Lion kings: Rescued from war
Simba and Saeed were rescued from war-torn Iraq and Syria and brought to safety in South Africa. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2F5Xr...
Pesticides put bees at risk, European watchdog confirms
Most uses of insecticides known as neonicotinoids represent a risk to wild bees and honeybees, say European experts. from BBC News - World...
Brazil's top court approves controversial forestry law
Environmentalists say the changes will make illegal deforestation of the rainforest acceptable. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2oIvYm...
Sridevi Kapoor death: Tragedy shines light on Bollywood pressures
The film star's passing has led industry insiders to speak out about the pressures facing actors. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/...
Kenyan film school takes on Hollywood for an Oscar
A Kenyan film school is a surprise challenge to Hollywood superstars in the chase for an Oscar this weekend. from BBC News - World http://...
Women challenge Turkey traditions for right to work
In an increasingly patriarchal society, defiant voices can be found, writes the BBC's Mark Lowen in Istanbul. from BBC News - World ht...
How do you keep warm? Tips from cold countries
We asked people from cold Russia, Serbia, Canada, Austria and... Newcastle, England, for their tips on how to stay warm. from BBC News - W...
Fight or flight - would you confront a gunman?
President Trump says he would have run into the Florida school, even unarmed. What would you do? from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2oF9d...
Reality Check: Where in the world is snow getting rarer?
In the UK, there is evidence to suggest that snowfall has decreased over the past few decades. Worldwide, it's a more complicated pictur...
Theresa May to meet Donald Tusk ahead of Brexit 'end state' speech
The PM's talks with the EU Council president come as she prepares to outline vision for future EU relations. from BBC News - World htt...
Fight or freeze: What we did when faced with a gunman
Three people share their stories of being faced with an armed threat - did they run or fight? from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2F0slj3 ...
Vietnam's tech innovation renaissance
Vietnam's tech economy is experiencing an innovation renaissance, with the return of overseas nationals injecting fresh ideas and a new ...
First Afghan female cadet off to Sandhurst
Female officer from Afghan military training academy becomes first to go to Sandhurst in the UK. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2EZas...
Trump: Lawmakers 'afraid' of NRA gun lobby group
President Trump hosted his fourth meeting on gun reform in the White House in a week. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2ox6UA0 via IFT...
US Olympic chief resigns in wake of Nassar abuse scandal
CEO Scott Blackmun cites health reasons, but had faced pressure to resign over Nassar gymnasts abuse. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/...
Hope Hicks: Long-time Trump aide to resign
Hope Hicks, White House communications director and one of President Trump's longest serving advisers, to step down. from BBC News - W...
Ghana man teaching computing without computers becomes viral hit
After a Ghanaian teacher using his blackboard to teach IT went viral, Microsoft promised to help. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2GNK...
Fancy Bear: Germany investigates cyber-attack 'by Russians'
Local media reports link the malware attack to the Russian hacking group known as Fancy Bear. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2owwN2M ...
Spotify aims for $1bn public share listing
The world's biggest music streaming firm will become a publicly listed company. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2EZJBsX via IFTTT...
Iran wrestling officials resign over Israel competition ban
They say refusal to allow competition against Israeli athletes puts them in an impossible position. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2t...
France anger after MP shares letter with racist death threats
Laetitia Avia posted the offensive text on Twitter and said she had never experienced such racism. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2F2...
Dior's Paris show channels 1960s feminist spirit
The fashion house fills its catwalk with political slogans, drawing parallels between 1968 and today. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/...
Europe snow: Siberian ice blankets southern seaside resorts
The cold has reportedly killed dozens across the continent. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2GQzwL9 via IFTTT
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf defends immigration raid tip-off
Immigration officials say 864 criminals remain at large after the mayor's warning. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2F9ahqe via IF...
Florida student reflects on first day back in class
Florida student Lyliah Skinner explains her feelings as she prepares for her first day back since the fatal shooting. from BBC News - Worl...
Rwanda closes '700 unsafe, noisy churches'
All preachers must now have theological training before opening a church. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2F27EDc via IFTTT
Icelandic first lady's charity shop chic
Eliza Reid, wife of country's president, attends film awards gala in Red Cross charity shop jacket. from BBC News - World http://ift.t...
Slovakia grapples with murdered journalist's last story
Jan Kuciak's piece claims an Italian crime syndicate with government links is embezzling EU funds. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt...
Ryan Seacrest: US TV host rejects harassment allegations
A former stylist to the US TV presenter alleges he repeatedly sexually harassed and assaulted her. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2GS...
Russia's Olympic membership is 'restored', country says
Russia's Olympic membership is restored following suspension from the Winter Games, the country's Olympic Committee says. from BBC...
Trump Nobel Peace Prize nomination probed amid fakery concerns
The committee that awards the prize has filed a report with Norwegian police. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2FDX2Md via IFTTT
Taliban offer: Afghan President Ashraf Ghani seeks talks
President Ghani says the militants could become a legitimate party if they help end years of war. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2oHC...
Evan Rachel Wood: Actress tells Congress about sexual abuse
Evan Rachel Wood gives powerful testimony about being a rape victim to Congress in the US. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2CspTEt vi...
Rio military deployment stirs controversy in Brazil
About 3,000 soldiers are sent to patrol the streets, but residents say they are being harassed. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2t6o7F...
Russian police accused of 'Putin graffiti campaign'
Fence disappears after video of 'police officer's' graffiti art goes viral on Russian internet. from BBC News - World http://i...
Why is Wrinkle in Time a film for the moment?
Hollywood's first black female director explains why Disney's Wrinkle in Time has captured the spirit of the moment. from BBC News...
Florida lawmakers propose gun control laws
A package of bills is being reviewed following the school shooting that left 17 people dead. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2FARu4R ...
EU suggests 'common area' across Northern Ireland border
The EU unveils a legal draft of its agreement with the UK covering the Northern Ireland border. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2CM1K7...
India temple stirs controversy for 'piercing' children's bodies
The ritual involves piercing the skin of boys between five and 12 years with a small iron hook. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2F8E9T...
India politician who 'ran over' children surrenders
Nine children were killed and 10 injured when his SUV ran over a crowd of students in Bihar state. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2Cr...
Japanese electric toilet symbols go global
Pictograms including one of a soggy bottom accepted as global standard. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2HQ6VqC via IFTTT
Why English courts are opening in the EU
Other countries try to lure post-Brexit business overseas by hearing legal cases in English. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2oAzgsc ...
Michaelia Cash: Australia minister accused of 'sexist' threat
Michaelia Cash threatens to name female staffers "over which... rumours abound", prompting a backlash. from BBC News - World htt...
iQiyi: 'China's Netflix' to list on US stock market
Baidu's iQiyi streaming platform has a growing user base but has yet to make a profit. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2BWdxn1 vi...
'I prayed to die' after FGM aged six, says victim
Hibo Wadere was a victim of female genital mutilation and talks about her experience. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2HRGnWb via IFT...
Takata airbag scandal: Australia recalls 2.3 million cars
Millions of vehicles have faulty Takata airbags, forcing one the nation's biggest consumer recalls. from BBC News - World http://ift.t...
Reality Check: Is Chinese an official language in Pakistan?
Media outlets in Pakistan said parliament had declared it to be one, but that's not quite what happened. from BBC News - World http://...
Five films compete for the best foreign language Oscar
What you need to know about the five movies competing for the best foreign language film Oscar. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2GORxc...
How France hopes to help radicals escape jihadist net
A new strategy aims to tackle the influence of violent Islamist groups - but will it stop attacks? from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2Cq...
