Israeli conscripts banned as guards after allegations of sex with Palestinian inmate
The interior minister said no female soldiers would serve in prisons holding Palestinian "terrorirsts".
1970-01-01 08:00
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
US urges Serbia to withdraw troops from Kosovo border as tensions rise
In response to the "current situation", the UK sends troops to join Nato peacekeepers Kfor in Kosovo.
1970-01-01 08:00
Southampton nurse returns after helping Morocco earthquake victims
Sarah McBride travelled to Morocco to help those in dire need after the devastating earthquake.
1970-01-01 08:00
Gymnastics racism apology delay a 'real shame' - Irish PM
Leo Varadkar says there is "no place for racism in sport" after viral gymnast video controversy.
1970-01-01 08:00
Niger attack: Soldiers killed by hundreds of jihadists in Kandadji
Jihadist attacks have intensified across Niger since the military seized power in July.
1970-01-01 08:00
Evergrande: Anxious Chinese home buyers reel from crisis
As China's housing crisis grows, so have fears that dreams of home ownership have been bulldozed.
1970-01-01 08:00
Trudeau says serious about Canada's relations with India despite row
The Canadian PM said India was an important geopolitical and economic power.
1970-01-01 08:00
Ukraine war: Slovakia's Robert Fico eyes comeback in Saturday's election
Robert Fico says if his party returns to power in Saturday's vote, military aid to Ukraine will end.
1970-01-01 08:00
Canada Nazi row puts spotlight on Ukraine's WWII past
For decades, Jewish groups have criticised monuments that celebrate Ukrainian veterans in Canada.
1970-01-01 08:00
What China's economic problems mean for the world
Problems faced by the world's second-largest economy include a property market crisis and slow growth.
1970-01-01 08:00
Family in gymnastics racism row say apology is 'useless'
The mother of a black girl not given a medal at a gymnastics event said officials showed "no empathy".
1970-01-01 08:00