Ukraine war: Russian diamonds set for ban under new EU sanctions
One third of the world's diamonds come from Russia, which so far has escaped sanctions for the trade.
2023-11-15 23:56
Haiti: Where aid delivery depends on talking to 300 gangs
The Red Cross describes how it delivers health care and aid in Haiti, where gangs hold sway.
2023-10-12 01:58
Philippines 'Jesus' drag queen arrested for obscenity
Pura Luka Vega, 33, faces up to 12 years in jail under the Catholic-majority country's laws.
2023-10-06 12:24
Michael Oher: Judge ends conservatorship for Blind Side family
The judge has ended the conservatorship but the legal feud between Mr Oher and the Tuohys continues.
2023-09-30 06:23
Haiti crisis: Can Kenyan police officers defeat the gangs?
The East African nation has pledged 1,000 officers but many question their suitability.
2023-09-28 21:29
Evergrande shares slide as mainland unit misses debt payment
Beijing-based news service Caixin reported several current and former Evergrande executives have been detained.
2023-09-26 13:50
Austrian ex-minister Karin Kneissl moves to Russia with her ponies
Karin Kneissl is known for her links to Russia, including dancing with Vladimir Putin at her wedding.
2023-09-13 19:47
Scots aid worker charity in bid to help 20 Afghan students
The Western Isles' Linda Norgrove Foundation hopes to get the 20 women to Scotland.
2023-09-10 16:57
Thousands of Canada wildfire evacuees allowed to go home
Yellowknife's mayor cautioned returning residents that the city "will look a little bit different".
2023-09-07 07:52
Is China's economy 'a ticking time bomb'?
The world's second largest economy faces deep-rooted challenges in the years ahead.
2023-08-31 05:47
Chevron: Workers at major Australia gas facilities to strike
The Chevron plants produce more than 5% of the world's liquefied natural gas.
2023-08-29 12:24
Evergrande: Crisis-hit Chinese property giant reports $4.5bn loss
The heavily-indebted firm's shares are set to resume trading in Hong Kong from Monday.
2023-08-28 09:17