Albania races against time to find earthquake survivors

Emergency workers on Wednesday pulled dust-covered corpses from the ruins of an earthquake that has claimed 30 lives in Albania, as aftershocks hampered the second day of search efforts for survivors.
Fighting kills 11 in central Afghan province
At least 11 fighters including eight militants have been confirmed dead as clash broke out in Nawamish district of Afghanistan's central Daikundi province on Thursday, spokesperson for the provincial government Sakina Ehsani said.
Japan to tighten checks for African swine fever
The Japanese government plans to give more powers to quarantine officers at airports, as part of its efforts to prevent African swine fever from entering the country.
Hong Kong government slams US legislation
The government of Hong Kong has lashed out at the newly-enacted US legislation that supports democracy and human rights there.
N.Korea continues building work at nuclear site
A US research group says satellite imagery indicates that North Korea is continuing construction activity at its nuclear site.
Malta PM called to resign over journalist's murder
Malta's Prime Minister Joseph Muscat is under increasing pressure to resign as police extend their investigation to his fellow politicians over the murder of a journalist.
15 killed by roadside bomb in Afghanistan
Fifteen civilians, including children and women, have been killed in northern Afghanistan, when their vehicle was hit by a roadside bomb blast.