US government cancels subpoena against three New York Times reporters

Withdrawal is latest instance of government's efforts to crack down on critical media facing setbacks in court.

Deadly monsoon floods kill at least 40 in India

At least 40 people have died and up to 80 remain missing after heavy monsoon rains triggered severe flooding.

Can India’s youth-led protest movement bring lasting change?

Protesters refuse to back down until Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns.

Resumption of oil exports: Will Yemen recover its economic lifeline?

Yemen has proven oil reserves estimated at three billion barrels, but the security environment hinders its export.

Journalist killed in Mexico after years of exposing corruption

Mexican journalist Alejandro Leyva Aguilar was shot dead while eating at a street food stall in Oaxaca.

Minnesota man who killed Democratic lawmaker sentenced to life in US prison

Judge says that long sentence is merited for slaying of state Democratic lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark.

Bordeaux wildfire burns 3,100 hectares, 20,000 evacuated

A wildfire near Bordeaux, France, has burned 3,100 hectares (7,660 acres) of forest

Iraqi PM makes first official visit to Iran in bid to deepen ties

Ali al-Zaidi will hold talks with senior Iranian officials on cooperation, shared interests and security.

World Bank estimates Venezuela earthquakes caused $19.6bn in damage

Report says 47 percent of physical damage from pair of earthquakes impacted residential buildings.