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Tropical Storm Dolly forms in the Atlantic and could bring heavy rain to portions of the Caribbean

Tropical Storm Dolly formed Thursday in the Atlantic Ocean far from land, and forecasters said it could bring heavy rain to portions of the Caribbean.

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Israel may oust British officials from Gaza humanitarian center over opposition to West Bank plans

Israel is considering expelling British officials from the U.S.-led coordination center for the postwar Gaza Strip amid a dispute between the two countries over an Israeli settlement plan in the West Bank.

Nepal floods: children as young as 11 among 39 Australians missing after disaster

Nepali tour operator fears 15 Australians who had been on a trek near the border with China have died after devastating floodNepal flash flood live updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA New South Wales couple on a spiritual pilgrimage are among the first of 39 Australians identified as missing after flash flooding ravaged the Nepal-Tibet border.New South Wales couple Venkatraman Balakrishnan, 52, and his wife, Chitra Venkatraman, 46, were among 15 Australians travelling to Mount Kailash in Tibet on a spiritual trip, according to their son. Continue reading...

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Vigil held in Pakistan for 14 newborns as investigators probe cause of fatal hospital fire

A candlelight vigil was held on Thursday at the scene of a devastating hospital fire in Pakistan that killed 14 newborn babies, as investigators appointed by the prime minister arrived at the site to determine the cause of the blaze.

Russia says it launched a 'massive' overnight strike on 9 Ukrainian cities

Russia has launched a major attack on Ukraine that targeted nine cities with missiles and drones