A war monitor says Russia and the Assad regime have stepped up air strikes on Syria's Idlib, and Novak Djokovic wins his 14th major tennis title.

A war monitor says Russia and the Assad regime have stepped up air strikes on Syria's Idlib, and Novak Djokovic wins his 14th major tennis title.

The presidents of Turkey, Russia and Iran meet in Tehran to discuss Syria's Idlib, and if you enjoy a cup of coffee you might like our kicker.

The presidents of Turkey, Russia and Iran meet in Tehran to discuss Syria's Idlib, and if you enjoy a cup of coffee you might like our kicker.

Turkey hopes a presidential summit with Russia and Iran can avert a disaster in Syria's Idlib, and gamers get it on at the GameX fair in Istanbul.

Turkey hopes a presidential summit with Russia and Iran can avert a disaster in Syria's Idlib, and gamers get it on at the GameX fair in Istanbul.

Turkey's President Erdogan says an attack on Idlib would be a massacre

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says an attack on the opposition and rebel-held province of Idlib in Syria would be a massacre.

Ankara also fears another mass exodus of millions of people living in the region.

Erdogan was speaking after the UN called on Turkey and Russia to hold talks to avert a bloodbath in Idlib.

Moscow is backing Syrian regime forces that are preparing to launch an expected assault to retake the region. Turkey supports parts of the opposition.

UN says ceasefire reached over Libya's Tripoli

Libya now, and armed factions fighting over the capital, Tripoli, have signed a ceasefire according to the UN.

Dozens of people have died in a week of fighting between rival armed groups.

They're all vieing for power and money in the chaos engulfing the oil producing country since the toppling of Muammar Gaddafi in 2011.

Japan typhoon kills at least 10

A typhoon has killed at least 10 people in Japan as it pounds western regions of the country.

It's the most powerful storm to hit Japan in 25 years. Power is down to more than a million homes.

It follows heavy rains, landslides, floods and record-breaking heat that killed hundreds of people this summer.

Some Venezuelans return home

Dozens of Venezuelans are answering President Nicolas Maduro's call to return home.

More than two million people are thought to have fled to neighbouring countries since 2014 as Venezuela's economy collapses.

President Maduro says his government will continue to help bring Venezuelans home.

Nike embraces Kaepernick

And finally,

Colin Kaepernick might just be the most powerful athlete in the US right now, and he's not even on the field.

Kaepernick electrified football when he started taking a knee during the national anthem to protest police brutality against people of color.

It seems to have cost him his job, and he's suing the NFL for apparently blacklisting him. No pun intended.

But that probably doesn't matter now, at least money-wise, after Nike made him the star of its new 'Just Do It' ad. campaign.

Turkey's President Erdogan says an attack on Idlib would be a massacre

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says an attack on the opposition and rebel-held province of Idlib in Syria would be a massacre.

Ankara also fears another mass exodus of millions of people living in the region.

Erdogan was speaking after the UN called on Turkey and Russia to hold talks to avert a bloodbath in Idlib.

Moscow is backing Syrian regime forces that are preparing to launch an expected assault to retake the region. Turkey supports parts of the opposition.

UN says ceasefire reached over Libya's Tripoli

Libya now, and armed factions fighting over the capital, Tripoli, have signed a ceasefire according to the UN.

Dozens of people have died in a week of fighting between rival armed groups.

They're all vieing for power and money in the chaos engulfing the oil producing country since the toppling of Muammar Gaddafi in 2011.

Japan typhoon kills at least 10

A typhoon has killed at least 10 people in Japan as it pounds western regions of the country.

It's the most powerful storm to hit Japan in 25 years. Power is down to more than a million homes.

It follows heavy rains, landslides, floods and record-breaking heat that killed hundreds of people this summer.

Some Venezuelans return home

Dozens of Venezuelans are answering President Nicolas Maduro's call to return home.

More than two million people are thought to have fled to neighbouring countries since 2014 as Venezuela's economy collapses.

