Young Chinese are getting paid to be 'full-time children' as jobs become harder to find
Exhausted by the pressure to succeed as a photographer, Litsky Li accepted a better offer: quit work to become one of China's growing legions of children paid by their families to stay home.
1970-01-01 08:00
Niger soldiers announce coup on national TV
Earlier elite troops detained Niger's President Bazoum - now they are closing the country's borders.
1970-01-01 08:00
US lawmaker Greg Casar ends thirst strike after nine hours
Greg Casar calls off his protest over a law to end some protections for outdoor workers in Texas.
1970-01-01 08:00
South Korean POWs abandoned for decades in North Korea
Families of South Korean soldiers held in the North are demanding recognition from their government.
1970-01-01 08:00
Canada: Prime Minister holds major cabinet shakeup
In seeking a fourth term, Justin Trudeau has overhauled his team ahead of Canada's next election.
1970-01-01 08:00
European banks flag bad loan risks as global economy falters
By Iain Withers, Valentina Za and Jesús Aguado LONDON/MILAN/MADRID Europe's major banks, including Deutsche Bank and Lloyds Banking
1970-01-01 08:00
Romeo Lavia: Southampton manager discusses midfielder's future following Liverpool bid
Southampton manager Russell Martin has given an update on Romeo Lavia after the midfielder was the subject of a bid from Liverpool.
1970-01-01 08:00
Greece fires in maps and satellite images show extent of damage
Maps, satellite images and before and after pictures show the extent of wildfires across Greece.
1970-01-01 08:00
Rolls-Royce leaps as airline and defence demand lifts profits
By Paul Sandle and Sarah Young LONDON (Reuters) -Aero-engineer Rolls-Royce hiked its full-year operating profit forecast by around 45% on
1970-01-01 08:00
Japan country profile
Provides an overview of Japan, including key dates and facts about this East Asian country.
1970-01-01 08:00
Deadly Mediterranean wildfires kill more than 40
Wildfires have claimed most lives in Algeria, but blazes are also widespread in Greece and Italy.
1970-01-01 08:00
South Korea to ease loan curbs for some homeowners paying 'jeonse' deposits
SEOUL South Korea will loosen loan regulations for homeowners having difficulty repaying "jeonse" deposits to tenants, for a
1970-01-01 08:00