Al Pacino, 82, is to become a father for the fourth time because his 29-year-old girlfriend, Noor Alfallah, is eight months pregnant.

Authorities in Kenya say around 6,000 children go missing every year which translates to 18 children disapperaing each day. Parents of the missing young ones are helpless not knowing when their children will return.

In South Africa, behind a glittering facade of lavish churches and charismatic preachers, many false prophets prey upon the vulnerable and desperate. Church leaders are wanted there for sexual assault and corruption, among other sins.

Germany says it has told Russia to close four out of five consulates in Germany. The retaliatory move comes after Moscow set a limit to the number of German embassy staff and related bodies.

The Theranos founder and convicted fraudster is being held at a minimum security women's prison in the US state of Texas. She faces up to 11 years behind bars.

Israel grabbed a last gasp winner to defeat Uzbekistan at the FIFA Men´s U/20 World Cup on Tuesday in Mendoza. 18-year-old Maccabi Haifa forward Anan Khalaili scored the only goal of the game in the 97th minute, tapping in from close range after reigning Asian champions Uzbekistan failed to clear from a free-kick.