Same-sex marriage: India awaits historic Supreme Court verdict
The government has strongly opposed petitions that are seeking marriage equality in the Supreme Court.
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Somalia's violin novice to TV orchestra triumph in four years
Audiences are lapping up televised orchestra performances reviving Somali music for a new generation.
1970-01-01 08:00
BBC show is a 'lifeline' for Afghan girls, UN says
Girls barred from the classroom by the Taliban government are using a BBC programme to learn in secret.
1970-01-01 08:00
Venice airport closed, flights diverted by flock of seagulls
Flights were also diverted from Marco Polo Airport in the Italian city due to the birds' presence.
1970-01-01 08:00
Israel country profile
Provides an overview of Israel, including key dates and facts about this country in the Middle East.
1970-01-01 08:00
Air Canada sued over $20m gold and cash heist
Six months later, the heist remains unsolved. Now, a US-based security company wants its money back.
1970-01-01 08:00
Israel targets Hamas’s labyrinth of tunnels under Gaza
Palestinian militants are thought to have built hundreds of kilometres of tunnels underneath Gaza.
1970-01-01 08:00
New Zealand election: Disillusioned voters eyes shift away from the left
Three years on from Jacinda Ardern's sweeping victory, polls indicate voters will desert Labour.
1970-01-01 08:00
King Charles to acknowledge 'painful' Kenya history on state visit
The state visit will come on the 60th anniversary of the country's independence from the UK.
1970-01-01 08:00
Ugandan MPs reject birth control for 15-year-old girls
The deputy speaker calls the idea "devilish", saying it is not the way to tackle teenage pregnancy.
1970-01-01 08:00
Afghanistan: Talks with Taliban helped free four British men
The Presidum Network says it argued for their release as it had prior contact with the group.
1970-01-01 08:00
Finland investigates suspected sabotage of Baltic-connector gas pipeline
It is still unclear what caused a leak on the Baltic-connector, which is shared with Estonia.
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