Government shutdown only hours away in Washington DC
A right-wing revolt has left Congress unable to fund federal agencies before a Saturday midnight deadline.
1970-01-01 08:00
Rotterdam shootings: Hospital was warned of 'psychotic' suspect
Dutch prosecutors had raised concerns about the man accused of killing three people in Rotterdam.
1970-01-01 08:00
Nagorno-Karabakh: Azerbaijan arrests former Karabakh leader at border
Ruben Vardanyan is detained while attempting to enter Armenia after Baku's offensive last week.
1970-01-01 08:00
Rupert Murdoch: How magnate transformed Australia’s media
The 92-year-old businessman changed the face of news worldwide, but it all started at home.
1970-01-01 08:00
Libya flood: The devastation of an Egyptian village 560 miles away
The Egyptian village of al-Sharif has lost at least 70 young men in the Libyan floods.
1970-01-01 08:00
Libyan rivals 'co-ordinating over flood disaster'
More than 5,300 people died after dam bursts brought devastating floods to the eastern city of Derna.
1970-01-01 08:00
Google antitrust trial: Tech giant denies abusing power to gain monopoly
In a landmark trial brought by the US government, the tech giant denies using illegal practices to gain a monopoly.
1970-01-01 08:00
Morocco earthquake: 'I had to choose between my parents and son'
Tayeb ait Ighenbaz is haunted by the decision he was forced to make after Morocco's earthquake struck.
1970-01-01 08:00
Morocco earthquake: Mountain villages plunged into grief
Locals in Moulay Brahim tell Nick Beake things are "desperate", with a severe shortage of rescuers.
1970-01-01 08:00
Morocco earthquake: British tourists describe 'terrifying' moment quake hit
Holidaymakers in Marrakesh detail the moment the devastating earthquake hit and their rush to safety.
1970-01-01 08:00
Morocco earthquake death toll rises to over 2,000
The death toll from a huge quake nearly doubles as Morocco's king orders three days of national mourning.
1970-01-01 08:00
Dogs: Thai rescue pup on brink of death finds Welsh home
Rodney was found on the street, hours away from death, but now lives in south Wales.
1970-01-01 08:00