Colombia conflict: Rebels deny plot to kill attorney general
ELN rebels say accusations they are planning to kill Attorney General Francisco Barbosa are "false".
1970-01-01 08:00
UPS reaches deal with union Teamsters to avert strike
The agreement raises starting pay for part-time staff to $21 (£16.31) an hour.
1970-01-01 08:00
Georgia Pride festival in Tbilisi stormed by right-wing protesters
Up to 2,000 protesters stormed a gay pride festival, in a country where anti-LGBT prejudice is common.
1970-01-01 08:00
RTÉ spent €5,000 on flip-flops
The broadcaster was accused by Irish parliamentarians of running a slush fund.
1970-01-01 08:00
The hazy history of Nathan's hot dog eating contest
The Fourth of July marks Independence Day in the US. It is also a big day for hot dog lovers.
1970-01-01 08:00
Wales adoptees hope to break taboo of identity struggle
A podcast featuring Welsh adoptees aims to tackle myths about adoption.
1970-01-01 08:00
Hikikomori: Why S Korea is paying young recluses to leave home
Money only "touches the surface" of a deeper problem, former recluses and youth workers say.
1970-01-01 08:00
Olivier Vandecasteele: Belgian aid worker freed in exchange for Iranian diplomat
Olivier Vandecasteele and Assadollah Assadi are flying home under a deal brokered by Oman.
1970-01-01 08:00
Strip club dancers to form only US topless union
Performers at the Star Garden Topless Dive Bar in North Hollywood pass a unanimous vote to unionise.
1970-01-01 08:00