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The world experienced unprecedented climate extremes during the first decade of this century, according to a new report by the World Meteorological Organization. Global bodies are gearing up to help nations cope with changing climate conditions.

Voting in second round of Mali’s presidential election in Kidal.

Officials in Nigeria say gunmen have killed at least 44 people in an attack on a mosque in the north of the country.

Supporters of deposed Egyptian president Mohamed Morsi are continuing their rallies to call for his reinstatement, despite warnings that the government may soon move to break up their protest camps.

Nicolae Gheorghe (r), ODIHR’s Adviser on Roma and Sinti issues from 1999 to 2006, passed away on 8 August 2013.

The aftermath of a bombing attack in Iraq (file photo).

Officials in Afghanistan report progress in their “informal” talks with U.S. interlocutors on hammering out “a joint text” of a proposed bilateral security agreement.

Egyptians protest in Cairo in July 2013.

An encrypted e-mail service in the United States, believed to have been used by U.S. leaker Edward Snowden, has shut down in what appears to be response to pressure from the government.

Coca plant.