Poland's Senate passes controversial Holocaust bill
The vote went ahead despite strong criticism from Israel and concerns from the US. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2nqBjiG via IFTTT ...
Eleven die in fire at a welfare home in Japan
The three-storey building in the northern city of Sapporo is home to mostly elderly residents. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2DQQmwp...
Iron Biby: From fat-shamed boy to World's Strongest Man contender
After years of bullying, he realised his strength when he threw one of his tormentors across a room. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2...
Are we missing the real opioid drug crisis?
While the US suffers an overdose epidemic, most of the world misses out on painkillers. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2E5Ff1Z via I...
Travel Frog: The cute Japanese game that has China hooked
A cute travelling frog who gives gifts but can't be controlled is the hottest game app in China. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2...
The fight to ban a 'humiliating' virginity test
Youth from a small community in India that forces brides to prove their 'purity' fight for change. from BBC News - World http://if...
Battling to save the world's bananas
As a deadly disease spreads, the fight for a banana plantation in Mozambique might hold the key to saving the world's favourite fruit. ...
Trump grants 6,900 Syrians permission to stay in US
The US president extends permits for 18 months, but shuts out those who came after August 2016. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2DQMzi...
Australian ex-PM Rudd sues broadcaster
The broadcaster says it stands by its reporting of advice given to the nation's ex-PM and ministers. from BBC News - World http://ift....
Space shuttle Columbia's final mission
It's 15 years since disaster struck as the Columbia returned to Earth following a research mission. from BBC News - World http://ift.t...
Afghanistan veteran: 'UK troop withdrawal was political move'
Taliban fighters, whom US-led forces spent billions of dollars trying to defeat, are now openly active in 70% of Afghanistan, a BBC study ha...
Ahed Tamimi: Was Palestinian teenager’s ‘slap’ terrorism?
Teenage Palestinian activist Ahed Tamimi and her mother are due to go on trial charged with security offences. from BBC News - World http:...
Russia warns of locust threat to World Cup
Swarms of locusts could attack football pitches and cause a "global scandal" at this summer's World Cup, according to a Russia...
FBI has 'grave concerns' about controversial Republican memo
The bureau publicly came out against the memo after the White House signalled it would release it. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2DQ...
Cancelled Israel Lorde gig sparks anti-boycott lawsuit
An Israeli anti-boycott law is used against two New Zealanders accused of pressuring the singer. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2FxqL...
Ismail Haniya: US designates Hamas leader as terrorist
A Hamas spokesman denounced as "worthless" the decision to blacklist Ismail Haniya. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2nwawAW ...
Train carrying Republicans hits lorry in West Virginia
Senators say one person on the lorry was killed by the impact, which cut the truck "in half". from BBC News - World http://ift.t...
German Marcel Hesse jailed for 'sadistic' double killing
The then teenager stabbed a nine-year-old 52 times and killed an acquaintance to "satisfy sadism". from BBC News - World http://...
The 'super blue blood Moon' across the world
Eyes around the globe have been turning to the skies to view the lunar event. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2DRrGUq via IFTTT
Larry Nassar case: USA Gymnastics doctor 'abused 265 girls'
At least 65 victims will confront Larry Nassar in court in the last of three sentencing hearings. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2npw...
Jacinda Ardern's partner Clarke Gayford on his impending new role
Clarke Gayford will be a stay-at-home dad when Jacinda Ardern returns to work as prime minister. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2EsAV...
Rare 'super blue blood moon' arrives
Images from around the world as the lunar event dazzles skywatchers. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2GwpTlo via IFTTT
Hong Kong bans ivory trade in 'historic' vote
The move by Hong Kong's lawmakers is hailed by campaigners as "a lifeline for elephants". from BBC News - World http://ift.t...
Germans campaign for memorial to victims of communism
Two MPs are proposing a motion to have a monument to commemorate victims of East German communism put up in Berlin. from BBC News - World ...
Tariq Ramadan: French police question Muslim scholar over rape claims
Oxford University's Tariq Ramadan is taken into custody in Paris following allegations by two women. from BBC News - World http://ift....
Uzbekistan reforms: President Mirziyoyev sacks security chief
The dismissal appears to end a power struggle unleashed after the death of Islam Karimov. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2nuzMaH via...
Killer whale says 'hello'
A killer whale is taught to mimic words such as "hello" and "bye bye" in a scientific experiment. from BBC News - Worl...
Kenya TV stations to remain off-air after Odinga 'inauguration'
The government says it is conducting an investigation after the opposition leader's "inauguration". from BBC News - World ht...
Taner Kilic: Turkish court releases Amnesty head
Taner Kilic was detained in June on terrorism charges, in a case described by Amnesty as "baseless". from BBC News - World http:...
Catalonia's Puigdemont denies giving up after 'defeat' texts
The Catalan ex-leader said Madrid had "won" in text messages, but now insists he will "keep going". from BBC News - Wo...
'Facebook murder' case: Family of Ohio man sue social media site
Robert Godwin's family take legal action after footage of his death was broadcast on the site. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2Gu...
Melania Trump defies tradition to arrive alone at speech
It was her first official appearance since claims husband Donald had an affair with a porn star. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2ErK6...
Paris officials investigate suspected anti-Semitic attack on schoolboy
Officials suspect the boy, who was wearing a skullcap, was the victim of anti-Semitic violence. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2DQghE...
Vatican defends itself after Hong Kong cardinal says it is 'selling out' to Beijing
A Hong Kong cardinal had criticised attempts at diplomacy with China's government. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2GxI22k via IF...
Seville orange heist: Stolen fruit spills from cars
Five people are arrested in Seville after failing to explain where the fruit had come from. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2DQRRGX v...
Burns Strider case: Clinton explains handling of 'harassment' claims
Hillary Clinton had been criticised for not firing adviser, Burns Strider, over harassment claims. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2Ep...
Zara's lungi lookalike mocked by Asian internet
In much of Asia, the lungi has been a staple of male dress for centuries - now you can get one at Zara. from BBC News - World http://ift.t...
Used clothes: Why is worldwide demand declining?
As the worldwide demand for used and worn clothing plummets, what do we do with our unwanted clothes? from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/...
The tea boss with a thirst for global domination
How businessman Tran Qui Thanh built Vietnam's largest soft drinks firm, THP, and his plans to become a worldwide brand. from BBC News...
'I was 12 when I married a 35-year-old'
A campaign in several African countries wants to stop child brides and keep girls in education. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2nqZsF...
'Chemtrail' conspiracy theorists: The people who think governments control the weather
The first part of the BBC's series on online conspiracy theories: why some people think chemicals are dropping from the sky. from BBC ...
Trump to hail 'new American moment'
The president will say: "There has never been a better time to start living the American dream." from BBC News - World http://if...
Viewpoint: Bollywood's troubled relationship with women
Film critic Shubhra Gupta shines a spotlight on the history of sexism in Indian films. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2nsu0Xf via IF...
Hawaii false alarm: Officials quit over missile alert
Additionally the employee who sent the warning, who had a record of poor performance, is fired. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2GwFtN...
Why did Kenya's Odinga 'inaugurate' himself?
Kenya's main opposition leader stages his own "swearing in" after two disputed elections. We explain. from BBC News - World ...
'Emotional support peacock' barred from United Airlines plane
United Airlines refuses to let a woman in New Jersey board a plane with a peacock, citing its size. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2r...
Taliban 'threaten 70% of Afghanistan' BBC investigation finds
The Afghan Taliban, which US-led forces spent billions of dollars trying to defeat, are now openly active in 70% of the country, a BBC study...
Taliban threaten 70% of Afghanistan, BBC finds
The Islamist group's power and reach have surged since foreign combat troops left, the BBC finds. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/...
Pierre Agnes: Boardriders boss goes missing at sea in France
Pierre Agnes' boat was discovered washed ashore near Biarritz on France's Atlantic coast. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2rQA...
Glee actor Mark Salling, 35, found dead
The actor, who had admitted possessing child sex abuse images, is believed to have killed himself. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2DX...
Swiss university unveils yodelling degree
Students can now learn the alpine art-form at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2Eq...
France jogger death: Husband admits killing Alexia Daval
Three months after Alexia Daval's body was found, her husband tells police he killed her by mistake. from BBC News - World http://ift....
Yemen PM 'holed up' as Aden palace surrounded
Separatists fight their way to the presidential compound, reportedly surrounding the prime minister. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2...
State of the Union: Five things to expect in Trump's speech
The US president is expected to highlight a growing economy as he delivers a key speech. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2EpW1GP via ...
Diane Keaton defends Woody Allen over abuse allegations
The actress says she "continues to believe" the director after allegations against him resurfaced. from BBC News - World http://...
