Israel's national 'Flag March' in Jerusalem rattles Palestinians

Syria's Assad boosted by return to Arab fold

Pakistan's Imran Khan not to join corruption investigation- aide

Thailand's Move Forward confident it can muster support to form government

Pension reform defiance brings new blood to French trade unions

Visiting Ukraine, China's envoy urged all sides to create space for peace talks

Central Asia leaders converge in China as Xi touts 'enduring' friendship

Cuba rolls out red carpet for Russian business in push to deepen economic ties

El Salvador forces surround town in north after police killing

German victims cycle to Rome to press pope on church abuse

Russia confirms Black Sea grain deal renewed for two months, says 'distortions' remain

Eight dead as floods batter northern Italy, Formula One race called off