Morocco's king appoints first woman prime minister following election
King Mohammed VI appointed Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri on Tuesday as Morocco's first woman prime minister after her liberal-centrist party came out on top in a September 23 parliamentary election, the royal palace said.
Ugandan kingdom enthrones ex-TV anchor after succession fight
A former television news anchor was crowned king of Uganda's Tooro Kingdom on Tuesday, becoming the 13th monarch of the Batooro people in a ritual-laden coronation that ended a succession dispute.
At least 23 dead in Thailand floods, Bangkok airport in chaos
The death toll from rains and flooding in Thailand has risen to 23, authorities said on Tuesday, as waters receded from the hard-hit capital Bangkok, where its main airport operated in chaos, and the government approved a multi-million aid package.
Trump denies offering Iran sanctions relief
US President Donald Trump said he has offered Iran nothing to end the war, rejecting media reports that cited US officials saying he was willing to ease sanctions and release frozen funds for "concrete" steps regarding Iran's nuclear programme.
Red Bull wins India court reprieve to use 'energy drink' label
An Indian court on Tuesday quashed the food regulator's order to stop Austrian beverage firm Red Bull using the label "energy drink" on its cans, saying the decision had been taken without allowing the company to explain its position.
Haiti gang retaliation leaves at least 11 dead after security operation
At least 11 people were killed on Monday in Haiti's central Artibonite region by gang members after a deadly security operation, the local mayor said.