Réunion island and the 'stolen children' of France
Marlène Morin was 15 when she was resettled from the island of Réunion to France. After 52 years, she finally returned. from BBC News - Wo...
Giant hoard of missing mail found in Italian garage
Plastic crates were found stuffed with letters, bills and bank statements dating back eight years. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2E1...
Croatia national shot dead on South Africa lion hunt
Pero Jelinic was hit by a bullet in unclear circumstances while hunting lions with friends. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2FwrG8Z v...
Monkeys? Humans? The ethics of testing diesel fumes
After the revelations around Volkswagen human testing, just what are the methods and regulations? from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2nmw...
Japanese woman sues government over forced sterilisation
A Japanese woman who was forcibly sterilised at 15 sues the government in the first case of its kind. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/...
Volkswagen takes responsibility for exhaust tests on monkeys
German car maker suspends chief lobbyist amid mounting fury over tests on both monkeys and humans. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2DL...
Saudi anti-corruption drive generates $106bn in settlements
Fifty-six of 381 high-profile figures called in for questioning since November remain in custody. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2E28...
ColorFab: 3D printer can change colour of objects
MIT is making a new kind of 3D printer that can change the colour of the objects you print. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2DOb2Fs v...
Facebook 'no place' for young children
More than 100 child health experts are urging Facebook to withdraw an app aimed at under-13s. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2rMqWdI ...
Michelin lets French chef be first to pull out of guide
Sebastien Bras had a top rating for years but no longer wanted to cook under "huge pressure". from BBC News - World http://ift.t...
Putin says US sanctions list targets all Russians
Russia's president says the sanctions-based list is "unfriendly" but he does not want to retaliate. from BBC News - World ht...
Irish abortion referendum: Debate rages after vote announced
People in the Republic of Ireland react to the announcement of a referendum on abortion. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2GuRrrF via ...
Red faces over Trump 'State of the Uniom' typo on tickets
Tickets for US President Trump's major speech have to be urgently reprinted over a glaring typo. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2...
George Weah vows to change Liberia's citizenship laws
Restricting citizenship to black people is "unnecessary, racist and inappropriate", new president says. from BBC News - World ht...
Sobibor death camp survivor Arkady Waispapir dies at 96
One of the last known Sobibor survivors, Arkady Waispapir was spared death by being forced to work. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2E...
Brain 'pacemaker' for Alzheimer's
Electrical brain stimulation may help dementia patients keep their independence for longer, scientists say. from BBC News - World http://i...
Eurozone growth hit 10-year high in 2017
The economy of the 19-nation bloc grew by 2.5% last year, the fastest pace for a decade. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2rPWcbN via ...
Malaysia defends 'hideous' tourism logo despite criticism
The logo features orangutans and turtles wearing shades. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2nlzSCc via IFTTT
Kenya election: TV coverage curbs for Odinga 'inauguration'
Raila Odinga refuses to recognise Uhuru Kenyatta's victory at October's presidential election. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt...
US lists 210 Russians linked to Putin but avoids more sanctions
The list was required by a new US sanctions law but no new measures are announced. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2BCFvQQ via IFTTT ...
Australia Catholic bishops criticise 'foreign influence' laws
Churchgoers risk being treated as agents of the Vatican under Canberra's new spy laws, bishops say. from BBC News - World http://ift.t...
Five tips to keep your app data safe online
After a fitness app "heatmap" revealed military information, what are your devices saying about you? from BBC News - World http:...
Argentine president bans family members in government
Ministers will be unable to employ close family and those in government positions will have to leave. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/...
Viewpoint: India and Pakistan up the ante on disputed border
Both India and Pakistan have blamed each other for the steep rise in ceasefire violations. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2rLlaJk vi...
Palestinians fear cost of Trump's refugee agency cut
Donald Trump's move to withhold payments to the Palestinian refugee agency is causing alarm in Gaza. from BBC News - World http://ift....
Migrants' heroine faces jail for human trafficking
Why a Spanish woman credited with saving the lives of thousands of migrants is facing prison. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2rQypZm ...
Argentina sub: Antarctic tribute to lost San Juan crew
An icebreaker crew form the number 44 on the ice, in tribute to the lost San Juan submariners. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2BBWxyw...
Maye Musk: "I am just getting started" as a model, aged 69
Older models are the latest fashion trend, thanks to social media and an aging society. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2Gt1QnC via I...
Why Cape Town is shutting off its water supply
South Africa's second largest city is in the midst of a severe drought. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2GvyaGv via IFTTT
What really happened after this photo was taken
Eddie Adams captured one of the most famous images of the Vietnam War but he was haunted by it. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2BCSgL...
Trump ban on refugees from 'high-risk' countries partially lifted
Refugees from "high-risk" countries will face thorough security measures before entering the US. from BBC News - World http://if...
Russian SU-27 warplane 'flew 1.5 metres' from US spy plane
The SU-27 fighter jet was trailing the EP-3 spy plane over the Black Sea in international airspace. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2n...
Ireland to hold abortion vote in May
Ireland will hold a referendum on liberalising abortion laws at the end of May, the PM says. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2DKYWIZ ...
Paris residents battle floods as Seine level peaks
Some residents take to boats and kayaks as about 1,500 people are evacuated from their homes. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2nkH5Cq ...
Terminally ill teenager marries high school sweetheart
Dustin Snyder has a rare form of cancer and was recently told he had weeks left to live. So he proposed. from BBC News - World http://ift....
Facebook to promote local news in drive for 'trusted' content
The company says an update allowing users to select community news will encourage civic engagement. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2r...
France to investigate Nutella promotion that led to 'riots'
The finance ministry will check whether a 70% discount that led to "riots" broke trading laws. from BBC News - World http://ift....
Canada 'serial killer' faces more charges
Man faces five counts of first degree murder, three related to men in Toronto's gay community. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2Fp...
Evangelical leader Franklin Graham: Trump is 'work in progress'
US evangelical leader Franklin Graham says President Trump is no model Christian. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2npJBXs via IFTTT
'Family row' sparks Portugal shooting
A pupil's grandfather was shot and stabbed by his estranged son-in-law, reports say. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2nooAw6 via ...
Ethiopia's Lake Tana threatened by alien weed invasion
Ethiopia's largest lake, Lake Tana, is being lost to an invasive South American weed, water hyacinth. from BBC News - World http://ift...
Heinz Jakob 'Coco' Schumann, German jazz musician, dies aged 93
Heinz Jakob "Coco" Schumann survived the Holocaust to become a star of jazz and swing. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2rV3z...
Colombia's President Santos suspends peace talks with ELN rebels
President Juan Manuel Santos puts peace talks on hold following a series of deadly bombings. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2noT0yt ...
India estimates 21 million of its girls are 'unwanted'
A report finds many couples across the country keep having children until they get a longed-for boy. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2...
Philippines: Volcanic mudflows sweep away roads
Rainfall near the erupting Mount Mayon has caused strong mudflows from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2rM6aer via IFTTT
Syria war: Turkey arrests hundreds for criticising Afrin offensive
More than 300 people are detained in Turkey after condemning the country's military assault in Afrin. from BBC News - World http://ift...
Andrew McCabe: FBI deputy quits after Trump criticism
Andrew McCabe, who President Trump accused of political bias, is stepping down, US media report. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2DIuY...
'Period ban is ruining my education'
Ghanaian schoolgirls have been banned from crossing a river to get to school while they are menstruating - and on Tuesdays. from BBC News ...
Grammys: This woman's reaction to Beyonce is all of us
A picture of a woman's reaction to seeing Beyonce and Jay-Z at the Grammys is being shared online. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt...
Borussia Dortmund bus attack: Footballer Bartra 'feared for his life'
Marc Bartra testified against a man on trial for bombing the Borussia Dortmund team's bus last year. from BBC News - World http://ift....
North Korea cancels joint cultural performance with South
The North blames "insulting" media coverage, in a blow to hopes of better ties over the Olympics. from BBC News - World http://i...
How an interview faux-pas sparked a row
Why have African literary fans rallied around author Chimamanda Ngozi Achide after her interview in Paris? from BBC News - World http://if...
Russia Putin: Kremlin accuses US of meddling in election
A US treasury report is expected to link Russian oligarchs to President Vladimir Putin. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2nj4QL4 via I...
China dismisses 'absurd' African Union HQ spying claim
The Chinese-built African Union headquarters was bugged, France Le Monde newspaper reports. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2GufHtU v...
France murder: Jogger Alexia Daval's husband is detained
Three months after Alexia Daval's strangled and burnt body was found, her husband has been held by police. from BBC News - World http:...
