A writer and human rights activist faces six years' imprisonment in Iran for penning an unpublished story about stoning.

President Robert Mugabe says Zimbabwe will water down a contentious law obliging foreign companies to hand over shares to black Zimbabweans.

The death toll in Haiti as a result of Hurricane Matthew has soared to 283, the government announces.

At least 20 soldiers have been killed in Niger in an attack on a camp for Malian refugees, officials say.

Royal Canadian Mounted Police have reached a multi-million dollar settlement agreement with female members and civilian staff of the national police force after decades of workplace discrimination, bullying and harassment.

US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump says he could cut as many as 70% of federal US regulations if he is elected.

Girls from five to 14 spend 40% more time on unpaid chores than boys do, a report from the UN children's agency finds.

The winner of the Nobel Peace Prize is to be announced in Oslo, Norway.