Russian airstrike kills 51 at a funeral in Ukraine
The attack in the Kharkiv region is described as one of the area's "bloodiest crimes".
1970-01-01 08:00
Putin makes nuclear-powered Burevestnik missile test claim
The Russian leader says testing of a global-range missile was successful, but that is not confirmed.
1970-01-01 08:00
Police arrest suspect in murder of New York City activist
Social justice advocate Ryan Carson was stabbed to death in an unprovoked attack in Brooklyn.
1970-01-01 08:00
Armed man looking for Wisconsin Governor Evers returns with rifle
The man was arrested at the Wisconsin capitol twice in one day. The first time was for a handgun.
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
Syria war: Drone attack on military academy kills 60, monitor says
The military says "terrorist" drones targeted a graduation ceremony attended by cadets' families.
1970-01-01 08:00
More than 1,350 lines of inquiry into Creeslough blast
Gardaí say they are continuing to investigate the fatal explosion one year on.
1970-01-01 08:00
Building collapse in Havana's old town kills three
The Cuban capital is known for its historic buildings but many are so dilapidated they pose a danger.
1970-01-01 08:00
Abkhazia: Russia to build naval base in Georgian separatist region, says local leader
The claim comes from the separatist region as Kyiv steps up attacks on Moscow's Black Sea fleet.
1970-01-01 08:00
Egypt's early presidential election campaign off to eventful start
President Sisi is facing a challenge from an outspoken critic of a kind Egypt has not seen in years.
1970-01-01 08:00
Assassin's Creed Mirage: Why Arabic is at the heart of the new game
The makers of the latest in the stealth action series have put Arabic front and centre of the project.
1970-01-01 08:00
Bobi Wine 'under house arrest' after return to Uganda
Police deny opposition leader's claims he was grabbed by 'goons' on landing
1970-01-01 08:00