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Typhoon Nesat batters Philippines
At least 16 people killed as powerful storm spreads extreme weather and causes severe floods in Manila.
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Israel okays new buildings in east Jerusalem
Construction of 1,100 housing units cleared, despite Palestinian demands for settlement freeze to renew peace talks.
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Dalai Lama made to wait for S Africa visa
Delay in granting visit visa to Tibetan spiritual leader triggers speculation that Beijing is pressuring Pretoria.
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Egypt sets parliamentary poll dates
Polls to be held in three stages between November 28 and January 3 with first session of new house slated for March 17.
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Yemeni defence minister survives attack
Mohammed Nasser Ali escapes second bid on his life in a month after suspected suicide bomber targets his convoy.
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Syrian forces attempt to crush army deserters
Government troops storm city of Rastan, as growing numbers of army deserters pledge 'to protect peaceful protests'.
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Pakistan PM warns US on 'negative messaging'
Yusuf Reza Gilani tells Washington to desist from levelling accusations that stokes anti-Americanism in his country.
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Bolivia president pauses highway construction
Evo Morales halts road plan after minister resigns in protest against police crackdown on indigenous demonstrators.
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Woman Escorted off plane for kissing another woman
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