Dominican Republic: At least 21 dead after storm brings torrential rain
Thousands were displaced after rain flooded homes, caused power cuts and damaged bridges and roads.
1970-01-01 08:00
Storm Debi: Warning not to travel as warnings in place
Amber and yellow alerts are in place in NI, with a red alert in the Republic of Ireland.
1970-01-01 08:00
Storm Debi: Severe wind and rain weather warnings for NI and ROI
A red alert, the highest level, has been issued in the Republic, with a yellow warning for NI.
1970-01-01 08:00
Ugandan army officers sacked for cowardice in attack on Somalia's Bulo Marer Atmis base
More than 50 soldiers were killed in the attack by al-Shabab fighters in May.
1970-01-01 08:00
Somalia floods: UN warns of 'once-in-a-century event'
More than 1.6 million people could be affected by the unusually heavy seasonal rains.
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
Kuda Bux: The Indian magician who charmed the West with his 'X-ray eyes'
Kuda Bux found fame after claiming he was able to read with his face covered like an Egyptian mummy.
1970-01-01 08:00
Sikkim India floods: 'I was holding mum's hand but the water separated us'
The Indian state of Sikkim is still reeling from destruction caused by deadly flash floods on 4 October.
1970-01-01 08:00
How same-sex unions are rooted in Indian tradition
History demonstrates that same-sex love flourished in ancient and medieval India in various forms.
1970-01-01 08:00
Same-sex marriage: India Supreme Court fails to legalise same-sex marriage
The Supreme Court's refusal to legalise same-sex marriage has dashed the hopes of India's LGBTQ+ people.
1970-01-01 08:00
Same-sex marriage: India awaits historic Supreme Court verdict
The government has strongly opposed petitions that are seeking marriage equality in the Supreme Court.
1970-01-01 08:00
Nithari killings: Allahabad High Court frees 'serial killers' on death row
The two men were convicted for the rape and murder of 19 women and children in 2005.
1970-01-01 08:00