A series of allegations of sexual harassment and assault has prompted the resignation of an Indian government minister, the most prominent public figure named in the country's own #MeToo movement.

India's junior foreign minister MJ Akbar has resigned following accusations of sexual harassment and assault.

United Nations Syria envoy Staffan de Mistura told the Security Council on Wednesday that he plans to step down at the end of November for personal reasons after more than four years in the role.

At the center of the project will be a bike lane at Jerusalem's HaMesila (Railway) Park in addition to the existing lane connecting Malha train station to the Central Bus Station.

Damascus and Moscow have accused militants and the White Helmets of staging several provocations involving chemical weapons to influence public opinion and justify foreign intervention in Syria.