Potholes make city dwellers’ life hell
Countless potholes forming pools of stagnant rainwater on most roads, lanes and by-lanes of the Dhaka city are what the commuters and pedestrians are destined to face every day.
Myanmar rejects Rohingya offer of temporary ceasefire
(CNN)Myanmar's government has rejected a proposed ceasefire by militants in the country's embattled Rakhine state, saying they don't "negotiate with terrorists."
Pakistan's stateless Rohingya
Karachi, Pakistan (CNN)For more than 20 years, Mohammad Rasheed has eked out a living selling fish on the southeastern tip of Pakistan's port city of Karachi.
Irma climbs Florida's coast; 'dangerous' storm surges feared
(CNN)Editor's note: This is a developing story that is being constantly updated as the storm progresses. Also, follow our live updates here or watch unlimited CNN. Powerful winds from Hurricane Irma whipped through southwest Florida on Sunday, downing power lines and leaving a trail of debris behind.
Cuba cleans up after Hurricane Irma tears through Caribbean
Caibarién, Cuba (CNN)As recovery efforts begin in Cuba and other parts of the Caribbean after Hurricane Irma, some islands are bracing for the potential impact of another storm churning in the Atlantic.
North Korea threatens 'pain and suffering' ahead of UN sanctions vote
(CNN)The United States will pay a "due price" if harsh sanctions against North Korea are agreed at a United Nations Security Council meeting in New York Monday.
Rohingya insurgent group declares temporary ceasefire
(CNN)Militants in Myanmar's Rakhine state have declared a temporary ceasefire starting Sunday after more than two weeks of violence.
Checkpoints, curfews and barbed wire: Life in the village on North Korea's doorstep
Taesung village, South Korea (CNN)A triumphant anthem blares across the rice fields that surround this village, singing the praises of a regime most of the world abhors.
Irma slowly turns to Florida; Key West feels hurricane-force winds
(CNN)Time is running out to evacuate and prepare for Hurricane Irma, officials warned Saturday night as violent winds and rains from the Category 3 storm began pounding the southern tip of Florida.
Unseeded American Sloane Stephens wins US Open for first major title
(CNN)Sloane Stephens' epic comeback is complete. Stephens, who has jumped more than 900 spots in the world rankings in a month, is now a grand slam champion, winning the US Open 6-3, 6-0 against No. 15 seed and fellow American Madison Keys at Arthur Ashe Stadium in Flushing, New York.
