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
Serial fraudster Mark Acklom freed from Spanish jail, court told
Mark Acklom was jailed in the UK for conning an ex-partner of £300k and then extradited to Spain.
1970-01-01 08:00
UN-Syria Bab al-Hawa aid delivery deal raises fears
A deal is reached to reopen a vital crossing, but aid groups warn it could be manipulated by Syria.
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
Why are tensions mounting on the Belarus-Poland border?
Poland is sending extra troops to its border with Belarus after an alleged military incursion.
1970-01-01 08:00
China exports see biggest drop for three years
Global demand for Chinese goods has fallen as the cost of living and rising interest rates bite.
1970-01-01 08:00
Woman dies after boat fire in Carrick-on-Shannon
A woman has died after a fire on a boat in County Leitrim on Monday, police have said.
1970-01-01 08:00
Ukrainian refugee to return home from Suffolk to be with family
Maryna Nesterenko says she is going home because "the war goes on and no-one knows when it will end".
1970-01-01 08:00
BBC Africa Eye: Elderly caned at Kenya's PCEA Thogoto Care Home for the Aged
BBC Africa Eye uncovers evidence of mistreatment and neglect of elderly residents.
1970-01-01 08:00
Travis King: North Korea responds to request for information on US soldier
Travis King dashed across the border to North Korea from the South in July.
1970-01-01 08:00
Peruvian fossil challenges blue whales for size
An ancient, long-extinct whale could have tipped the scales at close to 200 tonnes, scientists say.
1970-01-01 08:00
Ingushetia profile
Provides an overview of Ingushetia, including key facts about this Russian Caucasian republic.
1970-01-01 08:00