The 2018 Grammys in 90 seconds
From Bruno Mars to Hillary Clinton reading an extract from a book on Trump. Here's a roundup of what happened. from BBC News - World h...
Poland president to review Holocaust bill after Israel outcry
It comes after Israel condemned the plan to make it illegal to accuse Poles of a role in the Holocaust. from BBC News - World http://ift.t...
Indonesia: Transgender women in Aceh detained by police
Police detained them, made them wear men's clothes and said they would learn to act like "real men". from BBC News - World h...
German row over car exhaust tests on humans and monkeys
A German politician describes reported tests of diesel fumes on humans and monkeys as "abhorrent". from BBC News - World http://...
Syria war: Turkish air strikes 'damage ancient Afrin temple'
Pictures show a crater in the centre of the temple of Ain Dara in Syria's Kurdish-held Afrin region. from BBC News - World http://ift....
Lang'ata fire: 'Not enough water' to tackle Kenya blaze
Anger after blaze leaves thousands homeless amid allegations fire engines ran out of water. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2nlDrHC v...
Iran frees woman who took off headscarf - lawyer
The woman became the face of protests in Iran after defiantly showing her hair last year. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2EiLTPZ via...
Russia ban upheld for Winter Paralympics
The International Paralympic Committee maintains its ban on Russia for the Winter Paralympics but will allow neutrals to compete. from BBC...
Arunima Sinha: Compensation for India's Everest climbing amputee
Arunima Sinha, the first female amputee on Everest, lost her leg when robbers pushed her off a train. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/...
India mob attacks 'late' rescuers as bus falls into river
Locals accuse police of arriving too late to the scene of a bus accident that killed four people. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2DSW...
Chechnya leader labels human rights activists 'foreign agents'
"So-called human rights activists make up all sorts of nonsense for money," Ramzan Kadyrov says. from BBC News - World http://if...
Grammys 2018: Why stars wore white roses
Some of music's biggest names wear white roses on the red carpet in support of the #TimesUp movement. from BBC News - World http://ift...
Reports of gunfire and explosions at Kabul military academy
Reports say the Marshal Fahim National Defense University has come under attack early Monday morning. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/...
Fitness tracker Strava lights up military base
Deployed soldiers have been publicly sharing location information as they log their daily runs. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2DSm4s...
Quebec remembers mosque shooting, one year on
A year after a gunman killed six during prayers, emotions are still raw in the community. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2DGo2bW via...
Busting the Arab world's myths about Japan
Busting the Arab world's amazing myths about 'Planet Japan'. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2Fpax0U via IFTTT
The Paul Simon city that turned to Trump
Saginaw, a blue-collar Michigan city, surprisingly voted for Donald Trump in 2016. So what do they think now? from BBC News - World http:/...
Finland's President Sauli Niinisto comfortably re-elected
Sauli Niinisto, 69, becomes the first person to win the presidency in the first round of voting. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2Gq4w...
Why Ghana's natural hair fashion is bad for business
Rebecca Tsotsoo Kwei takes a look at how the craze has affected salons in the capital Accra. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2FqerX7 ...
Outcry in Mexico over missing student
Police face protests in Mexico after a university student detained on suspect of theft disappears. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2Gp...
Meet South Africa's 'king of tombstone bling'
Lebohang W Khitsane creates unique tombstones for celebrities and public figures. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2rKHv9Q via IFTTT
New York investigates company accused of selling fake Twitter followers
It comes after a report traces links between a company, millions of bots and various celebrities. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2DGn...
Cambodia charges foreigners for making pornographic images
The 10 foreigners, including five Britons, are accused of producing pornographic images. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2Gpiu7C via ...
President Trump hits back at Jay-Z over 'superbug' comments
The US president takes to Twitter after the rapper denounces him in an interview as a "superbug". from BBC News - World http://i...
Ikea founder: Five things to know
From frugality to fascism, here's what you need to know about Ingvar Kamprad who has died aged 91. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt...
CCTV captures elephant's walkabout
Watch how a wild elephant decided to cross the border from China to Laos... twice. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2FlUWiI via IFTTT ...
Roger Federer wins sixth Australian open
Here's how the Swiss reacted after winning his sixth Australian Open and 20th Grand Slam title. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2D...
Russia opposition leader Alexei Navalny detained in Moscow
The BBC was standing next to Alexei Navalny as he was taken into custody amid Russia protests. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2GrsYn0...
Mort Walker, cartoonist who created Beetle Bailey, dies aged 94
His Beetle Bailey cartoon once ran in 1,800 newspapers around the world and reached 200 million readers. from BBC News - World http://ift....
Yemen crisis: Separatists seize government buildings in Aden
Southern separatists seize government buildings in Aden as they fight the president's forces. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2DCC...
Roger Federer wins sixth Australian Open and 20th Grand Slam title
Roger Federer wins his sixth Australian Open and 20th Grand Slam title with a five-set victory over Marin Cilic. from BBC News - World htt...
Ikea founder Kamprad dies at 91
Swedish founder of Ikea furniture chain, Ingvar Kamprad, has died at 91, company announces from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2rJEx5s vi...
God's giant miracle carrots
Ben Zand spends time with Guatemala's huge evangelical community visiting Pastor Sanchez, from the town of Almolonga. from BBC News - ...
Russian presidential vote: Navalny offices raided on day of protests
Russian police reportedly force their way into the property ahead of nationwide anti-Putin rallies. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2E...
Kabul mourns 100 dead after ambulance bomb
Sunday is a day of mourning, as funerals take place and people search hospitals for survivors. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2DSDV2k...
How to refuel a jet in mid-air
US Air Force pilot Col Chris Amrhein does it all by hand at 23,000ft. Yes, really. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2EczqNL via IFTTT ...
Coincheck promises 46bn yen refund after cryptocurrency theft
Tokyo-based digital currency exchange Coincheck says it will reimburse some 260,000 victims of theft. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/...
Rescuers find seven survivors of missing Kiribati ferry
Seven people are seen adrift in the Pacific, 10 days after their 50-person ferry was last seen. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2BxX9F...
Elite climbing team save French woman from Pakistan's 'Killer Mountain'
Elisabeth Revol is saved by a team of elite Polish climbers, who scaled 1,000m in a night to find her. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt...
Colombia police station bombing kills five and injures dozens
A bomb exploded as officers in Barranquilla were gathering for their morning meeting. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2nlFAmC via IFT...
Italian mafia: How crime families went global
Italy's mafia clans have strong regional roots and global businesses, Laurence Peter reports. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2DEH...
The island that switches countries every six months
Why a sliver of the Basque country changes national allegiance twice a year. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2DEHiqo via IFTTT
The technology which starts avalanches
Avalanche threats cut off the Swiss ski resort, Zermatt, twice in 2018. But technology is helping to make ski slopes safer for the public. ...
What ‘Dr Love’ says about DR Congo
Despite poor infrastructure and patchy internet, Congolese people find ways to work and learn. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2ndqyjR...
The island where 19th Century land ownership is at risk
Many people in Barbuda fear a land grab as the government plans to sell off communal land. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2By4XXB vi...
There have been 11 US school shootings this year. Is it time to arm teachers?
US teachers are being trained to kill school shooters. Some say it's the only solution left. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2DVbp...
Israel criticises Poland over proposed Holocaust law
Israel's prime minister attacks a law that would make it illegal to describe Nazi death camps as Polish. from BBC News - World http://...
Catalonia's Puigdemont cannot lead from abroad, court rules
The exiled Catalonian independence leader cannot be president while abroad, a Spanish court rules. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2Gq...
Czech election: Milos Zeman wins the battle of ideas
The BBC's Rob Cameron reports from Prague where Czech President Milos Zeman has been re-elected. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2...
Larry Nassar: Michigan vows full inquiry at university
Investigators will look at how the sports doctor was able to abuse girls for decades unchallenged. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2nh...
Kabul ambulance bomb: Attack kills 95 in Afghanistan
Attackers have left at least 95 people dead and over 100 injured in the Afghan capital, Kabul. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2FkmtRC...
Italy train crash CCTV released
Police release footage of the train hitting a platform just before it derailed, killing three people. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/...
Steve Wynn: Casino mogul quits as Republican finance chair
The US casino mogul steps down amid sexual harassment allegations he has called "preposterous". from BBC News - World http://ift...
Brazil: Gunmen storm Fortaleza nightclub killing 14
Two minors are among the dead following the early morning attack in Fortaleza. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2DORnV7 via IFTTT
Vila, one of world's oldest gorillas, dies in captivity at 60
Vila was 60 years old, two decades over the typical lifespan for her species. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2Egjcn5 via IFTTT
Saudi billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal released
Several Saudi billionaires and princes have been freed after months being held at this hotel. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2nft9tF ...