Antony Wong: Hong Kong actor on looking for his father
Hong Kong actor Antony Wong considers his mixed-race heritage - and how it has shaped him. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2HQNHRZ vi...
Winter Olympics: Is window for US-N Korea peace closing?
A small window for diplomacy emerged during the "peace Olympics" in Pyeongchang, but it's closing fast. from BBC News - Worl...
Homeless students: Finding shelter outside the classroom
One in five students in Los Angeles face housing insecurity - so where are they living? from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2GNXC9s via I...
Jan Kuciak murder: Slovak PM makes cash reward appeal
Posing next to a million euros in cash, Robert Fico asked for information about Jan Kuciak's murder. from BBC News - World http://ift....
Meet the woman teaching others how to fight off sex attackers
Emily Moser was beaten up in an attempted rape. Now she teaches women self-defence. She says interest in classes has risen following revelat...
US-Mexico wall: Judge throws out legal challenge
Donald Trump's plans receive a boost from a judge he once berated for being of "Mexican heritage". from BBC News - World htt...
Skins: The TV show with an A-list alumni
How one hit E4 show of the 2000's has produced the Oscar nominees of today. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2GOPAwX via IFTTT
N Korea 'providing materials to Syria chemical weapons factories'
Pyongyang has been sending equipment to the country, media reports say, citing a UN report. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2FBYu1D v...
Police dog catches carjacker after wild chase in LA
Puskas, the eight-year-old police dog, required jaw surgery after tackling the fugitive. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2FbZrjc via ...
Argentina Dirty War ex-general Luciano Menéndez dies at 90
The 90-year-old, known as "The Hyena," was sentenced to life in prison for crimes against humanity. from BBC News - World http:/...
Vandal destroys Washington DC traffic camera
Police believe these could be the people who attacked 11 traffic cameras in one day in Washington DC. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/...
Kushner's security clearance downgraded
President Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner's security clearance downgraded - officials. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2FAI5u...
Monica Lewsinsky: Clinton affair a gross abuse of power
Monica Lewinsky, who had an infamous affair with the president, reflects after the #MeToo movement. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2F...
Close Trump aide testifies in Russia probe
The White House communications director and ex-model has been called Mr Trump's closest confidante. from BBC News - World http://ift.t...
Europe freezes as 'Beast from the East' arrives
From the Italian ruins of Pompeii to the high German peaks, extreme cold and snowfall hits Europe. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2BU...
Hitler's helper? Reichstag fire 85 years on
How an arson attack that burned down Germany's parliament building helped the Nazis into power. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2H...
Dormant life found in Earth's driest desert
Scientists investigate the microbes that survive in the South American desert on very little water. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2C...
Lion kills woman in South African private game reserve
Bystanders tried in vain to save the 22-year-old woman, who was attacked at a private game reserve. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2o...
Egypt's Sherine sentenced to prison over Nile joke
Egyptian pop star Sherine is facing six months in prison after a joke about the River Nile. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2HRzaFu v...
Amelia Earhart's stolen car found in Los Angeles
The 1932 vehicle once belonged to the pilot who mysteriously disappeared over the Pacific Ocean from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2EZgge...
US cuts Cambodia aid over crackdown
It comes after the country's opposition party was dissolved and its leader was jailed. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2CpyV4Y vi...
Saleh Muslim: Release of Syrian Kurdish leader angers Turkey
A prominent leader of Syria's Kurdish community has been released from detention in Prague. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2BTE3g...
Trudeau's son steals the show in India
You know when you're a kid and your parents keep making you pose for holiday photos? Well that's what Hadrien Trudeau's been hav...
Denmark plans double punishment for ghetto crime
Danish police could use harsher methods in deprived areas with large immigrant communities. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2GOuejk v...
Sridevi Kapoor news reports in India prompts online backlash
India's news media face backlash over graphics showing Sridevi in bathrooms to illustrate her death from BBC News - World http://ift.t...
Trump 'to name Brad Parscale as 2020 election campaign chief'
Brad Parscale joined the Trump Organization in 2011 as a digital media strategist from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2ozfbm8 via IFTTT
China's Xi Jinping: Extending president's rule 'would be farce'
A government critic tells the BBC why China's president should not be allowed to rule indefinitely. from BBC News - World http://ift.t...
Facebook Live murder: North Carolina man arrested
Prentis Robinson had just left a police station when he was fatally shot on Facebook Live. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2oAPJgd vi...
Melania Trump mocked for 'positive social media' speech
US First Lady Melania Trump has been mocked online for her speech about 'positive' social media habits from BBC News - World http:...
Village votes to keep 'Hitler bell'
The controversial bell, embossed with a swastika and Adolf Hitler's name, will be kept as a memorial. from BBC News - World http://ift...
Mexico police officers sought over three missing Italians
The three Italians disappeared in Mexico on 31 January and local police are thought to be involved. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2s...
Papua New Guinea earthquake: At least 14 killed amid landslides
A 7.5-magnitude quake destroys buildings and causes mudslides in a remote region of Papua New Guinea. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/...
German cities can ban older diesel cars to cut pollution
German cities will be able to ban older, more polluting vehicles from some areas in a landmark ruling. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt...
Chancellor Merkel enters 'Germans only' food bank furore
The German leader criticises a charity's decision to bar foreigners from handouts. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2BTZrT5 via IF...
Top Australian police officer quits over 'racist' comments
One of Australia's top police officers resigns after reportedly posting racist comments online. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2o...
'Case closed' in Bollywood star's death
Dubai police release the body of Bollywood star Sridevi to her family, saying investigations are complete. from BBC News - World http://if...
China business crackdown: Who might be next?
After Beijing moved on the insurance and financial giant, others are likely to be worried. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2FB3pjp vi...
Murdoch bid for Sky challenged by US giant
US TV giant Comcast makes a bid for Sky challenging an existing offer from Murdoch’s 21st Century Fox. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt...
The Kashmir villagers fleeing bullets from two nations
Villagers along the border are fleeing from their homes amid shelling between India and Pakistan. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2FzN...
Canadians plead guilty over A$21m cocaine bust on Sydney ship
The pair admit hiding 95kg (210lb) of cocaine in a cruise ship cabin in one of Australia's largest seizures. from BBC News - World htt...
Florida school shooting: Officer Scot Peterson defends actions
Scot Peterson was branded a coward by President Trump for not confronting a school gunman. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2FA4fN0 vi...
How realistic are Libya's election plans?
Libyan politicians, the UN, and the EU are pushing for elections despite the country's chaos. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2oz4...
Vietnam War child finds father in America 45 years on
Toni Harrison was adopted from an orphanage in Vietnam and raised in the UK. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2oyHWzt via IFTTT
How to speak like Black Panther
The official language of fictional Wakanda is isiXhosa - also spoken in parts of South Africa. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2BSjqRZ...
How do you escape an abusive relationship when no one will listen?
Linet was beaten by her boyfriend but felt ashamed to tell anyone about it. Now the young Cuban is speaking out as a national campaign aims ...
The tunnels that house old Korans
Thousands of old copies of the Koran are buried in tunnels beneath a mountain in western Pakistan. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2os...
Still homeless six months after Harvey
Six months after Hurricane Harvey hit Houston, thousands are still rebuilding storm-ravaged homes. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2GL...
Dramatic dog rescue captured on camera in Vancouver
A dog fell into icy waters after wandering out on a frozen lake in Vancouver, BC. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2ESzB4o via IFTTT
Playing Pig in Appalachia - a card game keeping a town alive
Every year, on the last Saturday in February at high noon, World Pig commences in Forbus. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2FAOK7S via...
