Uganda court fines US couple $28,000 for child cruelty
The couple had faced life in prison on charges of torture but agreed to a plea bargain.
1970-01-01 08:00
At least three killed in Hamburg scaffolding collapse
Hundreds of people are employed at the construction site in the German city's Uberseequartier.
1970-01-01 08:00
Why DR Congo wants East African troops to leave
After 11 months in action, the force set up to to curb violence in the DR Congo has been told to withdraw.
1970-01-01 08:00
New Caledonia profile
Provides an overview of New Caledonia including key facts about this French Pacific Ocean territory.
1970-01-01 08:00
Bela bill: South Africans face jail if children not in school
The education reform bill has come under fire as opposing parties say it is a "school capture".
1970-01-01 08:00
KFC shuts Lesotho stores over South Africa bird flu
Lesotho has banned poultry imports from South Africa, leaving the fast food chain short of chicken.
1970-01-01 08:00
Morocco town holds protest to demanded aid weeks after earthquake
The displaced residents want authorities to speed up aid as living conditions worsen ahead of winter.
1970-01-01 08:00
Liberia's Joseph Boakai courts smaller parties as run-off against George Weah looms
Joseph Boakai urges fellow opposition candidates to join the "rescue team for a resounding victory".
1970-01-01 08:00
China's housing market struggle will weigh on global growth
China's real estate market remains a drag and will put pressure on global growth.
1970-01-01 08:00
Turkish company Karpowership restores electricity to Guinea-Bissau capital
Turkish firm Karpowership puts the lights back on after the government partially settles a $15m debt.
1970-01-01 08:00
Country Garden says founder, board chairperson at work, haven't left China
BEIJING Country Garden's founder and chairperson of the board are at work as usual, the debt-laden Chinese property
1970-01-01 08:00
Country Garden default talk swirls as offshore debt deadline passes
By Clare Jim and Xie Yu HONG KONG A Country Garden $15 million coupon payment deadline has expired
1970-01-01 08:00