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Belgium

New support for Maelbeek victims as station readies to re-open

One month to the day after the Brussels attacks and members of parliament’s investigation commission paid a symbolic visit to the Maelbeek metro

Mexico

Mexico: death toll in Pemex factory blast rises to 24

The death toll in the Pemex plant blast has surpassed 20 and could continue to rise, officials fear.

Republic of Ecuador

Ecuador to raise taxes to held fund earthquake reconstruction

The human cost of last weekend’s earthquake in Ecuador continues to mount. On Wednesday the number of people confirmed to have died stood at 570. In

Afghanistan

Death toll of Kabul suicide bombing rises sharply

Afghan officials said at least 64 people were killed and 350 more wounded in the blast, claimed by the Taliban.

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Republic of Ecuador

Death toll and number of injured soar following Ecuador 'quake

At least 235 people died and ore than 1,500 were injured as a result of the magnitude 7.8 earthquake.

Republic of Ecuador

Ecuador shaken by massive earthquake

At least 77 have died, damage is widespread

Japan

A race against time in Japan

Rescuers dig with their bare hands to find those buried alive after a double earthquake disaster

Korea

Two years since South Korean ferry tragedy

Thousands gather to pay tribute to the victims of the Sewol as the families accuse the government of a "lack of transparency"

India

Indian officials launch inquiry into deadly temple fire

A judicial inquiry has been ordered by the Indian authorities into an explosion and fire at a Hindu temple in Kerala that killed at least 110 people

Pakistan

Pakistan: what is behind the bombings in Lahore?

In the aftermath of the deadly blasts in Pakistan there are many questions. Who are the Taliban, the same as the fighters in Afghanistan and what the

Belgium

Brussels March Against Fear is called off over security concerns

The March Against Fear scheduled to take place in Brussels has been called off. The rally due to be held Sunday was organised to encourage solidarity

Iraq

Iraq: ISIL suicide bomber strikes amateur football match near Baghdad

The self-proclaimed Islamic State has claimed responsiblity for a suicide bomb attack on an amateur football match near Baghdad, reportedly killing

Belgium

Pressure mounts on Belgian authorities over victims' identification

Pressure is growing on Belgian authorities to speed up the identification of scores of people injured, missing or killed in Tuesday’s terror attacks

Belgium

'Like the end of the world in one second' - victim recounts Brussels attack

Fanny Klein was one among thousands in Brussels Zaventem airport on March 22, 2015, on what appeared to be a normal morning. Injured in the suicide

World News

From the Peruvian jungle to death by jihadi in Brussels

Very few of the victims of the Brussels attacks have been identified yet, but one who has has made headlines back in her native Peru, a country that

France

Anger at Bataclan: "We need to know and understand"

Victims' relatives condemn a visit by an official inquiry team as a "parody of justice"

Pakistan

At least 16 killed in bomb blast on board a bus in Pakistan

As well as those killed, more than 40 have been injured, and doctors say the death toll is likely to rise.

Turkey

Turkey: Dozens killed and injured in Ankara car bomb

*NB An updated version of this story taking account of Monday’s events is available here.* A large explosion – thought to have been caused by a car

China

Two years on, MH370 families demand answers

Commemorations are underway to mark two years since Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 vanished en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing with 239 people on board.

Turkey

Turkish press says 'foreign powers' behind Ankara blast

There is widespread agreement across the Turkish press that the Ankara bombing was a direct attack on the country and that so-called "foreign powers" are to blame.