According to the electoral calendar, elections will be conducted until October 10.

The protesting motorists said the government is only keen on inflating fuel prices, not on their welfare.

Allegations of sexual abuse have dogged the UN mission over the years.

Ethiopia says the project is essential to its development, but Cairo and Khartoum fear it could restrict their citizens' water access.

Merkel is to relinquish power after German elections on September 26, bringing an end to her 16 years in office.

Bank says Taliban fighters handed over $12m in cash and gold seized from the homes of former government officials.