Laura Babcock murder: Two men get consecutive life sentences
Dellen Millard and Mark Smich are already serving life sentences for another murder. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2GMcaqd via IFTT...
Inside an IDF counter-terror training exercise
The Israel Defense Forces' counter-terror unit is training how to respond to a hostage crisis. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2F3...
Bill Cosby's daughter Ensa dies aged 44
She died from a kidney disease in Massachusetts on Friday, a family spokesman says. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2otQjNk via IFTTT...
South Africa: Ramaphosa stamps mark with cabinet reshuffle
The new South African president rejigs his cabinet and reappoints Nhlanhla Nene to finance minister. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2...
Saudi king sacks military chiefs
The chief of staff is among those culled in a major shake-up while the war in Yemen continues. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2F9vtMI...
Kevin Smith: Film director suffers 'massive' heart attack
The Clerks director says he "was filled with a sense of calm" and thought he was going to die. from BBC News - World http://ift....
Siberian blast: European scenes of ice and snow
From priests in a snowball fight at the Vatican City to icy scenes in Switzerland. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2EYn1MX via IFTTT ...
Trump - I would have run into Florida school unarmed
The president says he would have tried to stop the gunman who killed 17 in a Florida school. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2EWS5N4 ...
Florida school shooting: Trump says 'I'd have run in'
"I really believe I'd run in there even if I didn't have a weapon," the president told governors. from BBC News - World ...
US storms: Flooding and tornadoes kill five people
Tornados were reported in Tennessee and Kentucky, with flooding affecting many US states. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2ostols via...
Supreme Court rejects Trump appeal over 'Dreamer' immigrants
The justices said they would not hear the case as no appeals court has yet ruled on the issue. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2opw3g0...
Brussels to force homeless into shelters during cold snap
Homeless people in Brussels could be detained overnight if they refuse shelter as a cold snap bites. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2...
Russian activist in jail for giant duck protest
The duck is an anti-corruption symbol used by some Russian opposition activists. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2ovfjmC via IFTTT
Slovakia shocked by killing of journalist and partner
A contract killing is suspected as the journalist had been investigating alleged fraud. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2FyItt0 via I...
Gus Kenworthy's dog adoption in South Korea sparks debate
Olympic skier Gus Kenworthy causes a stir online after adopting a puppy from a South Korean dog meat farm. from BBC News - World http://if...
Ivanka Trump: 'I believe my father's denials' of sexual misconduct
Ms Trump claims the "right as a daughter to believe my father" when asked about misconduct reports. from BBC News - World http:/...
Ng On-yee: Snooker's new world number one
Hong Kong's Ng On-yee is the first Asian to top the World Ladies Billiards and Snooker rankings. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2...
China warns parents after boy filmed peeing in lift
A video of a Chinese boy urinating in a lift prompts calls for better education in the home. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2F9xhFO ...
Nigeria's 'new Chibok' - what we know
How did suspected Boko Haram militants manage to kidnap more than 100 girls from a school in Nigeria? from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/...
In pictures: European cities shiver in Siberian snow blast
Rome sees snow for the first time in six years while other cities also have freezing weather. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2F3may3 ...
Rescued Middle East lions move into new S Africa home
Found abandoned in zoos in war-torn Syria and Iraq, the pair settle into a more hospitable habitat. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2C...
China censorship after Xi Jinping presidency extension proposal
Terms like "don't agree" and "re-election" are also banned after a proposal to keep Xi Jinping in office. from BBC...
Putin orders Syria 'humanitarian pause'
Russia's President Putin orders a daily humanitarian pause in fighting in Eastern Ghouta enclave. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/...
Saudi Arabia allows women to join military
Applications are open in several provinces for roles that do not appear to involve front-line combat. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/...
Georgian boy runs away to the zoo, finds it closed
A lucky 10-year-old gets an annual pass to Tbilisi's zoo after travelling 130km on his own to get there. from BBC News - World http://...
Best Pictures from the Pyeongchang 2018 Olympic Winter Games
Featuring beautiful composition and raw emotion from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2ETDtST via IFTTT
Russian TV airs video game as Syria war footage
TV news tribute to Russia's armed forces uses a clip from a computer game. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2sSGAEW via IFTTT
Fugitive Chihuahua governor César Duarte's bison seized
César Duarte, who is known for his lavish lifestyle, kept bison, wild boar and llamas on his ranches. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/...
Ancient Egyptian necropolis contains 'message from afterlife'
The newly discovered site, south of Cairo, is over 2,000 years old and will take years to excavate. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2F...
Bollywood star Sridevi Kapoor's death 'accidental drowning'
Bollywood actress Sridevi Kapoor died of accidental drowning, a Dubai forensic report says from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2BR38sI vi...
Turkey's Erdogan in row over 'girl martyr' comment on TV
Turkey's leader sparks controversy after an exchange on TV with a sobbing girl in military uniform. from BBC News - World http://ift.t...
Syria war: New UN truce plea as deaths in Eastern Ghouta mount
The UN says a ceasefire agreed on Saturday must start now, as fresh air strikes hit a rebel enclave. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2...
Hungary opposition delivers blow to PM Orban in town vote
Hungary's powerful PM Viktor Orban suffers a rare setback in a mayoral election. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2HOguq8 via IFTT...
K2: Climber Denis Urubko aborts 'suicidal' solo ascent
A Russo-Polish climber is going down K2 after breaking from his group to scale the peak solo. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2FvQDlY ...
Taiwan toilet paper panic: why is island caught short?
Island residents wipe shelves clean of the product as manufacturers warn of imminent price rises. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2Clg...
Jacinda Ardern 'creepy' 60 Minutes interview sparks anger
An Australian reporter said he was "smitten" with the pregnant PM and quizzed her on her conception date. from BBC News - World ...
Badeshi: Only three people speak this 'extinct' language
Three old men in remote northern Pakistan are thought to be the very last Badeshi speakers. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2F7nTT0 v...
Syria war: Eastern Ghouta after UN ceasefire resolution
A Syrian doctor in the enclave says despite the ceasefire resolution there is still some shelling. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2HO...
K2: Fears for climber Denis Urubko after expedition row
A Russo-Polish climber is believed to have struck out on his own to reach the peak of K2. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2BNSFOF via...
Fighting female suicide in a country with a tragic record
How one former beauty queen made it her mission to reduce the rate of female suicide in her country. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2...
Desperate search for missing Nigerians
Extra troops and planes are searching for 110 schoolgirls believed to have been seized by jihadists. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2...
Michael McCormack: Ex-journalist becomes Australia deputy PM
Unlike his scandal-hit predecessor, Michael McCormack is relatively unknown despite one controversy. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2...
'Baby factory' mystery: Thailand's surrogacy saga reaches uneasy end
The custody case of Mitsutoki Shigeta is one of the strangest to emerge from Asia's thriving industry. from BBC News - World http://if...
Rare photographs that changed lives
Photographs by Lewis Hine that shook up early 20th-Century labour laws among those sold at US auction. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt...
Italian election dominated by immigration debate
Fascist party Casa Pound may be small, but its anti-immigrant rhetoric is being echoed more widely. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2C...
The American who fled 'gay conversion' in Africa
A midnight taxi; an emergency flight home; a new life in New York. An ex-Muslim tells his story. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2CImf...
The blind MMA champion helping others defend themselves
When Ronald Dlamini went blind it ended his sporting career, but now he's training other blind people to protect themselves. from BBC ...
