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Lower demand behind falling oil prices

Lower demand behind falling oil prices

Many analysts will also be looking to a meeting of Oil Producing and Exporting Countries (OPEC) in November.

UN condemns surge in Bangui violence

UN condemns surge in Bangui violence

The world body says more than 3,000 people, including children, have been displaced due to the fighting in the past three days alone.

US stocks dip on Europe recession fears

US stocks dip on Europe recession fears

A Europe sliding into recession, however, does little to dent the improving job market in the US.

Ebola death toll rising rapidly – WHO

Ebola death toll rising rapidly – WHO

The death toll now stands at over 4,447 of 8,900 reported infections.

Young Muslim activist, Indian child advocate share Nobel Peace Prize

Young Muslim activist, Indian child advocate share Nobel Peace Prize

The Norwegian Nobel Committee is hoping to send a message urging the protection of child rights and promoting peace in Asia.

UN envoy: Sexual violence will haunt S Sudan

“I have come to South Sudan to demand that all parties of conflict end the raping and the violence,” Bangura said.

Tunisia’s Democratic Curve

Tunisia’s Democratic Curve

Tunisia's October 26 elections will be the most democratic ever in the history of the Arab Middle East, writes Larbi Sadiki.

Islamic State gains ground in Kurdish town

Islamic State gains ground in Kurdish town

Kobani has strategic significance as it would give IS control of territory extending from its self-declared capital of Raqqa to the Turkish border.

US unemployment falls to six-year low

US unemployment falls to six-year low

The latest statistics mark an achievement for the Obama administration, which has argued that it's economic policies are working.

UN urges unity government in Afghanistan

UN urges unity government in Afghanistan

Although Ashraf Ghani was inaugurated as the new president, he will share power with former rival Abdullah Abdullah.