Foreign Office 'failed to protect' Matthew Hedges from UAE torture
The Parliamentary Ombudsman rules that the Foreign Office failed to protect Matthew Hedges.
1970-01-01 08:00
US firm sued by man fired 'for speaking in Hindi'
The company has denied the allegations, saying the man committed "several security violations".
1970-01-01 08:00
Imran Khan: Pakistan military is 'petrified' of elections
In an interview with BBC Hardtalk, the former PM says only a free and fair vote can save Pakistan.
1970-01-01 08:00
Haryana: Days after Nuh, Gurugram violence, victims count losses
Six people have died in religious violence that broke out in Haryana state this week.
1970-01-01 08:00
Niger: US announces partial evacuation of embassy
Hundreds of foreign nationals have already been evacuated from the country since a coup last week.
1970-01-01 08:00
Abkhazia media guide
An overview of the media in Abkhazia, including links to broadcasters and a newspaper.
1970-01-01 08:00
Chechnya media guide
An overview of the media in Chechnya, including links to broadcasters and newspapers.
1970-01-01 08:00
Niger power blackouts blamed on coup sanctions
Nigeria reportedly cuts electricity supplies to increase pressure on the military junta.
1970-01-01 08:00
Factbox-Credit rating: The shrinking 'triple A' club
Ratings agency Fitch on Tuesday downgraded the U.S. government's top credit rating by a notch to 'AA+' sending
1970-01-01 08:00
1 person was killed and over 50 injured after a bus rolled over near the Grand Canyon
One person died and more than 50 people were injured after a bus rolled over at the Grand Canyon in Arizona on Tuesday morning, local emergency officials said.
1970-01-01 08:00
Why India's rice ban could trigger global food crisis
The ban could compound a worldwide rise in rice prices for a host of reasons, experts say.
1970-01-01 08:00
Niger coup: France evacuating citizens after embassy attack
It comes amid growing anti-French sentiment, with its embassy recently coming under attack.
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