Nelson Chamisa: The comeback preacher who wants to be Zimbabwe president
Who is the 45-year-old who fell from grace in 2020 but is once more vying to be president?
1970-01-01 08:00
Ecuador murder: Fernando Villavicencio's running-mate steps in to contest election
Andrea Gonzalez replaces anti-corruption crusader shot in the head by suspected Colombian hitmen.
1970-01-01 08:00
Nevada GOP Senate candidate raised money to help other candidates -- the funds mostly paid down his old campaign's debt instead
Nevada Republican Senate candidate Sam Brown created a political action committee to "help elect Republicans" but most of its funds were spent paying down debt from his failed previous campaign. The group donated less than 7% of its funds to the candidates it was set up to support, according to campaign finance records -- a move one campaign finance expert likened to using the PAC as a "slush fund."
1970-01-01 08:00
Niger coup: Fear and anger in Niamey as Ecowas threatens force
People are already feeling the impact of economic sanctions imposed after a military coup.
1970-01-01 08:00
Niger coup: West African nations to assemble 'standby force'
Ivory Coast's leader said the Ecowas bloc had approved military intervention "as soon as possible".
1970-01-01 08:00
Japan blooms just at the right time as the Nadeshiko looks to make new history at Women's World Cup
Four months before the 2011 Women's World Cup final, Japan was devastated by the largest earthquake ever recorded in the country's history.
1970-01-01 08:00
Five people killed in Cape Town taxi strike violence
A police officer and a British national are among those killed since the strikes began, police say.
1970-01-01 08:00
Jamaica 0121 Festival: Thousands celebrate independence
A free event to celebrate 61 years of Jamaica's independence takes place in Birmingham.
1970-01-01 08:00
Minibus plunges down Morocco ravine killing 24
It is reported to be one of deadliest accidents in the country, which has a poor road-safety record.
1970-01-01 08:00
Bahamas country profile
Provides an overview of the Bahamas, including key dates and facts about this Caribbean country.
1970-01-01 08:00
Foreign Office 'failed to protect' Matthew Hedges from UAE torture
The Parliamentary Ombudsman rules that the Foreign Office failed to protect Matthew Hedges.
1970-01-01 08:00
Georgia country profile
Provides an overview of Georgia, including key events and facts about this country in the Caucasus.
1970-01-01 08:00