Islamic State attack on army bus kills 23 Syrian soldiers
The jihadists surrounded a military bus in Deir al-Zour province before opening fire, reports say.
1970-01-01 08:00
Royal prodigal son's return stirs up Thailand
The second of four estranged sons visits the country of his birth for the first time in 27 years.
1970-01-01 08:00
Belarus isolates political prisoners to break their spirit
Families of Belarusian political prisoners say loved ones are being denied any outside contact.
1970-01-01 08:00
Imran Khan: Pakistan military is 'petrified' of elections
In an interview with BBC Hardtalk, the former PM says only a free and fair vote can save Pakistan.
1970-01-01 08:00
Pittsburgh synagogue gunman gets death penalty
A jury has sentenced Robert Bowers for the 2018 attack - the deadliest antisemitic attack in the US.
1970-01-01 08:00
South Ossetia profile
Provides an overview of South Ossetia, including key facts about this breakaway Georgian territory.
1970-01-01 08:00
Abkhazia profile
Provides an overview of Abkhazia, including key facts about this breakaway Georgian territory.
1970-01-01 08:00
Canada launches warning labels on each cigarette
Canada is the first nation to use warnings on individual cigarettes in an effort to deter smoking.
1970-01-01 08:00
First English slave fort in Africa uncovered on Ghana's coast
Archaeologists in Ghana say they have found the 17th Century remains of the long-lost Fort Kormantine.
1970-01-01 08:00
Crimea profile
Provides an overview of Crimea, Ukrainian territory militarily occupied by Russia since 2014.
1970-01-01 08:00
India LGBTQ+ couples: 'My parents were ready to kill me for their honour'
Indians from the LGBTQ+ community still face discrimination and violence, sometimes from their own families.
1970-01-01 08:00
South Africa country profile
Provides an overview of South Africa, including key dates and facts about this African country.
1970-01-01 08:00