Libya floods: Why port city of Derna was so badly hit
A visual guide to why heavy rain caused such devastation and killed so many people in the city of Derna.
1970-01-01 08:00
Sudan country profile
Provides an overview of Sudan, including key dates and facts about this northeast African country.
1970-01-01 08:00
Libya floods: Flooded city buries its dead in mass graves
At least 10,000 people are still missing after a catastrophic dam burst which took 2,300 lives.
1970-01-01 08:00
Libyan floods: Derna city alone recovers 1,000 bodies - minister
Much of Derna is under water after two dams and four bridges collapsed in flooding after Storm Daniel.
1970-01-01 08:00
Ukraine claims to retake Black Sea drilling rigs from Russian control
The four strategically important oil and gas platforms were seized by Russia in 2015.
1970-01-01 08:00
Libya declares emergency as Storm Daniel kills 150
The storm causes severe flooding in eastern Libya after killing a dozen people in Europe last week.
1970-01-01 08:00
Denmark country profile
Provides an overview of Denmark, including key dates and facts about this European country.
1970-01-01 08:00
Gabon coup: New PM tells BBC country should hold elections within two years
Raymond Ndong Sima, newly installed after a military coup, says it will take time to transition.
1970-01-01 08:00
Uganda's NDA found HIV drugs in meat but didn't issue warning
The National Drug Authority found anti-retrovirals in pork and chicken in 2014 but didn't tell the public.
1970-01-01 08:00
Azerbaijan country profile
Provides an overview of Azerbaijan, including key dates and facts about this state in the Caucasus.
1970-01-01 08:00
Qatar country profile
Provides an overview of Qatar, including key dates and facts about this Middle Eastern country.
1970-01-01 08:00
Canada country profile
Provides an overview of Canada, including key dates and facts about this North American country.
1970-01-01 08:00