Saudi billionaire Alwaleed bin Talal freed after paying settlement
Prince Alwaleed is the latest high-profile detainee to be freed after an anti-corruption purge. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2GlJ29...
Coincheck: World's biggest ever digital currency 'theft'
Hackers break into a Japanese digital currency exchange, causing a loss worth some $534m. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2Glyo2G via...
Honduras tightens security ahead of President Hernández inauguration
Soldiers are patrolling the capital's streets ahead of President Juan Orlando Hernández's swearing-in. from BBC News - World http:...
Australian Open: Caroline Wozniacki beats Simona Halep to win first Grand Slam title
Caroline Wozniacki beats Simona Halep to win her first Grand Slam title and regain the number one ranking at the Australian Open. from BBC...
ICYMI: Camels, snow and space high jinks
A selection of video highlights from the week. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2rN2wRA via IFTTT
Huge explosion rocks Afghan capital
Casualties are reported after a huge explosion in the centre of the Afghan capital Kabul. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2DJQo9h via...
Irish abortion referendum: PM Varadkar to campaign for change
A referendum will take place this summer to repeal a constitutional ban on abortion. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2nfbfqM via IFTT...
British man preparing to fight Turkish forces
A British man from London has told the BBC he’s going to fight against Turkish forces in Syria. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2DIO16...
Robot shop assistant sacked...
and other tech stories in the news this week. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2DELrdP via IFTTT
Egypt's first dog cafe proves a hit
In Alexandria, one dog owner is catering for the growing trend in owning pets. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2rLwBAV via IFTTT
Paris readies for floods as Seine surges higher
The River Seine has burst its banks in places, and is expected to reach its peak this weekend. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2DEYwUJ...
Venezuela: France's Macron calls for tougher sanctions
The French leader accuses President Nicolás Maduro of violating democracy and human rights. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2rJXmW7 v...
Are President Trump's tax cuts helping workers?
It is bonus season in America - and this year, more workers than usual have been getting checks. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2Ebid...
Has Russian alcohol consumption fallen 80%?
Is the Russian health minister's claim of an 80% fall in alcohol consumption in the past five years correct? from BBC News - World htt...
How 'l'affaire Houcine Arfa' has gripped Madagascar and France
The extraordinary tale of Houcine Arfa and how he says he escaped from a prison in Madagascar to return to France. from BBC News - World h...
Tammy Duckworth: The mum making history in the US Senate
Tammy Duckworth, a double amputee, will be the first senator to give birth. About time, she says. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2neO...
Saudi Arabia elites released after paying corruption settlements
After making large payments, more detainees are freed from their five-star hotel prison at the Ritz. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2...
Las Vegas casino magnate Steve Wynn denies abusing employees
The top Republican denies harassing massage therapists and forcing a staff member into sex. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2DFGkhr v...
Rescuers search for Kiribati ferry with 50 people on board
The vessel was reported missing on Thursday after it failed to arrive at the island of Betio. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2EetbZR ...
US flu outbreak is worst since 2009 swine pandemic
Thirty-seven children have died and nearly 12,000 patients been admitted to hospital nationwide. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2DHax...
Pakistan rescue to start for 'Killer Mountain' climbers
Rescuers are to look for a Polish man and French woman stranded on a peak known as Killer Mountain. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2r...
USA Gymnastics board ordered to quit over Larry Nassar abuse
Members of the board are given six days to resign or the federation will be decertified. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2GlX37w via ...
Trump's immigration plan unites left and right in fury
The president's fans are urged to burn their Make America Great Hats over the citizenship plan. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2F...
Canadian billionaire couple 'murdered'
Deaths of Canadian billionaire couple Barry and Honey Sherman treated as murder, Toronto police say. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2...
Democrat Joe Kennedy to respond to Trump's union speech
The Democrat from the Kennedy political dynasty will respond to the US president's first union address. from BBC News - World http://i...
Russia mocks Gavin Williamson's attack warning
A Russian official mocked Gavin Williamson's attack warning as worthy of a Monty Python sketch. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2D...
Supreme Court halts execution of inmate with dementia
Vernon Madison had several strokes and can't remember killing a policeman in 1985, say lawyers. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2r...
Cape Town water crisis: Residents urged to switch off toilets
Residents will be banned from using more than 50 litres of water a day from next month. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2BwQdYZ via I...
Death of Stalin: Russian police visit cinema defying film ban
A Moscow cinema is showing a British comedy about Stalin banned by Russian officials. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2rCL7e2 via IFT...
Afrin's Kurds: 'We will never abandon our homes'
A Syrian woman says Turkish forces are trying to "ethnically cleanse" the Kurdish enclave of Afrin. from BBC News - World http:/...
Trump launches attack on 'predatory' trade
The president attacks "predatory" trade practices but says "America First is not America alone". from BBC News - World...
Czechs election: Tight run-off between Zeman and Drahos
The two-day vote sees the pro-Russia and anti-immigration president against a pro-EU academic. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2Ed6xRR...
Live coverage of President Trump's Davos speech
President Trump is giving a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2GknsT4 via IFTTT
France mourns star chef Paul Bocuse
Chefs in white jackets fill Lyon cathedral for the funeral of the "pope" of French cuisine. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/...
China to develop Arctic shipping routes opened by global warming
Global warming will allow new faster shipping routes to be developed in the Arctic, China says. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2rK4Nw...
Tourists sexually assaulted in Senegal's Casamance region
Earlier this month, gunmen killed 14 people in the same restive region of Casamance. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2ncVqjy via IFTT...
Elizabeth Hawley: 'Chronicler of the Himalayas' dies at 94
Tributes have been pouring in for Elizabeth Hawley, a leading authority on the world's highest mountain. from BBC News - World http://...
Donald Trump meets Rwanda's Kagame at the World Economic Forum
The US president and the new head of the African Union both sang the praises of each others' countries. from BBC News - World http://i...
Turkey's Erdogan vows to fight Kurdish forces as far as Iraq
President Erdogan says he will target Manbij next, raising the risk of a US confrontation. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2DCtFIn vi...
Giulio Regeni murdered in Egypt 'over research' - Italian prosecutor
Giulio Regeni, murdered in 2016, was under Egyptian surveillance, Rome's chief prosecutor says. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2D...
China's decade-long smartphone growth comes to an end
The fall ends almost a decade's growth in the world's largest mobile phone market. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2DNL6bZ vi...
Could broadcasting school lessons solve Africa's education crisis?
Could broadcasting school lessons solve Africa's education crisis? The BBC spoke to a pupil in the Democratic Republic of Congo who is l...
What's wrong about this picture?
The cover of the Hollywood issue of Vanity Fair appeared to show her with an extra limb. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2ncBNIo via ...
Padmaavat: India audiences puzzled over controversy
Bollywood film Padmaavat has sparked months of protests - but what do audiences think of it? from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2DBxoWB ...
South Koreans conquer fear of dining alone
Sales of meals-for-one are on the increase in South Korea despite the taboo of eating alone. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2neTIyd ...
Nutella riots: A brief history of shopping scraps
Clashes over cut-price Nutella in France are not the first time bargain hunters have turned violent. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2...
Africa's week in pictures: 19 - 25 January 2018
A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2GhVgAb via IFTTT
A third of coral reefs 'entangled with plastic'
Plastic is one of the biggest risks to the future of coral reefs after ocean warming, say scientists. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/...
Why are black poor Americans more optimistic than white ones?
Why are poor black Americans so much more optimistic than their white counterparts? from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2FkmwwJ via IFTTT...
South Asians in the US: The other 'Dreamers' facing uncertain future
Trump has thrown into doubt the fate of immigrants brought to the US as children - and many are from Asia. from BBC News - World http://if...
Sri Lanka women take on 'body shaming' barrel ad
The advertisement for a gym featured a barrel with the text "this is no shape for a woman". from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/...
South Korea hospital hit by deadly fire
At least 13 people were killed by the blaze at a hospital in Miryang, say local media. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2GfvBYZ via IF...
Museum offers gold toilet to Trump instead of Van Gogh's work - report
The Guggenheim declines a White House request for a Van Gogh, instead offering an 18-karat lavatory. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2...
The films that defied political controversy
A look back at other controversial films, in a week of contested releases. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2rH6cUz via IFTTT
Venezuela expels Spanish ambassador after EU sanctions
Caracas has accused Spain's top diplomat, Jesús Silva Fernández, of meddling in its internal affairs. from BBC News - World http://ift...
Ariane rocket suffers rare failure
Europe's normally highly dependable rocket, the Ariane 5, has had an anomaly during its latest launch. from BBC News - World http://if...
