China Death toll from China quakes rises to 12 Rescuers pulled seven survivors out of the rubble near the epicentre in a largely rural area.
US & Canada Canada's Quebec bans religious symbols in some public sector jobs Critics denounce 'politics of fear' as Quebec province bans some gov't employees from wearing religious symbols at work.
Asia 'Systemic failure' of UN ahead of military crackdown: Review An internal report says the UN suffered from "fragmented strategy" ahead of brutal military action against Rohingya.
Immigration As promised, Trump slashes aid to Central America over migrants Critics of the plan argue it is cruel to cut off aid to governments grappling with hunger and violence.
Middle East Sudan protesters urge night rallies amid impasse with military Protest leaders say 'revolutionary escalation' has begun to pressure military generals to hand over power to civilians.
Asia Pacific China's Xi Jinping to make first official trip to North Korea The Chinese president to visit his reclusive ally this week before meeting US president at the G20 summit.