Malawi kwacha: 44% drop in value against US dollar sparks unease
The 44% fall in the kwacha's value will make imports dearer but some argue it was long overdue.
1970-01-01 08:00
Footballer Luis Díaz's father freed by Colombian guerrillas
The father of the Liverpool footballer was handed over to UN and Catholic Church officials.
1970-01-01 08:00
Komfo Anokye kola tree: Ghana outrage after 300-year-old tree felled
The famous tree dates back to 17th Century Ghana and was reportedly planted by a renowned priest.
1970-01-01 08:00
Iceland volcano: Blue Lagoon closes over eruption fears
More than 20,000 minor earthquakes have been detected by Icelandic authorities since late October.
1970-01-01 08:00
Man found guilty of Ashling Murphy murder
Jozef Puska denied killing the 23-year-old while she was out for a jog in County Offaly.
1970-01-01 08:00
Colorado funeral home owners arrested after 190 corpses found
Some relatives of the 190 deceased learned they may have been given fake cremated remains.
1970-01-01 08:00
'You're just scum': Republicans tussle in fierce debate without Trump
The third Republican debate in Miami had some sharp exchanges but none of the five really punched through.
1970-01-01 08:00
Afghans who helped Army given homes at Weeton Barracks
Up to 55 families will be temporarily housed at Weeton Barracks in Lancashire from Friday.
1970-01-01 08:00
Omegle: Popular video chat website shut after abuse claims
The controversial firm's founder said the site was no longer "psychologically" sustainable.
1970-01-01 08:00
Suspects held over alleged Hezbollah plot in Brazil
Brazilian authorities made two arrests and carried out raids in key cities including Sao Paulo and Brasilia.
1970-01-01 08:00
Kenya's Ogiek people being evicted for carbon credits - lawyers
Leaders of the Ogiek community say armed forest rangers are "pulling down houses with axes and hammers".
1970-01-01 08:00
Kenya ID cards: New charge sparks outcry
The cards used to be free - the new charge come amid a cost-of living crisis.
1970-01-01 08:00