Sridevi: India mourns Bollywood superstar Sridevi dead at 54
Her body is due to be flown to Mumbai from Dubai, where she died on Saturday aged 54. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2CkdUIU via IFT...
Florida school shooting: NRA 'doesn't back any ban'
The gun lobby's comments appear to go against President Trump's proposal to tighten gun controls. from BBC News - World http://ift...
Turkish women sentenced to death in Iraq for IS links
An Iraqi court sentences the 15 women to hang after finding them guilty of joining the jihadists. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2ovu...
Winter Olympics stats: Norway's record haul, Germany's golden Games and more
How taco nights, a 'no jerks' rule and team spirit helped Norway win a record number of medals at the 2018 Winter Olympics. from B...
DR Congo protests: Protester killed in Kinshasa demonstration
Security forces used live bullets to disperse a demonstration by church groups. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2sRVtaN via IFTTT
Thousands attend Nemtsov memorial march in Moscow
Thousands of people have marched in Moscow in memory of Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov, who was shot dead in sight of the Kremlin i...
'Big spike' in school threats after Florida shooting
Since the Florida attack, there has been a 'significant' spike in threats to US schools, say safety experts. from BBC News - World...
Jerusalem: Christianity's 'holiest site' closed in protest
Christian leaders shut Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre, said to be Jesus's burial site. from BBC News - World http://ift....
Ivanka Trump: 'Like trying on someone's wedding band'
USA Olympic silver medal winner Lauren Gibbs lets President Trump's daughter Ivanka try her medal on. from BBC News - World http://ift...
Boy, 12, dies after falling from cliff in French ski resort of Avoriaz
The 12-year-old and his younger brother fell 500ft while skiing off-piste in the resort of Avoriaz. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2F...
Japan police question US tourist over severed head
Japanese police question an American man after a woman's severed head was found in his holiday flat. from BBC News - World http://ift....
Sridevi Kapoor fans pay tribute to 'great actress'
The Bollywood superstar featured in almost 300 films over five decades. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2HHu9PP via IFTTT
Saleh Muslim: Syrian Kurdish leader arrested in Prague
A prominent leader of Syria's Kurdish community is arrested in Prague on a Turkish warrant. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2oq4GS...
Why China's proposal was long expected
China has proposed scrapping presidential limits. The BBC's Celia Hatton looks how it came about. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/...
Syria war: Air strikes resume hours after UN approves ceasefire
Government forces bomb a rebel-held enclave near Damascus, hours after the UN called for a truce. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2ETU...
North Korea willing to hold talks with US, says South Korea
South Korea's announcement came after a meeting with a North Korean general attending the end of the Winter Olympics. from BBC News - ...
China proposes to let Xi Jinping extend presidency beyond 2023
The ruling Communist Party wants to scrap a two-term limit to keep Xi Jinping in office beyond 2023. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2...
Sridevi 'paved way for Bollywood women'
Tributes are paid to Indian superstar Sridevi Kapoor, who has died of a heart attack aged 54. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2F2YBFl ...
Sridevi obituary: From Bollywood actress to Indian icon
During a career spanning five decades, Sridevi captivated India as a huge box office success. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2HMksj8 ...
Kim Yong-chol: Protests greet North Korean delegation to Olympics
The head of the delegation to the closing of the Winter Olympics is accused of a deadly 2010 attack. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2...
Winter Olympics: IOC board recommends lifting Russia ban if no further doping violations
Russia should regain its Olympic status if there are no further doping violations at Pyeongchang 2018, the IOC executive board has recommend...
Populism and division at Latin America's polls
With two-thirds of Latin Americans due to vote in presidential elections this year change is afoot. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2C...
A white wedding during Ethiopia's Red Terror
Aynalem and Genet married each other during one of the bloodiest times in the country's history. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2...
Trump-Russia: Democrats defend Russia inquiry in memo
A Republican report identified bias in an inquiry into alleged Russian meddling in the 2016 election. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/...
Smile! Postcards from Afghanistan's furthest corner
Meet people in the most remote part of Afghanistan, and find out why they are smiling. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2CGywqr via IF...
Florida school shooting: Where do US protests go from here?
Experts say the US is living through an "unprecedented era of resistance". So what comes next? from BBC News - World http://ift....
Barefoot doctor: ‘We did have shoes…’
How China’s Barefoot Doctors revolutionised rural healthcare. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2Cg5lyZ via IFTTT
Turkish paper gives voice to disabled
Turkish newspaper gives voice and employment to people who have disabilities. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2GJT5F5 via IFTTT
'How I joined the jihadis by mistake'
More than 300 people from Kosovo joined Islamist groups in Syria and Iraq - but not all of them are stereotypical jihadis. from BBC News -...
Sridevi: Bollywood superstar dies at 54 of cardiac arrest
One of India's biggest film stars passes away after a cardiac arrest in Dubai, her family says. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2o...
Washington Prado Álava: Colombia extradites top drug suspect to US
He is accused of smuggling more than 250 tonnes of cocaine over the past decade. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2GHscS8 via IFTTT
Sheltering from the bombs in Eastern Ghouta
Rawaa has been living in a basement for months with around 75 others, mainly women and children. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2HJuf...
Hair to stay: Australians celebrate the mullet
Fans of the mullet gather at an inaugural festival, celebrating the instantly recognisable haircut. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2E...
UN approves 30-day ceasefire in Syria
UN Security Council unanimously approves resolution demanding a 30-day ceasefire in Syria from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2GDuUYP via...
Trump tax reform gives Buffett $29bn boost
Billionaire Warren Buffett says his conglomerate has been "delivered" billions by the US tax cuts. from BBC News - World http://...
Florida shooting: US airlines join other firms in dropping NRA
The school shooting in Florida has led to fresh calls for tougher gun controls in the US. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2sV5yUk via...
Johnny Hallyday estate: Bardot wades into France family row
The film legend urges Johnny Hallyday's widow to give some of his money to his older children. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2HI...
Italy steps up security in major cities amid protests by rival activists
Demonstrators clash with riot police as far-right and anti-fascist groups take to the streets. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2sOzfq7...
India groom killed in Odisha after wedding gift explodes
A man and his grandmother were killed when a parcel bomb disguised as a wedding gift exploded. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2GGOrrt...
South Africa police station raid: Seven suspects shot dead
Seven people accused of killing South African police are killed in a shoot-out at a church. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2Cg0hdF v...
Syria war: Air strikes in Eastern Ghouta 'kill 500'
On the seventh day of government bombing of a rebel enclave, the UN struggles to agree a ceasefire. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2C...
The BBC's John Simpson: How I became a Czech honeytrap target
The BBC's World Affairs editor says he "was getting in a bit deep" so he told the BBC, who brought in MI5. from BBC News - W...
Afghanistan: Soldiers killed in wave of attacks
More than 25 people, most of them from the army, have been killed in a wave of attacks. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2ooa4Wt via I...
Red Cross reveals 21 staff paid for sexual services
The humanitarian aid agency reveals 21 staff have left for sexual misconduct since 2015. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2HItai4 via ...
ICYMI
The 10,000 Year Clock. Plus cake and caves. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2CHqSMp via IFTTT
Re-drawing the real-life Black Panthers
The real Black Panthers - an artist is trying to give those still imprisoned a "presence on the outside". from BBC News - World ...
Inspirational Africans - or glory-hunters?
A record number of Africans competed this year - but most of them live in the US and Europe. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2sReVUY ...
Joanna Demafelis: Employer of Filipina maid found dead in freezer arrested
The employer of a Filipina maid who was found dead in a freezer is arrested in Lebanon. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2onEc4h via I...
