Subrata Roy: The chequered legacy of India's 'rags-to-riches' tycoon
Subrata Roy, who owned a multibillion dollar business conglomerate, died on Tuesday at the age of 75.
1970-01-01 08:00
Why South Africa regrets its post-apartheid liberal asylum laws
Tough proposals will have far-reaching consequences for foreign nationals who seek refuge in the country.
1970-01-01 08:00
Tarantula causes vehicle crash in California's Death Valley
A Canadian motorcyclist was injured after a nearby van braked to avoid hitting a tarantula on a highway.
1970-01-01 08:00
Kazakhstan mine fire leaves at least 21 dead
At least 21 people have died after a fire broke out at an ArcelorMittal-owned mine in Kazakhstan
1970-01-01 08:00
Big banks linked to products with pangolin parts
The companies include UK multinationals such as HSBC, Prudential, and Legal & General.
1970-01-01 08:00
F1 US Grand Prix: The 16-year-old living her motorsports dream
Chloe Chong started karting on the same track as Lewis Hamilton - now she's at the same F1 race weekend.
1970-01-01 08:00
South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa moves to tighten its porous borders
The new border force is designed to curb rising illegal immigration - a major political issue.
1970-01-01 08:00
Pakistan police bust organ trafficking ring that took kidneys from hundreds
The alleged leader is accused of illegally harvesting kidneys from more than 300 people in Pakistan.
1970-01-01 08:00
Knaresborough man raises money to send fire engine to Ukraine
Bob Frendt from Knaresborough buys an emergency vehicle for a city left without fire engines.
1970-01-01 08:00
Gulnara Karimova: Swiss say Uzbekistan ex-leader's daughter ran huge crime network
Switzerland seizes $857m of assets as the daughter of Uzbekistan's ex-leader is charged with fraud.
1970-01-01 08:00
Arunachal Pradesh: India-China border row flares over athlete visas
Beijing denies claims three Indian fighters are unable to enter China for the Asian Games.
1970-01-01 08:00
Inside South Africa's Operation Dudula vigilantes: 'Why we hate foreigners'
BBC Africa Eye gains rare access to Operation Dudula, South Africa's prominent anti-migrant movement.
1970-01-01 08:00