Niger coup: President Mohamed Bazoum 'in good spirits' despite detention
Mohamed Bazoum's doctor visits him in a basement prison amid fears for his health after military coup.
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: Russia warns Ecowas not to take military action
Protesters gather in Niamey after a West African bloc approve intervention against coup leaders.
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
Taliban repression of women is a crime against humanity, says Gordon Brown
Former PM calls on ICC to investigate "systematic brutalisation" of Afghan females.
1970-01-01 08:00
Niger's coup leader General Tchiani: The ex-UN peacekeeper who seized power
Gen Tchiani has triggered a major crisis by overthrowing the president he was meant to guard.
1970-01-01 08:00
Edinburgh Fringe: The Life and Times of Michael K, a South African puppet play
A South African puppet play, based on a novel by JM Coetzee, is featuring at the Edinburgh Fringe.
1970-01-01 08:00
Atlantic orcas 'learning from adults' to target boats
Juvenile killer whales in the Atlantic are learning a dangerous game by copying adults.
1970-01-01 08:00
Paris robbery: Smartly dressed gang stage €10m jewellery raid
Two men in suits and a woman wearing a dress target a store in a street full of luxury jewellery shops.
1970-01-01 08:00
Apology after wrong fuel put in petrol pumps
Up to 87 customers are affected after diesel was delivered in an underground petrol tank, it says.
1970-01-01 08:00
McDonald's to investigate Irish rape victim taunts
McDonald's UK and Ireland chief executive says he commends Ciara Mangan's bravery in speaking out.
1970-01-01 08:00
Typo sends millions of US military emails to Russian ally Mali
Some of the emails reportedly contain sensitive information such as passwords and medical records.
1970-01-01 08:00