Latvian delegate Rihards Kols was met with applause when he called Russia's inclusion a "disgrace" at the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OPEC) meeting.

Latvian delegate Rihards Kols was met with applause when he called Russia's inclusion a "disgrace" at the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSEC) meeting.

Latvian delegate Rihards Kols was met with applause when he called Russia's inclusion a "disgrace" at the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) meeting.

Israeli incursion shatters lives in ancient Middle Eastern city

The heart of occupied Nablus is one of the most ancient cities in the Middle East. With two churches, 12 mosques and a Samaritan synagogue around densely populated residential areas, the occupied West Bank city's nickname is "Little Damascus" because of the way its architecture, arches and even the local accent and food are reminiscent of those of the Syrian capital.

Child survivors of deadly quake 'in denial' and 'hallucinating'

"She used to jump up and down like a butterfly. Now, she is psychologically broken."

Dry canals, low rivers and shrunken lakes: Europe braces for severe drought amid winter heatwave

A winter heatwave, record low levels of rain and a startling lack of snow in Europe are pushing rivers, canals and lakes across the continent to alarmingly low levels, with experts warning there could be repeat of last year's severe droughts.

She's the only woman living on an island of convicted criminals

When Giulia Manca traveled to Pianosa, a former Italian prison island, back in 2011, she was looking forward to a relaxing sunshine break before returning home.

India's opposition vows to keep 'raising questions about Adani group' after spokesperson arrested

When dozens of security personnel crowded onto the runway of New Delhi's Indira Gandhi Airport on Thursday, it was not to capture a terrorist or fleeing criminal mastermind, or even to apprehend an unruly passenger.

The heavily armed DMZ separating North and South Korea has become a wildlife haven

Between North and South Korea lies the demilitarized zone (DMZ), one of the world's most heavily armed borders. The 160-mile stretch is barred with fences and landmines and is largely empty of human activity.

Meet the International Legion, a band of foreign fighters bolstering Ukraine's forces

Under a blanket of stars, the only sound in the air is the deep hum of a pick-up truck, its headlights off. Fumes chug into frigid air from the exhaust. Only the taillights reveal the vehicle's outline; the remotest sliver of light could spell disaster this close to the frontline.