U.S. President Donald has now said he may send as many as 15,000 troops to the U.S.-Mexico border, as he doubled down on threats to the Central American migrant caravan, which has become a major flash-point in the lead-up to the midterm elections. Read more Donald Trump Threatens to Send 15,000 Troops to U.S.-Mexico Border
In the National Museum of Damascus, archaeologist Muntajab Youssef works on an ancient stone bust from Palmyra, one of hundreds of artifacts his team is painstakingly restoring after they were damaged by Islamic State. Read more Archaeologists Restore Ancient Palmyra Artifacts in Damascus Museum
Mexican authorities continue on Wednesday without clues about 44 alleged Central American migrants who disappeared between March 8 and 11 in Tamaulipas and Monterrey, the government said. Read more Some 44 Migrants Disappear without a Trace in Mexico
The Parliament of South Africa passed on Friday by majority vote a bill authorizing same-sex marriage. According to the motion, officials of the Department of Home Affairs should officiate these ceremonies, even if they are against them. Read more South African Parliament Authorizes Same-Sex Marriages