Political row over India's new parliament opening
Opposition leaders have criticised the government for not asking the president to open the building.
1970-01-01 08:00
Madeleine McCann disappearance: A timeline
Parents Kate and Gerry McCann have spent 16 years searching for answers over their missing daughter.
1970-01-01 08:00
Tim Scott: Republican senator is running for president
The Republican from South Carolina enters the race with more campaign cash than any of his rivals.
1970-01-01 08:00
Ireland country profile
Provides an overview of Ireland, including key dates and facts about this west European country.
1970-01-01 08:00
Transnistria profile
Provides an overview of Transnistria, including key facts about this breakaway region of Moldova.
1970-01-01 08:00
China bans major chip maker Micron from key infrastructure projects
It is China's first major move against a US chip maker, as tensions increase between Beijing and Washington.
1970-01-01 08:00
Turkish elections: Simple guide to Erdogan's fight to stay in power
Turkey's leader is favourite to win another five years as president, after taking a first-round lead.
1970-01-01 08:00
France attack: Kalashnikov assault on car kills three in Marseille
The killings near a nightclub come amid a spike in drug violence in France's second-largest city.
1970-01-01 08:00
Outcry as Australian police taser 95-year-old woman
The elderly care home resident is not expected to survive the incident, a family friend says.
1970-01-01 08:00
El Salvador gangs: Mass arrests bring calm but at what price?
More than 66,000 people have been arrested since a state of exception was introduced a year ago.
1970-01-01 08:00
Oldest most complete Hebrew Bible sells for $38m at auction
The 1,100-year-old Codex Sassoon sells at auction for $38m - a record for handwritten text.
1970-01-01 08:00
Pakistan is on the edge. Should India be worried?
Pakistan has been convulsed by political and economic crises. India cannot let its guard down, say experts.
1970-01-01 08:00