Edible bandages for bears' burnt paws
After two bears are injured in California wildfires, a creative solution to get them back on their feet. from BBC News - World http://ift....
How Aung San Suu Kyi sees the Rohingya crisis
Aung San Suu Kyi is accused of ignoring violence against the Rohingyas. So what has she said? from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2E8XtNC ...
Trump plan to offer citizenship to 1.8m undocumented immigrants
The proposed bill, to be unveiled on Monday, requests $25bn in funds for a wall on the Mexican border. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt...
Alcatraz escape: Fugitive John Anglin's name on letter to police
"Yes we all made it that night, but barely!" says a letter from someone claiming to be John Anglin. from BBC News - World http:/...
Facebook and Google criticised by George Soros
The billionaire investor says the tech giants' monopolies are a threat to democracy. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2DNeQWA via ...
Nutella 'riots' spread across French supermarkets
Police respond to violent scenes in French supermarkets as shoppers rush to grab cut-price Nutella. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2E...
Affleck pulls out of presenting Oscar
Actor Casey Affleck has pulled out of presenting the best actress award at the Oscars amid past allegations of sexual harassment. from BBC...
Jovanna Calzadillas: Las Vegas survivor's amazing recovery
Jovanna Calzadillas was not expected to live after a bullet hit her brain. Now she's heading home. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt...
The evolution of Australia Day controversy
Debate over indigenous sensitivities has grown in recent years, but it also follows decades of protest. from BBC News - World http://ift.t...
Syria war: Kurds call on Damascus to defend against Turks
Officials in Syria's Afrin area urge Damascus to protect the borders, as a Turkish attack continues. from BBC News - World http://ift....
Senate to release transcripts on Russian lawyer meeting
Interviews with Trump officials who attended a 2016 meeting with a Russian lawyer will be published. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2...
Modern humans left Africa much earlier
Researchers identify the remains of the earliest known modern humans to have left Africa. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2DDewGF via...
Zambian 'sex drugs' land men in cholera centre
Three Zambians are admitted to a cholera centre after taking "sex enhancing" herbs which made them sick. from BBC News - World h...
Doomsday Clock moved to just 2min to 'apocalypse'
The symbolic clock moves to just two minutes to midnight over nuclear war concerns. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2BtvhC4 via IFTTT...
Man hit by train in quest for perfect selfie
The Indian gym trainer was knocked down by the speeding train after he ignored warnings to move away. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/...
Syria war: Germany suspends upgrade to Turkey tanks
An array of German politicians had said the tanks should not be upgraded for use by Turkey in Syria. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2...
Trump casts doubt on Mid-East peace talks
Blaming the Palestinians, US President Donald Trump questions whether peace talks with Israel 'will ever take place' from BBC News...
Semi-naked Russian cadets spark 'Satisfaction Challenge'
Russian air cadets dancing in their underwear have gone from threat of expulsion to the start of a video craze. from BBC News - World http...
Italy train crash: Rescuers work to free Milan passengers
Several people have died after a train derailed near Milan in the morning rush hour. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2FgbRmJ via IFTT...
Oprah 'not interested' in presidential bid
Oprah Winfrey tells a US magazine she is not interested in running for the White House in 2020. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2rEykY...
Oscars 2018: Mandera bus attack film Watu Wote nominated
Watu Wote is nominated for best short live action film at the Oscars. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2E7ZYzD via IFTTT
David Copperfield responds to sexual assault allegation
The world's highest paid magician responded to a claim he assaulted and drugged a woman in the 1980s. from BBC News - World http://ift...
The TV shows you didn't know Meryl Streep appeared in
The Oscar winner is hitting the small screen in Big Little Lies but has more TV credits than you think. from BBC News - World http://ift.t...
Chung Hyeon: The Korean tennis star making history
Chung Hyeon will be the first South Korean to play in the semi-finals of a tennis Grand Slam. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2nb8sii ...
Syria minister: 'We will respond to Turkey's violation'
Syria says it will "act accordingly" to defend itself after Turkey invaded northern Syria. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2...
Game abandoned due to 'team boss emergency'
A Bundesliga 2 game is abandoned due to a "medical emergency" involving Kaiserslautern boss Jeff Strasser. from BBC News - World...
EU court rejects sexuality tests for gay asylum seekers
Psychological tests should not be used to turn down asylum claims, judges say. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2ndiYEO via IFTTT
Australian of the Year is pioneer physicist Michelle Simmons
UK-born Prof Michelle Simmons is leading "the space race of the computing era", a committee says. from BBC News - World http://i...
Calais blockade: Protesting French fishermen block port
The fishermen are said to angry about the controversial use of electrified nets to catch fish. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2DBAZrz...
Russia probe: Trump 'looking forward' to FBI interview
President Trump has said for the first time he is willing to be interviewed under oath by the FBI. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2Fc...
Boris Johnson 'is descendant' of mummified Basel woman
A body found in Switzerland has been identified as an 18th Century ancestor of the UK foreign secretary. from BBC News - World http://ift....
Padmaavat: India tightens security as controversial film opens
The row over Padmaavat, about a Hindu queen and a Muslim king, intensifies hours before the release. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2...
Italy train crash: Two killed near Milan
A regional train derails near Milan, killing at least two people and injuring dozens. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2GfbWs8 via IFT...
Padmaavat: Why this Bollywood film is so controversial
Padmaavat is being released in India, but it has caused angry protests from Hindus. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2FeRiXH via IFTTT...
Schools shut amid Bollywood film protests
Hindu caste groups are enraged by an alleged romance in the film between a Hindu queen and a Muslim king. from BBC News - World http://ift...
Nigeria's Boko Haram attacks in numbers - as lethal as ever
Although Nigeria's government says it has defeated Boko Haram, BBC analysis shows its attacks are not becoming less frequent. from BBC...
Justice for Sreejith: Indian protester becomes social media hero
SR Sreejith has been protesting for nearly 800 days and says police brutally killed his brother. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2rAkl...
How saving a writer's life helped my dialysis app go global
When Javier Artigas saved the life of a famous writer it led to a meeting with a billionaire - which enabled him to help kidney dialysis pat...
The church that thrives in a ghost town
The town of Centralia, Pennsylvania, has been left to die - so how does its last church survive? from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2FcVS...
France baby milk scandal explained in 100 and 500 words
The world's second biggest producer of dairy products is in deep trouble - this is why. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2rChBVY v...
Chinese TV presenter Jin Xing is being compared with Oprah
Transgender host Jin Xing's dating show has boosted her popularity, but some critics say it’s outdated. from BBC News - World http://i...
Trump 'looking forward' to interview by special counsel
The president says he is "absolutely" ready to face the Mueller probe into alleged Russian meddling. from BBC News - World http:...
Egypt election: Human rights lawyer Khaled Ali quits race
The withdrawal of Khaled Ali makes incumbent Abdul Fattah al-Sisi a clear favourite in March's poll. from BBC News - World http://ift....
Logan Paul returns to YouTube with suicide awareness video
Logan Paul has spent weeks away over a backlash to a video he posted showing a dead body. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2E5THon via...
Rohingya crisis: US diplomat quits advisory panel
Bill Richardson calls the panel a "whitewash" and claims Aug San Suu Kyi lacks "moral leadership". from BBC News - Wor...
Larry Nassar abuse: What it was like to face 'monster' doctor in court
Three women abused by the former USA gymnastics doctor explain why they testified, as sentencing begins. from BBC News - World http://ift....
Brazil ex-President Lula loses appeal
Brazil's ex-President Lula loses appeal against corruption conviction in blow to his chances of regaining office from BBC News - World...
Nassar judge: 'I've just signed your death warrant'
Larry Nassar tells victims 'an acceptable apology is impossible' as he's sentenced to up to 175 years. from BBC News - World h...
Donald Trump's 'hatred of sharks' benefits conservation charities
Shark conservationists see donations rise after claims the US president hates the animals. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2DFA1JX vi...
Grumpy Cat wins $710,000 payout in copyright lawsuit
The internet-famous cat had something to smile about after being awarded over $700,000 in court. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2DA7U...
Inside rebel-held Syrian town near Afrin frontline
Mark Lowen visits Azaz, a rebel-held town near where Turkish-led forces are battling Kurdish fighters. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt...
Disgraced US Olympics doctor jailed for 175 years
Former US Olympic gym doctor Larry Nassar jailed for sexual abuse after emotionally-charged hearing. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2...
Israel's plan to force out African migrants
Thousands of African migrants were given a choice to either take a payment and leave the country, or face arrest. from BBC News - World ht...
Trump 'asked acting FBI chief Andrew McCabe how he voted'
Mr Trump asked Andrew McCabe about his political leanings in a meeting last year, US media report. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2F8...
