Health authorities confirm that the death of a woman in Washington state earlier this year was the first US fatality from measles in 12 years.

Colombian coca farmers increased cultivation area by 44% last year for fear any peace deal may lead to eradication, the UN says.

Syrian rebels led by Islamist groups launch a massive assault to take full control of the northern city of Aleppo, monitors say.

Phil Walsh, coach of the Australian Football League's Adelaide Crows, is knifed to death at his home, police say, and his son is under arrest.

Malaysia says it wants to set up an international criminal tribunal to prosecute those suspected of having shot down flight MH17.

Greek "Yes" and "No" camps are set to hold major rallies in Athens ahead of Sunday's crucial referendum on bailout terms.

Shares in Asia were trading in negative territory on Friday after a mixed jobs report from the US, described by analysts as "solid but far from great".

At least four people are killed in an explosion at the chemical plant in Ulsan, in South Korea.