The US welcomes a pause in fighting between Turkish and Kurdish forces in northern Syria, urging them to focus on fighting so-called Islamic State.

A stillborn baby is cremated after being incorrectly identified by staff at a Sydney Hospital in a scandal that follows a deadly newborn "laughing gas" mix-up.

Donald Trump announces he will visit Mexico on Wednesday, after repeatedly disparaging it during his campaign for the US presidency.

Sixteen people are taken to hospital after transatlantic turbulence prompts an emergency landing at Shannon Airport.

Cocaine with a street value of up to 50 million euros is discovered at a Coca-Cola plant in southern France.

Supporters of Gabon opposition candidate Jean Ping set the national assembly on fire after President Ali Bongo was declared winner of Saturday's election.

US singer Chris Brown has been arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon after a woman told police he had threatened her with a gun.

The government of Myanmar holds landmark peace talks with armed ethnic groups as part of efforts to bring an end to decades of conflict.