Chechnya Milashina attack: Armed thugs beat up Russian journalist and lawyer
Yelena Milashina had received threats from Chechnya's leader before, but went to hear a court verdict.
1970-01-01 08:00
France riots: Within days we were in hell, says mayor
A mayor in one of France's poorest areas wants the state to take tougher measures against rioters.
1970-01-01 08:00
SCO summit: Putin to address meeting chaired by Indian PM Modi
Analysts say the SCO summit will be a chance for Mr Putin to show the world that he is still in command.
1970-01-01 08:00
'I have been rejected by dozens of men over dowry'
A 27-year-old Indian woman has started a petition to put an end to the social evil of dowry.
1970-01-01 08:00
France riots: Why do the banlieues erupt time and time again?
The deprived French suburbs erupt time and time again. Why?
1970-01-01 08:00
France riots ease as mayors call anti-violence rally
French mayors denounce "extreme violence" of the protests which swept the country for almost a week.
1970-01-01 08:00
Karnataka High Court's Twitter verdict sparks debate on free speech
A court has fined Twitter $61,000 for not complying with a government order to take down tweets.
1970-01-01 08:00
Benodebehari Mukherjee: Blind Indian painter's forgotten scroll found after 100 years
Benodebehari Mukherjee who lost his vision entirely at 53 came to define modern art in 20th Century India.
1970-01-01 08:00
Paris riots: Suburban mayor's wife hurt as rioters attack their home
Attackers tried to set the house on fire before firing rockets at the mayor's fleeing wife and children.
1970-01-01 08:00
France shooting: Clashes and tear gas in Marseille as chaos continues
Widespread unrest continues in France for a fifth night over killing of a teenage boy by police.
1970-01-01 08:00
India's spirited rum revolution
A host of homegrown brands are innovating with the spirit, creating new markets.
1970-01-01 08:00
Foreign Office warns Britons over travel to France during riots
The Foreign Office tells Britons it's "more important than ever" to get proper travel insurance.
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