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The International Organization for Migration says fears of further violence in the northern Iraqi city of Mosul caused 500,000 people to flee their homes as Islamist fighters took control of the city.

A wave of apparently arbitrary detentions by Thailand's military leaders following last month's coup is drawing the ire of top human rights groups.

Philippine police have arrested a man described by the United States as a "key leader and financier" in the Abu Sayyaf militant group.

Gunmen have launched a fresh attack near Pakistan's Karachi international airport, where a Sunday assault has left at least 35 people dead.

The United States and Iran are holding a second day of direct talks about Iran's nuclear program Tuesday, with both sides saying tough choices need to be made to reach a comprehensive agreement before a July 20 deadline.

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon shakes hands with Brazilian Ambassador Antonio de Aguiar Patriota at event marking the start of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.

Tarek Mitri, Special Representative and Head of the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL).

The ruling party of Kosovo's Prime Minister Hashim Thaci is claiming victory in the country's parliamentary elections.

Heavily-armed militants stormed the main airport in Karachi, Pakistan Sunday, leading to a five-hour gun battle with police and soldiers that left at least 24 people dead.

Iraqi officials say a double bombing outside a Kurdish party office has killed at least 18 people and wounded more than 65 others.