Thailand chemical accident in Bangkok bank kills eight
Eight people have died in a chemical accident in the basement of a Bangkok bank, officials have confirmed. The contractors were working on a fire safe
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UN envoy warns of ”worse war” in Syria if peace talks fail
U.N. envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura began a new round of peace talks Monday in Geneva, warning that the only alternative to the negotiations is re
Turkey pounds Kurdish bases after Ankara bombing
Turkey on Monday held four suspects over a suicide car bombing that killed at least 36 people in Ankara, as warplanes pounded Kurdish rebel bases in n
Palestinian refugee camp teacher wins $1m global prize
A Palestinian teacher has won a $1m (£707,000) global teaching prize – with the award announced in a video message by Pope Francis. Hanan
No change to Merkel”s migrant policy despite election setbacks
The German government has said there will be no change in the country’s immigration policy despite right-wing gains in three state elections. Th