Malaysia flooding: PM Najib Razak pledges extra funds

The Malaysian Prime Minister, Najib Razak, has visited the worst affected areas

Malaysia has announced an extra 500m ringgit ($142m; £92m) to help victims of the country's worst flooding in decades.

Nato marks transition to new Afghanistan mission

Nato has formally ended its 13-year combat mission in Afghanistan - heralding the start of a new phase of support for local Afghan troops.

Commanders lowered the flag during a ceremony in Kabul - raising the flag of the new mission named Resolute Support.

Italy ferry fire: Evacuation hampered by winds

Passengers have made desperate calls for a speedy rescue

Ships and helicopters are taking part in a major rescue operation after an Italian ferry carrying 478 people caught fire around 40 nautical miles north-west of Corfu.

Singer/photographer TY Bello poses with her twin boys

The singer welcomed her twin baby boys, Christopher and Christian on October 13th. So cute!

Jimmy Jatt, Praiz, Olu Maintain and other artists step out for Buhari

Nigerian artists including Olu Maintain, DJ Jimmy Jatt, Skales, Azadus, Praiz and others were hosted recently by Buhari's supporters, Nasiru Danu and Sen. Mamora at Eko Hotel in Lagos to declare support for the ex- General's Presidential campaign.

Italian ferry with 466 people aboard on fire

Evacuation is being carried out in tough conditions, with rescued passengers saying strong winds lashing the vessel.

A rescue operation is under way in Greek waters for an Italian ferry carrying 466 people that has caught fire, according to Greek officials.
The Norman Atlantic, carrying 222 vehicles, 411 passengers and 55 crew, was 44 nautical miles northwest of the island of Corfu when it sent a distress signal after a fire started in the lower deck, Greek coast guard officials said.

Search under way for missing AirAsia flight

Families fear the worst after flight QZ8501 disappears over the Java Sea en route to Singapore with 162 people on board.

Relatives of the passengers on the flight wait for the latest news at a crisis centre set up at Surabaya's airport [AP]

An AirAsia flight from Surabaya, Indonesia to Singapore has lost contact with air traffic control after take-off, the airline has said, as a search-and-rescue operation kicked off in the third air incident connected to Malaysia's aviation industry.