Vatican and China moving towards an accord on the appointment of bishops in what would be a historic breakthrough

Thousands of Venezuelans escaping hunger in the Andean country have crossed the border with Brazil in recent months

20,000 people killed and two million forced to flee their homes in Nigeria since Boko Haram began insurgency

Two Russian men fighting informally with pro-government forces were killed in the incident in Deir al-Zor province

Speaking in Cairo at start of Middle East tour, he said respect for one another is a key value at the State Department

Seoul says it would push ahead with its plans for reunions of family members separated by the 1950-53 Korean War

Xi has made the upgrading of China’s armed forces a key policy plank, investing in a range of new technologies

Administration wants $37.8 billion for State Department, a reduction of about one-third from 2017 spending

Trump has accused Russia of helping North Korea evade international sanctions meant to punish Pyongyang

Photos posted on social media show wrecked parliament in capital, as well as extensive flooding, downed power lines