tropical virus has claimed almost 900 lives since it emerged in forests of southern Guinea at start of the year

Regional heavyweight is already financing $3 billion package of French military equipment and arms for Lebanon's army

Dutch firm will conduct deep-water search in Indian Ocean for missing MH370 from Sep, says Australia

Officials warn that Yazidi risk being massacred or starved into extinction

One of the Palestinians' key demands will be the lifting of Israel's blockade.

China's ministry of civil affairs says 2,401 people have been injured while more than 80,000 homes have collapsed

Over 1,800 Palestinians have been killed during the 29-day conflict

Khan's rescue act helped Pakistan recover to 261-4 when bad light ended play two overs early.

The call comes a day after Baroness Sayeeda Warsi resigned as a government minister in protest against Gaza killings.

It is the highest-ranking American fatality since the 9/11 attacks.