The 100-year-old hospital was rendered non-operational after an October 17 strike, which has so far claimed 471 lives and left more than a thousand wounded. The incident sparked global outrage.

Libyans say climate change isn't an excuse for the amount of neglect that happened with the maintenance of the dams

As the deadlock in fighting continues with no end in sight, there is growing suspicion that Islamists are involved with the war and could complicate it further while suffering continues on the ground

Amid an emotional response to the ongoing conflict, Turks rally behind Palestine while calling for mediation and regional unity.

The impact of the crisis in the Middle East may pull millions more people into poverty. It will also complicate the reform process of the IMF and the World Bank to better reflect a changing globe.

While India has departed from its traditional stance by adopting a very pro-Israeli position, China has stood out among world powers as a vocal supporter of Palestinian rights.

The UK government has grown closer to Israel in recent years, but at the same time, Britain's ability to influence its ally and the wider conflict with the Palestinians has greatly diminished.

Calls for a clampdown are likely to follow armed groups' use of digital money. But even if limits are introduced, they are not expected to be as effective as those on traditional currency.

If any attention is given to foreign policy in Republican debates it will likely largely focus on China and Russia