Afghanistan attack: Save the Children suspends programmes
At least three people have died after IS militants stormed the British charity's offices in Jalalabad. from BBC News - World http://if...
German far-right AfD politician converts to Islam
The AfD says that the conversion to Islam of one of its members is "no problem" for the party. from BBC News - World http://ift....
Tortured California sibling 'was bullied'
A classmate of the eldest Turpin sibling says she looked as though she had been dragged through mud. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2...
Paris attacks: 'IS landlord' in first trial over 2015 killings
Jawad Bendaoud previously said he did not know two jihadists who hid at his flat were "terrorists". from BBC News - World http:/...
Zimbabwe's Emmerson Mnangagwa: We would accept election defeat
"If we lose elections, that's it," Emmerson Mnangagwa, Zimbabwe's new president, tells the BBC. from BBC News - World ht...
Pope: Bible's serpent spread fake news
Francis denounces "snake tactics" of those who spread fake news, comparing it to a biblical story. from BBC News - World http://...
Davos 2018: 'More to come' on US trade tariffs
Donald Trump wants to deal with what he calls unfair foreign competition, says the Treasury secretary. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt...
Beijing to demolish thousands of 'illegal structures'
A similar drive in November 2017 saw tens of thousands of migrant workers in the capital evicted. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2DyR...
EU diplomats call for release of seized Hong Kong publisher
Chinese-Swedish citizen Gui Minhai was reportedly taken on a train while escorted by Swedish diplomats. from BBC News - World http://ift.t...
In pictures: River Seine bursts banks in Paris
Metro lines and stations have been closed after France's wettest January for more than 100 years. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/...
Cow walks on wild side with Polish bison
A cow has spent the winter living with the wild bison of the Bialowieza Forest in eastern Poland. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2E3O...
Face of 9,000 year-old teen girl recreated
The face of a girl whose remains were found in Greece in 1993 has been reconstructed. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2DF18VG via IFT...
Elton John to make statement on future
The pop star, whose Las Vegas residency ends in March, is due to announce what could be his final tour. from BBC News - World http://ift.t...
Camels banned from Saudi beauty contest over Botox
The fiercely competitive Saudi pageant judges camels on their shapely lips and well placed humps. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2DD4...
Syria war: US strikes on IS headquarters 'kills 150 militants'
The strikes targeted a militant headquarters in the Euphrates river valley, in Deir al-Zour province. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/...
China's fledgling hip-hop culture faces official crackdown
After a stellar rise into the mainstream, Chinese rap is now facing a sudden curb from Beijing. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2GdczC...
Australian mother accused of murdering adult children
The Australian woman killed two of her adult children and tortured a third, police say. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2GasHVm via I...
Serial stowaway Marilyn Hartman sneaks onto another plane
The 66-year-old repeatedly gets past airport security and onto planes without a ticket or passport. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2F...
Antarctica's Weddell Sea 'deserves protected status'
Scientists have called for special status to protect coral, penguins and other wildlife in Antarctica. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt...
Venezuela: Maduro ready to stand in early presidential poll
The Constituent Assembly says vote must be held before May, as the weakened opposition regroups. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2E2N8...
Cerebral palsy is my motivation, says Somali YouTuber Abdi Omar
Motivational speaker Abdi Omar says his cerebral palsy has made him "stronger and wiser". from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2D...
The Catalan independence parody with its own president
Tabarnia doesn't exist, but it wants to stay part of Spain. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2DAsAF1 via IFTTT
Aleppo's 'famous' bakery reopens
The ovens of the Bab Al-Nasr bakery in Syria are running again after six idle years. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2DxUkpm via IFTT...
Stephen Miller: How much influence does he have on Trump?
Through speeches and the media, Stephen Miller influences the president on immigration and other policies. from BBC News - World http://if...
Cape Town water crisis: 'My wife doesn't shower any more'
The BBC's Mohammed Allie is one of millions of people trying to stave off Day Zero, the day the taps in Cape Town will run dry. from B...
How historical Afrin became a prize worth a war
Rich in history and natural splendour, Afrin has been coveted for centuries, writes Diana Darke. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2DCFR...
Switzerland's farmers become landscape gardeners
The UK wants to pay farmers for "public goods" after Brexit. Could the system in non-EU Switzerland be a blueprint? from BBC New...
US senator to be first to have baby in office
Iraq war veteran Tammy Duckworth is expecting her second daughter in April, making Senate history. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2Dy...
At least 22 dead in twin Benghazi car bombs
Two car bombs kill 22 and injure many more near a mosque in the Libyan city of Benghazi. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2DylUad via ...
Ursula K Le Guin: US fantasy author dies at home in Oregon
She melded dragons and wizards with spaceships to tackle earth-bound issues of gender and class. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2n5QG...
Syria war: Row over Turkey using German-made tanks
Some German politicians have spoken out over the reported use of leopard tanks against a Kurdish militia. from BBC News - World http://ift...
Sirens and panic as tsunami warning jolts Alaskans awake
A 7.9-magnitude earthquake rattled Alaska's coast, triggering tsunami alerts and prompting residents to evacuate. from BBC News - Worl...
Uganda's Museveni: I love Trump for being frank with Africans
Yoweri Museveni said the continent needs to be spoken to frankly and made to realise it is weak. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2n4Pr...
Kentucky school shooting: Two teenagers dead and 19 injured
A 15-year-old girl died at the scene and a 15-year-old boy died in hospital. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2Duzqrv via IFTTT
Egypt election: Retired general and candidate Sami Anan arrested
Sami Anan is accused of violating military code after announcing his bid to run against President Sisi. from BBC News - World http://ift.t...
Germany: Plane and helicopter crash in mid-air, killing four
The cause of the crash between a small plane and a helicopter is not yet clear. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2DvYuy6 via IFTTT
Pakistan Zainab murder: Police arrest suspect
Authorities say they have found the man who murdered six-year-old Zainab Ansari and others. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2n5Lzfr v...
Russia bars 'extremist' British comedy The Death of Stalin
A satirical British comedy about the ex-Soviet leader's succession has been pulled by authorities. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt...
Syrian regime routinely bombs civilians in Eastern Ghouta
The BBC has obtained shocking footage from the besieged area of Eastern Ghouta, just 30 kilometres from Damascus. from BBC News - World ht...
Syria war: 'Civilians flee' Turkish assault on Afrin enclave
Hundreds have reportedly been displaced by clashes between Turkish-led forces and Kurdish fighters. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2r...
Chilean poet and physicist Nicanor Parra dies at 103
The irreverent poet won the Premio Cervantes in 2011 and was proposed four times for the Nobel Prize. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/...
Sessions questioned in Russia probe
US attorney general Sessions questioned last week by investigators over alleged Trump campaign collusion with Russia. from BBC News - Worl...
Elon Musk's Boring Company presents LA tunnel plan
Elon Musk's Boring Company has presented its LA transport tunnel plans for Culver City. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2Dt7BzC v...
Naomi Parker Fraley, the real Rosie the Riveter, dies aged 96
For years Naomi Parker Fraley lived quietly while another woman was credited as the famous feminist icon. from BBC News - World http://ift...
Hugh Masekela: The story of a jazz legend
Legendary jazz trumpeter Hugh Masekela, a leading figure in the struggle to end apartheid and "the father of South African jazz", ...
Minnie Mouse honoured with Hollywood Walk of Fame star
Forty years after Mickey, she's been honoured in LA. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2F5lLY4 via IFTTT
'America First' tariffs on imports spark Asia outcry
Tariffs of up to 50% on imported goods will affect the two countries more than any other. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2E2wAe6 via...
Naples woman killed in 'mafia ambush'
A woman is fatally shot in an area near central Naples known for gangland violence. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2n2AyeQ via IFTTT...
South Africa's 'Father of Jazz'
The legendary musician, who has died age 78, will be remembered as much for his activism as his songs. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt...
Bill Cosby returns to stage ahead of sexual assault retrial
A surprise comedy show is the US comedian's first since dozens of women accused him of sexual assault. from BBC News - World http://if...
NZ Maori win first indigenous football internationals
New Zealand's Maori came face-to-face with indigenous Australians on a football pitch for the first time. from BBC News - World http:/...
Hawaii governor admits log-in blunder
Hawaii's governor says a failure to remember his Twitter details delayed a corrective message. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2n3...
Germany pupil 'killed by classmate' at school near Dortmund
Reports say a 15-year-old student stabbed a 14-year-old boy at a secondary school near Dortmund. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2G7bc...
Lebanon rubbish: Storm dumps piles of waste along coast
A huge clean-up operation is under way after a storm left beaches near Beirut strewn with rubbish. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2Dr...
