PIA spokesman says airline had invited bids for wet lease of four planes in early May but has so far had no success.

Following a period for complaints to be heard, the final election result is now expected on July 24.

No casualties were reported.

Palestinians hold Israel responsible, demand Netanyahu's government to punish the killers to prevent revenge attacks.

Militiamen fight along Iraq's flagging forces which has lost large areas to the Arab militant offensive.

Asylum-seekers were reportedly screened at sea and handed to Sri Lankan navy.

Myanmar has been shaken by several waves of sectarian conflict in recent years.

Filipinos set to join annual Hajj pilgrimage urged to go next year when the MERS is expected to be under control.

With insurgents overrunning Iraq, Syria in chaos after civil war, talks can help Tehran and West normalise relations.

James Dobbins is retiring after just over a year in office and will be replaced by his deputy Dan Feldman.