UN request coincides with Washington imposing its largest package of unilateral sanctions against Pyonyang

Average global temperature is thought to have increased by 1 C since the Industrial Revolution

At least 24 US envoys and family members fell ill with symptoms that resemble concussions with no signs of trauma

Three Vatican city nuns lash out against the menial work they have to do for clergymen, often for no money

Some 2,000 mourners gather to say goodbye to a man who became known as America's pastor

Experts describe the bloated and largely ineffective Somali army as more a collection of clan militias

Early morning incident put the campus into lockdown

Director general says situation will be watched closely

Eight members of the armed forces were killed by the blast

May said she remained "confident" of reaching a deal with the European Union