Bangladesh: Goods train collides with passenger train killing 17
The accident in Bangladesh has also injured at least 50 other people.
1970-01-01 08:00
China's Belt and Road Initiative: Kenya and a railway to nowhere
A $5bn transport project, funded by Chinese loans, is in danger of becoming a white elephant.
1970-01-01 08:00
Armenia country profile
Provides an overview of Armenia, including key events and facts about this country in the Caucasus.
1970-01-01 08:00
Gulnara Karimova: Swiss say Uzbekistan ex-leader's daughter ran huge crime network
Switzerland seizes $857m of assets as the daughter of Uzbekistan's ex-leader is charged with fraud.
1970-01-01 08:00
Ukraine war: Russia demands UN court throw out case against it
Kyiv says Moscow falsely used genocide law to justify its invasion, but Russia wants the case thrown out.
1970-01-01 08:00
Johnny Kitagawa: J-pop agency's new boss Higashiyama also faces abuse allegations
Noriyuki Higashiyama said he could not recall if he had sexually assaulted juniors at the boyband agency.
1970-01-01 08:00
Azerbaijan country profile
Provides an overview of Azerbaijan, including key dates and facts about this state in the Caucasus.
1970-01-01 08:00
Johnny Kitagawa: J-pop agency boss resigns over predator's abuse
Julie Fujishima admits for the first time that rampant sexual abuse took place in her uncle's agency.
1970-01-01 08:00
David Harewood: Actor says the government should apologise for slavery
David Harewood visits a stately home built using the profits of plantations where his ancestors were enslaved.
1970-01-01 08:00
Canada country profile
Provides an overview of Canada, including key dates and facts about this North American country.
1970-01-01 08:00
Mongolia country profile
Provides an overview of Mongolia, including key dates and facts about this Asian country.
1970-01-01 08:00
North Ossetia profile
Provides an overview of North Ossetia, including key facts about this Russian Caucasian republic.
1970-01-01 08:00