Why South Africa regrets its post-apartheid liberal asylum laws
Tough proposals will have far-reaching consequences for foreign nationals who seek refuge in the country.
1970-01-01 08:00
Delhi AQI: Can artificial rain fix toxic air in India's capital?
The Delhi government wants to use cloud-seeding to combat the city's pollution crisis.
1970-01-01 08:00
Duterte critic Leila de Lima granted bail after six years in jail
Former senator Leila de Lima has long fought what she describes as trumped up drug charges.
1970-01-01 08:00
Ukraine gets European Commission backing for talks on Ukraine membership
The EU's executive praises Kyiv's "excellent progress" and EU states will make a decision next month.
1970-01-01 08:00
Should domestic abusers have guns? US Supreme Court will decide in United States v Rahimi
Zackey Rahimi's appeal, if successful, could have far-reaching implications in the US firearms debate.
1970-01-01 08:00
Air Canada accused of forcing man with cerebral palsy to drag himself off plane
Air Canada did not give Rodney Hodgins a wheelchair, or any help, as he disembarked, his wife says
1970-01-01 08:00
Lilie James: Murder at elite school horrifies Australia
The brutal death of Lilie James has renewed a spotlight on a national "epidemic" of violence against women.
1970-01-01 08:00
The forgotten Israeli hostages kept by Hamas in Gaza for years
Israel's pain over some 200 people kidnapped by Hamas overshadows the years of waiting for two hostages and soldiers' remains.
1970-01-01 08:00
Afghans in UK visa limbo as Pakistan vows to expel migrants
Afghans who worked with the UK are living in fear in Pakistan as it cracks down on migrants without visas.
1970-01-01 08:00
South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa moves to tighten its porous borders
The new border force is designed to curb rising illegal immigration - a major political issue.
1970-01-01 08:00
Pakistan orders Afghan asylum seekers out of country by November
The declaration comes just days after a blast in a border town killed at least 50 people.
1970-01-01 08:00
Asian Games: China censors 'Tiananmen' image of athletes hugging
The photo, showing the combination of numbers 6 and 4 , has been scrubbed on Chinese social media.
1970-01-01 08:00