The Philippines' most active volcano Mount Mayon erupts
More than 40,000 local residents have been forced to evacuate the area. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2DuGkg7 via IFTTT
UN flag no longer offers 'natural protection' to peacekeepers
The organisation's flag and blue helmets no longer offer "natural protection", a new report says. from BBC News - World http...
Alaska quake prompts tsunami alert
A tsunami alert is issued after an 8.0-strength earthquake off the southern Alaska coast. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2F2Csn9 via...
Zimbabwe family leave Bangkok airport after three months
Four Zimbabwean adults and four children refused to return home but could not re-enter Thailand. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2n4PU...
Camera captures deadly avalanche's ash cloud in Japan
A soldier has been killed in the avalanche that appears to have been triggered by a volcanic eruption. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt...
US shutdown: Trump hails 'big win' and says Democrats caved in
The president hails a "big win" for Republicans after the end of a three-day government shutdown. from BBC News - World http://i...
Hugh Masekela, South African jazz trumpeter, dies
The musician "passed peacefully" after a "courageous battle with prostate cancer", his family confirms. from BBC News ...
Manus refugees: Second group held by Australia leaves for US
About 40 men who were held by Australia have left Papua New Guinea, refugee advocates say. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2Dwt9j0 vi...
US imposes tariffs on washing machines and solar panels
Extra duties on imported solar panels and washing machines are designed to protect local manufacturers. from BBC News - World http://ift.t...
Syria offensive: Turkey warns US over Kurdish militia group
Turkey says the US must end support for the YPG militia, which it is fighting in northern Syria. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2DBun...
Supreme Court Judge Ruth Bader Ginsburg shares #MeToo story
At the Sundance Film Festival in Utah, a US Supreme Court judge shares her #MeToo experience. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2n51qdY ...
How US 'get out of jail free' cards work
The police labour union cards are given to friends and family for them to show to officers. But why? from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2...
Why some Sudanese back lecturer who beat students
What a video of a male lecturer assaulting his students says about the state of women's rights in the country. from BBC News - World h...
Kenya's 'backpack midwife' bringing healthcare for all
For many people in remote regions access to healthcare is limited, so tech is coming to their aid. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2n1...
India's switched-at-birth babies who refused to swap back
The toddlers did not want to leave the parents who had raised them in India's Assam state. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2DDYpvy...
Lesbian couple sues for son's US citizenship
The spouses had two babies in London, but only the US citizen's child was recognised as an American. from BBC News - World http://ift....
Hong Kong bookseller seized from China train
Chinese-Swedish citizen Gui Minhai was taken from a train while escorted by two Swedish diplomats. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2F2...
Catholic Deacon accused of murder by air injection
A Catholic deacon and former nurse is accused of at least 10 murders, using injections of air. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2F2D8c2...
Syria offensive: US seeks to address Turkey's 'legitimate' security concerns
Turkey has "legitimate" security concerns in northern Syria, where it has sent troops, Washington says. from BBC News - World ht...
USA Gymnastics resignations over sex abuse
The executive leadership of USA Gymnastics' board of directors resigns in the wake of the Larry Nassar sexual abuse case. from BBC New...
US announces new cargo screening for some Middle East flights
Advance cargo information is now required for flights to the US from five countries. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2G5REkA via IFTT...
Senate deal 'to halt government shutdown'
US government shutdown to end after Senate Republicans and Democrats reach temporary deal on federal budget from BBC News - World http://i...
Pope sorry for upsetting abuse victims
Pope Francis apologises for "hurting" sex abuse victims whom he accused of slandering a Chilean bishop from BBC News - World htt...
Chinese staff paid in bricks to top up unpaid wages
Migrant workers agree to be paid in bricks after the courts intervened over their unpaid earnings. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2DX...
Mount Mayon volcano: Philippines fears violent eruption
The Philippines raises its volcano alert after two weeks of increasing activity. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2F3fYT4 via IFTTT
George Weah sworn in as Liberia's president
"I have spent many years of my life in stadiums, but today is a feeling like no other," he said. from BBC News - World http://if...
Jerusalem: US embassy to move by end of 2019 - Pence
Vice-President Mike Pence makes the announcement in a speech to the Israeli parliament. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2n1bdBQ via I...
Mysterious Dead Sea Scroll deciphered in Israel
Ancient fragments written in code reveal new details about an ancient Jewish sect. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2G3MHJ9 via IFTTT ...
Australia police in fresh search for missing Beaumont children
An industrial site in an Adelaide suburb will be excavated in a bid to solve a 52-year-old case. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2mZUI...
Tokyo amusement park evacuated in missile drill
Tokyo carries out an evacuation drill amidst fears of a missile attack from North Korea. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2G0Xgwt via ...
Venice restaurant bill outrages Japanese tourists
The city's mayor promises justice for four Japanese tourists charged €1,100 for a meal. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2DpwKLA v...
Ecuador leader calls Julian Assange an 'inherited problem'
President LenÃn Moreno says the Wikileaks founder has created "more than a nuisance" for Ecuador. from BBC News - World http://i...
Syria offensive: Turkish troops 'capture villages' in Afrin
The ground offensive in the Afrin region is aimed at ousting Kurdish fighters, Turkey says. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2rs3uSZ v...
Only one in four trust social media, says survey
Two-thirds of Britons think platforms like Facebook and Twitter should be more tightly regulated, according to a survey. from BBC News - W...
Spain renews arrest bid as Catalonia's Puigdemont travels to Denmark
Spain's prosecutor asks for a warrant to be reissued as Carles Puigdemont arrives in Copenhagen. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2...
Three Billboards triumphs at Screen Actors Guild awards
The dark comedy scoops three prizes including best actress for Frances McDormand. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2F0i2uM via IFTTT
SAG Awards: Shameless star says 'it's hard to be a man'
Speeches about gender in Hollywood and female empowerment dominate the Screen Actor's Guild Awards. from BBC News - World http://ift.t...
'Airline poo' falls on India village causing confusion
An official told the BBC some villagers thought the frozen ball was an "extra-terrestrial" object. from BBC News - World http://...
Iceland's high court upholds 76% tax on imported chips
Companies argue that the import tariff should be the same as that for potatoes. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2DumZ2S via IFTTT
The Malaysian region that became a hardware hub
The small Malaysian state of Penang is punching well above its weight in the tech world through hardware manufacturing. from BBC News - Wo...
'World's richest 1% get 82% of the wealth', says Oxfam
The gap between the super rich and the rest of the world widened last year, claims Oxfam. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2Bi5AEF via...
Vietnam jails most senior Communist Party official in decades
Several high-profile people are on trial, as part of a corruption crackdown. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2DoqlAi via IFTTT
Australians mourn actress Jessica Falkholt
A funeral for the Home and Away actress hears she was a "rising star" who made her family proud. from BBC News - World http://if...
US shutdown: Government services closed as working week begins
Many federal services will not open on Monday as politicians struggle to agree on a new budget. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2G4R46...
Las Vegas rally marks anniversary of Women's March against Trump
Las Vegas rally marks first anniversary of Women's March against Trump. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2EYPEJF via IFTTT
Sydney train passengers injured in crash
The passengers were "very lucky" to escape with mostly minor injuries, authorities say. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2DtQ...
India woman fights family over 'low caste' husband's murder
Kausalya survived a brutal attack in which her husband died and has become an anti-caste campaigner. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2...
Ex-footballer George Weah faces toughest challenge
An inspiration on the pitch, Liberia's new president could struggle to meet expectations off it, writes Fergal Keane. from BBC News - ...
Venezuela helicopter attack pilot Oscar Pérez buried
Renegade pilot Oscar Pérez, regarded as a terrorist by officials, was killed in a siege last week. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2Bj...
Pope Francis ends Latin America tour with giant Mass
The Pope denounces corruption, before celebrating Mass for more than a million people in Lima. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2rnntSA...
The (almost) complete history of 'fake news'
How a phrase that originally referred to moneymaking Macedonian teens came to mean a whole lot more. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2...
The president forced me to take his herbal HIV 'cure'
Lamin Ceesay was lucky to survive when the Gambian president took away his drugs and tried to cure him with a paste of herbs. An unknown num...
The businessman exiled for being Jewish
As a 19-year-old Adam Ringer was kicked out of Poland during an anti-Semitic purge, but he returned two decades years later to become a key ...
Croatia introduces same-sex family bedtime stories
The book has been praised by LGBT campaigners but not everyone is excited, writes the BBC's Guy De Launey. from BBC News - World http:...
IS and how it continues to plague Iraq
A month after war was declared over, Iraqi soldiers are still being killed by Islamic State militants. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt...
