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Afghan and NATO authorities are continuing to investigate the actions of a U.S. soldier accused of killing 16 Afghan civilians and then setting many of the bodies on fire on Sunday. While no major protests over the incident occurred on Monday, authorities worry it could further fuel public opposition to foreign troops.

In Syria, Special Envoy Annan holds 'candid' talks with President Bashar al-Assad.

South Sudanese children displaced by attacks by the rebel Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) in the town of Mundri, Western Equatoria state.

Joint UN-Arab League Special Envoy on Syria Kofi Annan.

The U.N. humanitarian chief, Valerie Amos, toured the former Syrian rebel stronghold of Baba Amr Wednesday but found most residents had fled following a bloody military siege, while activists accused the government of trying to cover up evidence of atrocities there.

Sudanese refugees from Blue Nile state line up to collect water in a camp.

The United States and five other countries have reportedly agreed to reopen talks with Iran, offering Tehran a diplomatic path to resolve an ongoing nuclear crisis after months of bellicose rhetoric.

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.