President Maduro says his government will continue to help bring Venezuelans home.

Nike embraces Kaepernick

And finally,

Colin Kaepernick might just be the most powerful athlete in the US right now, and he's not even on the field.

Kaepernick electrified football when he started taking a knee during the national anthem to protest police brutality against people of color.

It seems to have cost him his job, and he's suing the NFL for apparently blacklisting him. No pun intended.

But that probably doesn't matter now, at least money-wise, after Nike made him the star of its new 'Just Do It' ad. campaign.

Trump warns against a reckless attack in Syria's Idlib

US President Donald Trump has sent a warning to Syria's Bashar al Assad - telling him not to recklessly attack Idlib province.

Trump also warned regime allies Russia and Iran against such a move.

Meanwhile a war monitor says Russian war planes have resumed bombing opposition and rebel-held Idlib after a three-week break.

US special representative on Syria visits Turkey

Staying in the region, and the new US special representative on Syria, James Jeffrey, is in Turkey on a trip that has also included Israel and Jordan.

His visit comes amid increasing concerns that the Assad regime is about to launch an assault to retake Idlib. The US and Turkey are also working together on a major operation in Syria's Manbij.

Argentinians protest new austerity measures

To Argentina now, and protesters have taken to the streets in Buenos Aires to protest against President Mauricio Macri's new austerity measures.

Export taxes will be increased, and about half of the government ministries cut.

The president says it's in an effort to reduce the country's budget deficit and restore investor confidence.

At least 11 dead in latest Nigeria attack

Unidentified gunmen in Nigeria have shot and killed at least 11 people, and wounded 12 others.

The incident took place in the city of Jos in Nigeria's central region.

It's not clear who carried it out. But there's been a spate of killings there recently, as herdsmen searching for land and water attack farming villages.

Taliban report the death of Haqqani network's founder

And finally,

The Taliban says the founder of its affiliate Haqqani network has died.

It's believed Jelaluddin Haqqani handed leadership to his son, Sirajuddin Haqqani, in 2001. The son is now deputy leader of the Afghan Taliban.

The Haqqani network started out as part of the US-backed resistance to the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan.

In recent years it has been behind many attacks on Afghan and NATO forces.

Trump warns against a reckless attack in Syria's Idlib

US President Donald Trump has sent a warning to Syria's Bashar al Assad - telling him not to recklessly attack Idlib province.

Trump also warned regime allies Russia and Iran against such a move.

Meanwhile a war monitor says Russian war planes have resumed bombing opposition and rebel-held Idlib after a three-week break.

US special representative on Syria visits Turkey

Staying in the region, and the new US special representative on Syria, James Jeffrey, is in Turkey on a trip that has also included Israel and Jordan.

His visit comes amid increasing concerns that the Assad regime is about to launch an assault to retake Idlib. The US and Turkey are also working together on a major operation in Syria's Manbij.

Argentinians protest new austerity measures

To Argentina now, and protesters have taken to the streets in Buenos Aires to protest against President Mauricio Macri's new austerity measures.

Export taxes will be increased, and about half of the government ministries cut.

The president says it's in an effort to reduce the country's budget deficit and restore investor confidence.

At least 11 dead in latest Nigeria attack

Unidentified gunmen in Nigeria have shot and killed at least 11 people, and wounded 12 others.

The incident took place in the city of Jos in Nigeria's central region.

It's not clear who carried it out. But there's been a spate of killings there recently, as herdsmen searching for land and water attack farming villages.

Taliban report the death of Haqqani network's founder

And finally,

The Taliban says the founder of its affiliate Haqqani network has died.

It's believed Jelaluddin Haqqani handed leadership to his son, Sirajuddin Haqqani, in 2001. The son is now deputy leader of the Afghan Taliban.

The Haqqani network started out as part of the US-backed resistance to the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan.

In recent years it has been behind many attacks on Afghan and NATO forces.