Wesleyan University: Top US college says it will end 'legacy' admissions
The university says it is "important" to end the policy, seen as a perk for the white and wealthy.
1970-01-01 08:00
The Australian climate protesters cast as extremists
Activists say they're being labelled as threats to public safety to justify heavy-handed policing.
1970-01-01 08:00
What is a war crime and could Putin be prosecuted over Ukraine?
The ICC wants President Vladimir Putin arrested for war crimes, but South Africa may not cooperate.
1970-01-01 08:00
Mayor would back London bid for 2026 Commonwealth Games
Sadiq Khan says he would support a bid for London to host the 2026 Games after Victoria pulled out.
1970-01-01 08:00
Putin will not attend Brics summit - South African presidency
The announcement ends months of speculation over the Russian president's planned visit.
1970-01-01 08:00
Reunion profile
Provides an overview of Reunion, including key facts about this French Indian Ocean territory.
1970-01-01 08:00
Colombia landslide: Rescuers search for survivors amid mud
Fifteen people are dead after rivers burst their banks and caused a landslide south-east of Bogotá.
1970-01-01 08:00
Travis King: US soldier in N Korea was jailed for fights in Seoul
He spent time in a detention facility after getting into fights and hitting a police car in Seoul.
1970-01-01 08:00
Heatwave: Italy's major cities on red heat alert
Parts of Sardinia and Sicily will be the hottest in Europe with highs of 46C or 47C.
1970-01-01 08:00
Pita Limjaroenrat: Thai reformist leader suspended from parliament
The leader of the progressive Move Forward party has seen his already slim hopes of becoming PM dashed.
1970-01-01 08:00
Ukraine war: Crimea depot blasts force villagers to flee
More than 2,000 people are evacuated in an incident that closes a key highway in occupied Crimea.
1970-01-01 08:00
Russia: Chechen agriculture minister to run seized Danone unit
Yakub Zakriev is a deputy prime minister and the agriculture minister of the Russian republic of Chechnya.
1970-01-01 08:00