Malaysia will maintain ties with Hamas says PM Anwar Ibrahim
Analysts say Mr Anwar's stand is politically expedient in as the Palestinians enjoy wide support in Malaysia.
1970-01-01 08:00
Alexey Kuzmichev: Sanctioned Russian tycoon detained in France
Putin-ally Alexei Kuzmichev was held as French police carried out raids on his properties.
1970-01-01 08:00
Brazil's Supreme Court to vote on decriminalising abortion
Brazil's Supreme Court is to vote on decriminalising abortion in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy.
1970-01-01 08:00
Court decriminalises abortion across Mexico
The Supreme Court ruling means all 32 of the country's states can now provide terminations.
1970-01-01 08:00
Bristol's Dr Meaker heads Maasai water well fundraiser album
Money raised from the album will go towards creating a running water supply for a Maasai village.
1970-01-01 08:00
Storm Betty: Disruption due to flooding and fallen trees
Police have advised drivers to take extra care when driving as high winds and rain can cause difficulties
1970-01-01 08:00
Dermot Kennedy: Singer apologises for use of racial slur
The singer was criticised for using a term considered derogatory to the Irish Traveller community.
1970-01-01 08:00
Dermot Kennedy: Singer urged to apologise for racial slur
The singer has been criticised for using a term considered derogatory to the Irish Traveller community.
1970-01-01 08:00
Argentina allows morning-after pill to be bought over counter
The health ministry says making the pill more easily available "removes an important barrier".
1970-01-01 08:00
Powerball lottery winner faces lawsuit alleging ticket theft
Edwin Castro won the jackpot last November - but Jose Rivera claims he is the rightful winner.
1970-01-01 08:00