Why do some Chinese funerals involve strippers?
Chinese authorities are once again cracking down on the practice which have existed for years. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2HGMXyz...
How the Nile could see a 'water war'
A new dam on the river Nile could trigger the world's first war about water, writes Alastair Leithead. from BBC News - World http://if...
Trump-Russia: Manafort 'paid European ex-politicians'
President Trump's ex-campaign chief paid ex-politicians to lobby for Ukraine, a new indictment says. from BBC News - World http://ift....
World Hacks: Putting your leftover pills back to work
An app in Greece is helping people donate their leftover drugs to those who can't afford to buy them. from BBC News - World http://ift...
'Groped by Holy Mosque guard during Hajj' in Mecca
A number of women have taken to social media to say they've been sexually assaulted during the Hajj pilgrimage. from BBC News - World ...
Deaf Eritrean twins break barriers in fashion world
Deaf twin models Hermon and Heroda are trying to break barriers for people with disabilities in the fashion world. from BBC News - World h...
Somalia al-Shabab: Deadly double car bombing near presidential palace
At least 18 people are dead after two large explosions, one of them at the presidential palace. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2Ci6kP...
Nigerian president apologises for Boko Haram schoolgirl kidnap
President Buhari apologises for the suspected abductions, as parents say 100 remain missing. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2sOpXuh ...
How young conservatives view #NeverAgain
As Florida students lead calls for stricter gun laws, how do activists on the right see the movement? from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/...
White House barrier hit by vehicle, Secret Service says
A woman has been taken into custody after the crash, the Secret Service says from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2ER3UVd via IFTTT
US to open new embassy in Jerusalem in May
The Israeli prime minister hails the decision as "a great day for the people of Israel". from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2HE...
Steve Jobs: Apple founder's 1973 job application going on sale
The document is riddled with spelling errors and grammatical mistakes but could sell for $50,000. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2on8...
Trump-Russia: Ex-campaign aide Rick Gates pleads guilty
Rick Gates admits to lying to the FBI about work for the Ukrainian government and hiding his income. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2...
Donald Tusk: UK Brexit plans 'pure illusion'
The European Council president says reports suggest the UK is still trying to cherry pick its Brexit deal. from BBC News - World http://if...
Bullish Trump jokes about hiding his bald spot
The hair joke was one of several off-script moments as the president relished addressing supporters. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2...
Rohingya villages destroyed 'to erase evidence'
Satellite images suggest more than 50 villages have been demolished, Human Rights Watch claims. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2EMvtC...
Do people agree with Kylie Jenner on the Snapchat update?
We asked young people what they thought about the Snapchat after Kylie Jenner said she was no longer a fan. from BBC News - World http://i...
Syria war: Who are Russia's shadowy Wagner mercenaries?
Russian Wagner group fighters have died in Syria - others have fought in Ukraine. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2sSRb2W via IFTTT
Doping whistleblower in Olympics warning
The IOC faces "the most important moment in its history" over whether it allows Russian athletes to parade with their national fla...
Twitter storm over Justin Trudeau's Bhangra dance in India
The Canadian prime minister took to the stage at Canada House in Delhi, but not everybody was a fan. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2...
Florida inmate screams and thrashes at his execution
Eric Scott Branch was put to death over the rape and murder of a student in 1993. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2BL029y via IFTTT
China's 'hold your mother's hand' campaign
A photo of President Xi Jinping visiting his mother has inspired people to reach out to loved ones. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2E...
Pep Guardiola: Manchester City manager charged for wearing political ribbon
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has been charged for wearing a political message, specifically a yellow ribbon, in breach of the FA...
World's fishing fleets mapped from orbit
Satellite tracking shows fishing's footprint on Earth is now over four times that of agriculture. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/...
Trump: 'Armed school officer lacked courage'
The US President said Deputy Scot Peterson who failed to intervene in a mass shooting did "a poor job". from BBC News - World ht...
Trump criticises Florida shooting officer for 'poor job'
Mr Trump says an armed officer 'didn't have the courage' to intervene in last week's deadly shooting. from BBC News - Worl...
Stolen Degas painting Les Choristes found on a bus
The pastel artwork was taken more than eight years ago from the Musée Cantini in Marseille. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2ENje9n v...
The Olympics delegate accused of masterminding deadly attacks
General Kim Yong-chol was accused of masterminding deadly attacks on the South. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2CD10l3 via IFTTT
US to launch 'largest' N Korea sanctions
Donald Trump says the US is launching the "largest ever" set of new sanctions against North Korea. from BBC News - World http://...
Two people shot outside Zurich bank
Two people shot outside branch of UBS bank in Zurich, Swiss media say from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2HEseeG via IFTTT
Armed teacher's fear? 'Missing and hitting a student'
Karl Donnelson from Colorado is armed and says he's ready to fire if an incident occurs in his school. from BBC News - World http://if...
Brexit: EU leaders clash over financial impact of UK's departure
Germany and France warn of impact on efforts to tackle terrorism as nations clash over funding. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2osL13...
Barbara Alston: Singer with 1960s girl group The Crystals dies at 74
She recorded hits like Da Doo Ron Ron and He Hit Me with Phil Spector in the 1960s. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2GBRb9u via IFTTT...
Mixed-race Joan of Arc draws abuse from French far-right
The Orléans public prosecutor is investigating racist tweets about a teenager set to play the heroine. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt...
Kenya elephants: Operation to move big beasts begins
Wildlife officials in Kenya are relocating the beasts to get them away from a farming region. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2om02Fk ...
India Kerala mob takes selfies while lynching man
Images of people taking selfies while watching the tied up man being lynched have horrified Indians. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2...
How meat is recycled and sold to the poor
Ever wonder what happens to restaurant leftovers? In Manila, meat from rubbish tips is recycled. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2CD8V...
'Stoned in the street' - life of Afghan women footballers
Afghanistan women's coach Kelly Lindsey tells the BBC about the "unique" nature of a job which means all matches and training ...
One French woman in eight has been raped, study says
Four million women have been raped once in their lives, a major survey of abuse in France suggests. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2G...
Barnaby Joyce: Battles over dogs and dual citizenship
From Johnny Depp's dogs to dual citizenship, the Australian politician has seen his fair share of battles. from BBC News - World http:...
South Sudan children 'forced to watch rape'
UN investigators say they have evidence that 40 senior officials could be responsible for war crimes. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/...
Winter Olympics 2018: Ivanka Trump arrives for closing ceremony
The first daughter is leading a US delegation to the closing ceremony of the Winter Olympics. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2sRZf3S ...
Tina Fontaine: Raymond Cormier not guilty of Red River murder
The Canadian schoolgirl's death spurred calls for an inquiry into dead and missing indigenous women. from BBC News - World http://ift....
Europa League: Police officer dies in clashes before Athletic Bilbao v Spartak Moscow
A police offer dies in clashes near the San Mames stadium before the Europa League tie between Athletic Bilbao and Spartak Moscow. from BB...
Sipping acidic fruit teas can wear away teeth, says study
Even unsweetened drinks are acidic and should not be drunk between meals, researchers say. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2HDnzdb vi...
Africa's week in pictures: 16-22 February 2018
A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2EKittv via IFTTT
Nationalism in heart of Europe needles EU
Alarm over migrants fuels resurgent nationalism in Central Europe, Jenny Hill reports. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2FpFPGe via IF...
Quiz: And Salma's joke was... what?
7 days quiz: It's the weekly news quiz - have you been paying attention to what's been going on in the world over the past seven day...
