Officials confirm five dead in block explosion, another four believed to be under rubble 

Molten rock oozes down with ash belching as high as 2km forcing airport to close

CEO billionaire receives backlash for 'Anti-science rhetoric’ but attracts praises from right-wing fans

Dina Boluarte takes top post following Congress’ removal of Pedro Castillo for ‘permanent moral incapacity’

200,000 people join rally led by former prime minister Khaleda Zia, BNP spokesman says

John Kerry also uneasy over UK’s decision to permit new coal mine opening

Tens of thousands rally against govt of PM Sheikh Hasina, call for new elections

Court frees Isak Settu, accused of role in death of four high-school students during 2014 protest

Washington says database reinforces bias against Jewish state, threatens companies

Brazilian president finally comments on defeat to leftist rival Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva

Pro-democracy figure has been targeted by Beijing, but judge insists fraud conviction not political

Chinese president affirms support for independent state, backs full UN membership

Global Combat Air Programme aims to launch aircraft by 2035, improve trilateral parnership