Egypt president pardons rights activist Patrick Zaki and lawyer Mohammed al-Baqer
It comes a day after Patrick Zaki was convicted of spreading false news and jailed for three years.
1970-01-01 08:00
Poland: Thousands march in Warsaw for LGBT rights ahead of elections
Same-sex relationships are not legally recognised in Poland and gay couples cannot adopt children.
1970-01-01 08:00
Silvio Berlusconi obituary: Italy's flamboyant bounce-back politician
A media mogul who went into politics, he survived several corruption allegations.
1970-01-01 08:00
Kenya sickle cell: Fighting to dispel the myths around the disease
Kenyan Lea Kilenga Bey campaigns for better treatment for those who have the genetic disease.
1970-01-01 08:00