The low-cost mini satellites bringing mobile to the world
Billions of people still have no access to mobile services, but nano-satellites could change this. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2sU...
Florida school shooting: Armed officer 'did not confront killer'
An armed officer stood outside the building as the shooting took place, Florida officials say. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2sQo67U...
Syria war: Children struggle to survive in Eastern Ghouta
This is the cost of five days of relentless air strikes for children in Eastern Ghouta, Syria. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2EOe5Of...
Dutch MPs vote to recognise disputed Armenian 'genocide'
Dutch MPs recognise the mass killing of Armenians by Ottoman Turks in 1915 as "genocide", angering Turkey. from BBC News - World...
Trump-Russia: New charges for Paul Manafort and Rick Gates
Mr Manafort and Mr Gates allegedly conspired to hide more than $30m from tax officials. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2CBKsKd via I...
NRA and Florida: Seven things Wayne LaPierre blames after shooting
European socialists, the mainstream media and the FBI are on Wayne LaPierre's list. Guns are not. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/...
Syrian refugees in the UK: 'We've lost nothing but our country'
This family is among 10,000 Syrian refugees settled in the UK. But they left many more behind. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2FnuZ3c...
Leslie Nope: NRA under fire for Parks and Rec gif
When the NRA posted a gif of TV show Parks and Recreation series creator Michael Schur was displeased. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt...
Nigeria's Boko Haram crisis: Dapchi anger over missing girls
Parents are still waiting for news of what happened to their daughters after a Boko Haram attack. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2Fmt...
Justin Trudeau rescinds India dinner invite to Sikh separatist
An alleged Sikh extremist had been invited to a dinner during Mr Trudeau's state visit to India. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2...
Kim Jong-nam murder: Suspects 'were paid for TV pranks'
A court hears two women charged with killing Kim Jong-nam thought they were taking part in a TV prank. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt...
Meryl Streep slams 'pathetic' Harvey Weinstein lawyers
Meryl Streep and Jennifer Lawrence are unhappy at being dragged into a Harvey Weinstein lawsuit. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2ELb2...
Execution planned for Alabama cancer-stricken inmate
The inmate's lawyer argues his veins are too damaged from cancer and drug use for a lethal injection. from BBC News - World http://ift...
Syria war: New deadly raids rock rebel-held Eastern Ghouta
Warplanes continue to pound the Eastern Ghouta, where hundreds have reportedly died in five days. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2F0q...
NRA's Wayne LaPierre echoes Trump's plan to arm teachers
The head of America's powerful gun lobby says politicians are exploiting the Florida school shooting. from BBC News - World http://ift...
Porn on computer: Court finds against French worker over privacy
The French rail employee had claimed his right to privacy was breached by his employer. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2GE0yWb via I...
Florida shooting: How students shared their terror
When a gunman opened fire in a Florida school, students inside reached for their phones. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2Chf87M via ...
Arizona couple charged with locking up adopted children
Police were alerted after one of the adopted children left the house to make a phone call. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2EIZAv2 vi...
Seychelles protects an area 'as big as Britain' in Indian Ocean
A novel deal with donors including Leonardo DiCaprio turned public debt into conservation funding. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2Cd...
Saudi Arabia to invest $64bn in entertainment
The conservative kingdom promises thousands of Western-style events, include Cirque de Soleil. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2BMdMAG...
Novartis case: Greek MPs to probe alleged bribery
Ten top Greek politicians will be investigated over alleged bribes by medicines giant Novartis. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2EJdSY...
World's longest glass bridge visited by thousands daily
Chinese tourists celebrate the new lunar year by walking across the world's longest glass bridge. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/...
Indonesian president pays $800 for Metallica gift
Metalhead president is hailed for buying back gift in fight against corruption. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2EMrC56 via IFTTT
Winter Olympics: Russia curler Alexander Krushelnitsky stripped of bronze for doping
Russian curler Alexander Krushelnitsky is stripped of his Pyeongchang 2018 bronze medal after being found guilty of doping. from BBC News ...
'Weird world I was warned never to tell about'
Pauline Dakin's childhood was full of secrets, disruption and unpleasant surprises - it wasn't until she was aged 23 that she found ...
Moscow university students protest World Cup fan zone
Russian students claim partial victory over plans to force them off campus during the World Cup. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2HEF9...
White nationalist Jared Taylor sues Twitter over ban
Jared Taylor's lawyer claims the suspension of his client's account is a form of Twitter censorship. from BBC News - World http://...
Avani Chaturvedi: First Indian woman to fly fighter jet
Avani Chaturvedi, 24, was one of the first three female fighter pilots to join the Indian air force. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2...
Game helps players spot 'fake news'
Players run their own fake news empire so they can learn how misinformation is spread. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2HBZjYN via IF...
India doctors remove world's 'largest brain tumour'
The patient had been living for three years with the 1.8kg tumour, which was larger than his head. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2EM...
Florida shooting: Parents and pupils speak to Trump
President Trump met pupils and parents affected by school shootings in Florida and across the US. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2EK0...
Calais: The camp that never really closes
Police in Calais have told the BBC that they fear another jungle camp will establish. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2CddCnd via IFT...
Russian arrested over Euro 2016 attack on England fan
Police in Germany arrest Russian man in connection with attack on England fan during Euro 2016 in Marseille. from BBC News - World http://...
Sacked pregnant worker loses European court case
EU judges defend a Spanish bank's dismissal of a pregnant worker in general staff cuts. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2EHEbhL v...
Winter Olympics 2018: North Korea's General Kim Yong-chol to attend
Kim Yong-Chol, a high-ranking official, is thought to have masterminded several attacks on South Korea. from BBC News - World http://ift.t...
Chinese New Year: Who owns the 'lucky money' in a red envelope?
A woman successfully sues her parents for keeping her "lucky money" sparking widespread debate. from BBC News - World http://ift...
Justin Trudeau's 'Bollywood' wardrobe amuses Indians
The Canadian prime minister has been wearing traditional Indian attire at every possible opportunity. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/...
Amnesty accuses President Trump of human rights violations
Amnesty International says Donald Trump's policies could signal "a new era of human rights regression". from BBC News - Worl...
Billy Graham: Six things he believed
On civil rights, North Korea ties and dining with women, this is where Graham stood. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2ondgkv via IFTT...
Syria conflict: Will powers end up in direct war?
The increasing tension between the different countries with a stake in the Syrian conflict poses a real threat to the region. from BBC New...
Meet the farmer who found happiness in an ancestral way of life
French farmer Jean-Bernard Huon has rejected modern techniques such as machinery and chemicals, relying instead on traditional methods. fr...
What will Brexit mean for Britain's overseas territories?
Brexit will have profound consequences for the 250,000 people in the UK's overseas territories. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2C...
What does Australia need from Trump's US?
US-Australia expert Prof Simon Jackman explains why Canberra has "doubled down" on the relationship. from BBC News - World http:...
Israel foiled 'plane terror plot' in Australia
PM Benjamin Netanyahu says his nation halted an "unimaginable slaughter" last year. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2CcHsbm ...
How Venezuelans stave off hunger amidst a food crisis
Food has become so scarce in Venezuela after the economy collapsed that people are getting desperate. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/...
Ford executive leaves over inappropriate behaviour
The car giant says US chief Raj Nair's actions were "inconsistent with the company's code of conduct". from BBC News - W...
Venezuela's Maduro wants 'mega-election' amid opposition boycott
Nicolás Maduro calls for more elections to be added to April's vote amid an opposition boycott. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2E...