Amazon opens no-checkout supermarket
Amazon opens its first grocery store without cashiers to shoppers in Seattle on Monday. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2DvTRHP via I...
Ronaldo borrows doctor's phone to check facial injury on pitch
"The most Ronaldo moment ever" Twitter deemed, as the star could not wait to check a facial cut. from BBC News - World http://if...
President Macron on Trump, Brexit and Frexit
What we learnt when French President Emmanuel Macron talked to the BBC's Andrew Marr. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2rptVIZ via...
US shutdown: White House voicemail changed to blame Democrats
Callers to the White House this weekend got an unusual message from Mr Trump's staff. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2G2UQ0f via...
QPR goalkeeper's water bottle 'urinated in' mid-match
It is believed the bottle may have been taken by a pitch invader before being thrown back on to the pitch. from BBC News - World http://if...
Poland's competition for skiing priests
Priests and clergymen compete in Poland's annual Pope John Paul II skiing competition. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2DYtZCh vi...
Germany coalition talks: SPD backs talks with Merkel
The Social Democrats vote to open formal negotiations with Chancellor Merkel's conservatives. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2n0p...
Dolores O'Riordan: Hundreds queue in rain to pay respects
The Cranberries singer lies in repose in her home city of Limerick, where hundreds have gathered. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2G1Z...
Ethiopia Waldiya: Five killed by police at religious festival
Officers fired on a crowd that had reportedly begun shouting anti-government slogans. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2rtLd7G via IFT...
Iraq sentences German woman to death over IS involvement
Captured in Mosul, she was found guilty of giving logistical support and helping carry out attacks. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2m...
Kinks and Zombies bassist Jim Rodford dies aged 76
Rodford, also a founding member of Argent and bassist for the Zombies, died following a fall. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2FYQSWP ...
Australian Open: Grigor Dimitrov beats Nick Kyrgios to reach quarter-finals
Grigor Dimitrov ends home hopes of a men's champion with a stunning victory over Nick Kyrgios at the Australian Open. from BBC News - ...
Australian Open: Caroline Wozniacki and Elina Svitolina reach last eight
World number two Caroline Wozniacki and fourth seed Elina Svitolina cruise into the quarter-finals of the Australian Open. from BBC News -...
Kabul: Gunman shot Intercontinental Hotel diners - eyewitness
An eyewitness recounts the terrifying moment gunmen burst into a Kabul hotel shooting diners. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2rrx3E8 ...
Women's marches across the US
Women stage marches across the US on the first anniversary of President Trump's inauguration. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2mUz...
DR Congo: Anti-Kabila protests dispersed with tear gas
Banned protests against the lengthy rule of President Joseph Kabila are dispersed with tear gas. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2Dzg0...
Syria: Turkey says ground troops moved in on Afrin
US-backed militants deny Turkish reports, saying they have "repelled" attacks in northern Syria. from BBC News - World http://if...
North Korea Moranbong girl band leader heads Olympic inspection team
The team is on a landmark visit to inspect cultural venues for next month's Winter Olympics. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2G0ip...
Pope Francis in Peru: Violence against women 'a plague'
Pope Francis speaks out as he holds Mass in Trujillo, Peru. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2DvIgZ3 via IFTTT
French President says Donald Trump is not a 'classical politician'
France's president criticises Donald Trump's crude comment about African countries, in a BBC interview. from BBC News - World http...
US shutdown: Senate in bid to end impasse
The US Senate will hold a rare Sunday session to try to break the impasse over federal funding. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2EXhmX...
Kabul: Afghan forces seek to end Intercontinental Hotel siege
Gunmen are said to be holed up in the hotel, hours after storming it and killing several people. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2Bi0j...
Trump's year on Twitter: Who has he criticised and praised the most?
Who has he criticised and praised most as president? Here's our analysis, and a tricky quiz. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2mZzU...
Putin cast as national saviour ahead of Russia election
State media in Russia give President Putin's image a religious glow in the run-up to elections. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2m...
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf: The legacy of Africa's first elected female president
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf made history in Liberia but was also accused of corruption, writes Tamasin Ford. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt...
Why names matter so much
In politics and diplomacy, what things are called is important, which is why they often change. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2BiupA...
Dark is divine: What colour are Indian gods and goddesses?
In a country obsessed with fairness, a new campaign portrays Hindu deities with dark skin. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2Dx536V vi...
Why one man in Singapore was not allowed to adopt his child
The struggle of a gay father to legally adopt his son throws Singapore's conservative family law into the spotlight. from BBC News - W...
Would you swap your pet for a snail?
In Russia, keeping exotic animals getting is more and more popular each year. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2BhPoTG via IFTTT
Brazil declares yellow fever emergency in Minas Gerais
Minas Gerais is one of several southern states hit by an outbreak ahead of the carnival season. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2F1usC...
Pope in Peru: Francis speaks out on violence against women
Francis, who is in Peru, calls on the faithful to combat a "plague" of abuse across Latin America. from BBC News - World http://...
Clashes continue over disputed Honduras election result
Police fire tear gas at protesters and clear makeshift roadblocks in towns across the country. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2EYWyOW...
Deported from Belgium, tortured in Sudan
Has Belgium failed in its duty to protect asylum seekers? from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2ro8vvD via IFTTT
Who is George Weah, Liberia's new president?
How George Weah went from being the world's best footballer to the president of Liberia. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2FYMib2 ...
Why is Turkey attacking Syria?
The BBC's Mark Lowen explains. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2rp2MWG via IFTTT
Football president George Weah puts Liberian army to the test
Ex-football pro George Weah challenges Liberia's army to a friendly before his inauguration. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2FXBc...
Gunmen 'attacking major Kabul hotel'
Kabul's Intercontinental Hotel is under attack from gunmen, reports quoting Afghan officials say. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/...
India police 'failed to help injured teenagers'
The men died after the officers allegedly objected to getting blood stains in their patrol car. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2DnxyR...
The Brazilian man who lives in a sandcastle
Marcio Matolias has lived in a sandcastle for 22 years in an upmarket neighbourhood of Rio De Janeiro. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt...
Syria: Turkey ground operation in Afrin begins 'de facto'
President Erdogan says a ground operation against Kurdish fighters in Afrin has 'de facto' begun. from BBC News - World http://ift...
Nigeria: Kidnapped US and Canadian citizens freed
The group is found during a joint police and army operation after they were kidnapped on Wednesday. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2D...
Australian Open: Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic into fourth round
Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic both make round four of the Australian Open with straight-set wins - although the Serb suffered an injury s...
US shutdown: Trump and Democrats blame each other
Recriminations start after the US Senate fails to pass a new budget, leading to a shutdown of services. from BBC News - World http://ift.t...
Top French chef Paul Bocuse dies at 91
He is said to have died in his famous three-Michelin-starred restaurant near Lyon. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2DTIcjR via IFTTT ...
Why Italians are saying 'No' to takeaway coffee
Drinking takeaway coffee is a way of life in many parts of the world. So why do Italians refuse to do it? from BBC News - World http://ift...
Winter Olympics 2018: North Korea will send 22 athletes to Pyeongchang
North Korea will send 22 athletes to compete in three sports at the Winter Olympics in South Korea in February. from BBC News - World http...
Syria conflict: 15 refugees found frozen to death
Children were among the 15 people who died trying to cross from Syria into Lebanon in a snowstorm. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2Bg...
Pad Man: A man's 'period poverty' rescue becomes a film
A new film, Pad Man, charts one man's 20-year bid to make cheaper sanitary towels available in India. from BBC News - World http://ift...
Turkey bus crash: Eleven killed in motorway accident
The bus taking families on a skiing trip crashed in the north-west in reportedly good road conditions. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt...
The Silent Child: The deaf six-year-old actress hoping for an Oscar
Profoundly deaf six-year-old Maisie Sly is the star of The Silent Child, a short film which could be vying for an Oscar. from BBC News - W...
Asian wildlife trafficking 'kingpin' Boonchai Bach arrested
Boonchai Bach is accused of heading of one Asia's biggest illegal wildlife smuggling networks. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2mW...
Huge Brazil rubbish dump closes after six decades
Its closure is likely to have an impact on a nearby favela as many people there rely on scavenging. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2r...
How can parents torture their children?
As the Turpin family allegations shock the world, we look at how cases of extreme abuse can happen. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2r...
Lac-Megantic: The runaway train that destroyed a town
Nearly five years after a rail disaster, a small Canadian town still grapples with the aftermath. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2mQG...
US musician Tom Petty died of 'accidental drug overdose'
His family believes he was overusing prescription medication when he died in October, aged 66. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2mR13DW...
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