Father of Florida shooting victim to Trump: 'I'm pissed'
President Trump held a listening session at the White House where he was urged by parents to act. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2HBY...
School shooting survivor's tearful plea
Sam Zeif, who survived the Florida school shooting, has called for new laws to stop such a tragedy happening again. from BBC News - World ...
Trump endorses guns for teachers to stop shootings
The president also tells Florida shooting survivors he backs calls for improved background checks. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2HC...
US: St Louis morning radio presenter gives birth on air
Cassiday Proctor, a morning radio presenter, gave birth by Caesarean section live on air. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2ofKFOC via...
Netanyahu aide 'agrees to turn state's witness'
It is being seen as a blow to the Israeli PM as he faces several corruption allegations. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2CaxyXF via ...
Moment policeman catches falling child
He was guarding a bank in Asyut, Egypt, when he spotted the boy three floors above. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2EXY084 via IFTTT...
Evangelist Billy Graham in his own words
The US evangelist has died aged 99. He was one of the most influential preachers of the 20th Century. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/...
Hundreds of drones create spectacular light show
Three hundred drones created a stunning light show in the night sky during Olympic medal ceremony. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2Hz...
Spain: Madrid art fair removes 'political prisoners' exhibit
The exhibit by Santiago Sierra photographed individuals considered by some to be "political prisoners". from BBC News - World ht...
Billy Graham: What you need to know
The US evangelist has died aged 99. He was one of the most influential preachers of the 20th Century. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/...
Syria war: UN plea to end 'hell on earth' Eastern Ghouta crisis
The UN Secretary General is calling for an end to the fighting so aid can enter the rebel-held area. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2...
Singapore City Harvest megachurch leader Chew Eng Han 'tries to flee by sea'
The man was trying to flee before his jail term for fraud, say police in Singapore. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2EJzt31 via IFTTT...
Storm Gita: New Zealand counts cost of damage
A state of emergency is declared after ex-cyclone Gita ravages parts of South Island. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2EHMYnT via IFT...
41,000 historical artefacts seized in crackdown - Europol
Customs officers and police in 81 countries found paintings, sculptures and ancient weapons. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2CA6Ofa ...
Pakistani ex-PM Nawaz Sharif banned from leading his party
Pakistan's top court rules the former PM's dismissal from office makes him ineligible to head the PML-N. from BBC News - World htt...
Why has Ethiopia imposed a state of emergency?
It follows the prime minister's shock resignation and the release of hundreds of political prisoners. from BBC News - World http://ift...
Syria war: Desperate rescue efforts in rebel enclave
White Helmets in Eastern Ghouta find people trapped in the rubble after government bombardments. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2ESq3...
Firefighter's on call time counts as work, ECJ rules
The ruling from Europe's top court may allow workers across the EU to charge for this kind of work. from BBC News - World http://ift.t...
Tasmanian tiger 'joeys' revealed in 3D
Scientists scan Tasmanian tiger specimens to better understand the marsupial's development in the pouch. from BBC News - World http://...
North Korea's Kim Yo-jong baby rumours fascinate South
Kim Jong-un's sister's possible pregnancy stokes fascination with the North's opaque ruling dynasty. from BBC News - World htt...
US preacher Billy Graham dies
US evangelist Billy Graham - one of the most influential preachers of the 20th Century - has died aged 99. from BBC News - World http://if...
Bahrain activist jailed for five years over Twitter comments
Nabeel Rajab has been sentenced to five years in prison for criticising the government on Twitter. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2CA...
Peru coach plunges off Pan-American Highway killing dozens
Emergency officials say at least 30 people died when the coach plummeted off the highway at night. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2C9...
Bjorgen makes history at Olympics
The United States win gold in the women's team sprint free as Norway's Marit Bjorgen becomes the most decorated Winter Olympian of a...
South Africa police station raid: Five killed in Umtata
Five policemen and a solider are shot, two "execution style", during a raid by armed robbers. from BBC News - World http://ift.t...
US teenager jailed for smuggling tiger across Mexico border
The teenager was sentenced after a Bengal tiger cub was found in his car at the US-Mexico border. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2Cby...
FaceTime chat 'saves woman's life'
Woman notices her sister is suffering from a stroke while they spoke on a FaceTime call. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2EHOr9J via ...
AI ripe for exploitation, experts warn
AI could be used by rogue states, criminals and terrorists for malicious purposes in the near future. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/...
BP says world's oil consumption will peak in late 2030s
A forecast by suggests global consumption will plateau at around 110 million barrels a day. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2Cymq2J v...
Letter from Africa: Mugabe 'unloved' on his birthday
Robert Mugabe is one of many leaders who find themselves out of favour once they lose power. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2Hzpijq ...
Damming the Nile: Explore with 360 video
Travel the length of the Nile with BBC News to find out how a new dam being built in Ethiopia is threatening to cause a serious rift with ne...
Florida shooting survivors rally for stricter gun controls
A youth-led anti-gun movement born out of Florida's deadly school shooting stages its first protest. from BBC News - World http://ift....
The dirtiest place in your kitchen may surprise you...
Lots of us use wipes to keep our kitchen surfaces clean. But is it worth it? from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2sL6ome via IFTTT
Mathias Cormann: The ex-Belgian running Australia this week
Mathias Cormann only began learning English aged 23 - now he will be the nation's temporary leader. from BBC News - World http://ift.t...
Serena Williams: Former world number one says she almost died giving birth
Former world number one Serena Williams says she almost died giving birth to her daughter in September last year. from BBC News - World ht...
Pence and N Korea 'planned to meet'
But the North's delegation pulled out of the scheduled meeting at the last minute, say US officials. from BBC News - World http://ift....
Gangster rapper Nissim Black on becoming an Orthodox Jew
Ex-gangster rapper Nissim Black, or 'D Black', has embraced Orthodox Judaism, changing his music to fit his new lifestyle. from BB...
Lest they forget
Counting and remembering ever school shooting to stop US becoming 'desensitised'. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2HwUjEJ via...
Russian rub
How a Russian entrepreneur created a popular cosmetics brand based around using extracts from Siberian herbs. from BBC News - World http:/...
Hangzhou and the Alibaba effect
The emergence of a tech behemoth transforms its hometown. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2CarUoC via IFTTT
Pope's investigator meets Chile sex abuse victims
Archbishop Charles Scicluna is looking into accusations that a bishop covered up abuse. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2EHdlXl via I...
Dust storm blankets Australian town in orange
Locals describe a "wild few hours" after their outback community was hit by a storm. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2EGigeR...
Face to face with a crocodile while collecting its eggs
Australia's Djelk Rangers are paid to collect eggs from crocodile nests but it's a dangerous job. from BBC News - World http://ift...
Don't use their name
After 17 people were killed in Florida, could these measures stop school shootings in the US? from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2HwAgpZ ...
Eastern Ghouta resident: 'Missiles are dropping like rain'
Over 200 people have been killed in the rebel-held region outside of Damascus, Syria. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2sHvSRB via IFT...
Stanley Majors: Life sentence for Oklahoma man who murdered neighbour
Khalid Jabara was shot dead outside his home after his family was harassed for months by Majors. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2Cypx...
Latvia central banker Rimševics 'targeted by disinformation'
Latvia's defence ministry says corruption claims against Ilmars Rimševics could be disinformation. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt...
German army problems 'dramatically bad', report says
The report highlights numerous issues with the Bundeswehr, including disrepair and a lack of staff. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2F...
Trump signs memorandum on gun 'bump stocks'
Mr Trump signs an order to ban bump-stock devices that convert semi-automatic rifles into rapid-fire weapons. from BBC News - World http:/...
Trump pushes for ban on gun 'bump stocks'
So-called bump stocks, which are legal, convert semi-automatic rifles into rapid-fire weapons. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2odPiZx...
Winter Olympics: Is skier Elizabeth Swaney a legend or a chancer?
Elizabeth Swaney qualified for Pyeongchang through a loophole and her tactics have divided opinion. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2F...
Spain: Father of migrant boy found in suitcase in Ceuta freed
Ali Ouattara's son Adou was found curled up in a suitcase being smuggled into Spain. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2sIMDMk via ...
Sylvester Stallone 'still punching' despite death hoax
The actor maintains he is "alive and well" after a bogus online prank claimed he had died. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2...
Venezuela launches oil cryptocurrency
The "Petro" is intended to help country's crumbling economy evade tough US sanctions. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2o...
Zimbabwe's Morgan Tsvangirai buried amid rivalry in MDC
More than 5,000 people attend Zimbabwean opposition leader's burial, amid battle to succeed him. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2...
Poles told to report 'anti-Polish slander' to diplomats
Poland's top senator says linking Poles to Nazi crimes is an insult to the nation. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2CyxNaE via IF...
Florida shooting: Calls for military funeral for slain student
Peter Wang was reportedly wearing his uniform when he was shot holding the door for fleeing students. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/...
Madonna: 'My son is Malawi's future president'
The US pop star praised her son adopted from Malawi, saying he would become its future president. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2BGX...
Lawyer charged in Trump-Russia inquiry
Alex van der Zwaan, the 19th person to be charged, is accused of making false statements. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2EGnkvV via...
Fergie apologises for NBA national anthem performance
The singer tells fans she 'tried her best' after criticism of her rendition of the national anthem at an NBA game. from BBC News -...
Jail term for clown cartoon of Malaysia PM
Fahmi Reza's caricature depicts Najib Razak as a clown and went viral during protests against him. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt...
Channel 4 documentary accuses Harvey Weinstein of physical assault
My Week with Marilyn producer David Parfitt claims Weinstein attacked him in new Channel 4 documentary . from BBC News - World http://ift....
Pro-Syria forces 'enter Kurd-held enclave'
Forces loyal to Syria's Assad enter Kurdish-held border enclave, raising risk of clashes with Turkey - reports from BBC News - World h...
Kidnap case model Chloe Ayling revisits where she was held
Model Chloe Ayling revisits the place she was allegedly held after being lured to Milan. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2oljmSn via ...
Catalan politician Anna Gabriel defies court summons
Anna Gabriel says she is staying abroad as she does not think she will get a a fair trial in Spain. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2B...
Syria war: Fresh strikes on besieged Eastern Ghouta kill dozens
The government continues to bombard the rebel-held Eastern Ghouta, a day after 120 people died. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2EEkn2...
Dozens of Russian casualties in Syria battle, Russian ministry says
Russia confirms "several dozen" Russians were killed or wounded in a recent battle in Syria. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt...
Iran plane crash wreckage 'found on mountain'
Iranian state TV airs footage that it says shows the plane, which went down with 66 people on board. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2...
Apple rushes out fix to Telugu letter text bomb bug
Messages containing a letter from India's Telugu language caused devices to crash. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2ECgDyS via IF...
Liu Wen: China supermodel's new year message sparks row
Liu Wen was accused of betraying her Chinese heritage by wishing fans a happy "Lunar New Year". from BBC News - World http://ift...
The Russian guns for hire dying in Syria
A grieving mother sheds some light on Russia's secret mercenary war in Syria. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2okmpdF via IFTTT
Lasers and robo-feeders scale up fish farming
Fish farming is big business and producers are adopting new technologies to expand and cut costs. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2ojC...
The ex-strongman who has divided Peru for decades
Why former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori's controversial career divided a nation. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/1XY7oMU v...
Florida shooting: Should US gun raffles be cancelled?
Fundraisers defend AR-15 giveaway in the wake of last week's Florida high school shooting. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2sHFko0...
Kazakhstan changes its alphabet - again
President issues decree doing away with much-maligned apostrophes introduced last year. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2C8yZGi via I...
Oxfam boss Mark Goldring 'sorry' over Haiti scandal
MPs say they will conduct a full inquiry into sexual misconduct in the aid sector. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2CzNoHm via IFTTT ...
Winter Olympics: Canada's Tessa Virtue & Scott Moir ice dance champions for second time
Canada's Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir hold their nerve to become Olympic ice dance champions for a second time. from BBC News - World h...
WHO warns of soaring rates of measles in Europe
There was a 400% increase in cases in 2017 compared with the previous year. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2C8dRQy via IFTTT
Winter Olympics: USA beat Slovakia to reach men's ice hockey quarter-finals
The USA men's ice hockey team reach the quarter-finals at the Winter Olympics with victory over Slovakia in Pyeongchang. from BBC News...
Thai survival training: Drinking cobra blood in the jungle
US and South Korean soldiers learn essential jungle survival skills in Thailand. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2ocnSU8 via IFTTT
Ex-Cyclone Gita: Christchurch declares state of emergency
The storm, which caused widespread damage in Tonga and Fiji last week, is now approaching New Zealand. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt...
The other Offices
The Office is to get an Indian spin-off - we take a look at the different versions of Ricky Gervais's hit sitcom. from BBC News - Worl...
Mexico theme park offers illegal migrant experience
The trip is designed to warn people about the dangers of illegal crossings, say the owners. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2Cazv6o v...
Nigeria Boko Haram: Schoolgirls escape militant attack
Girls in north-eastern Nigeria manage to flee when the jihadists attack their village school. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2CxtzAa ...
Bringing solar power to a remote community in the Himalayas
A team of engineers trek into the remote region to bring a community electricity for the first time. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2...
In the afterglow
Friendly words have raised expectations of improved relations between the two countries. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2Fgqzv1 via ...
Jeffrey Kong: Singapore's Lego brick artist
Jeffrey Kong creates objects using Lego. He says it can be used as a form of self-expression from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2EBpkp3 ...
How Malawi reduced infant mortality
Every year 2.6m babies around the world don't survive beyond a month but Malawi's number is dropping. from BBC News - World http:/...
Syria war: Dozens of civilians killed in Eastern Ghouta strikes
As many as 77 people may have been killed on Monday in the Damascus suburb of Eastern Ghouta. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2obEN9m ...
France to let wolf population grow despite farmers' fears
The government wants the number to rise from 360 to 500 by 2023 but farmers are unhappy. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2Htxx0s via ...
Peru's ex-President Fujimori ordered to stand trial again
A court says the ex-president's recent pardon will not count in a case involving six dead farmers. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt...
Iran: Three police officers die in clashes with dervishes
Three policemen were hit and killed by a bus during a protest at a police station in Tehran. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2GuzgBx ...
Runaway cow escapes slaughterhouse to live on desert island
The animal was on its way to the slaughterhouse when it rammed a gate and swam to an island. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2BDt1Mj ...
Major Russian mafia trial opens in Spain
A Russian MP and 17 others go on trial in Madrid accused of mafia money-laundering. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2Fd98eM via IFTTT...
Berlusconi's handshake advice for BBC reporter
The former Italian prime minister hopes to lead the next coalition government but is still as outspoken as ever. from BBC News - World htt...
Russian 'burning church' art engulfed in controversy
A Russian art project in the shape of a burning gothic building prompts a heated debate on art and religion. from BBC News - World http://...
JJ Redick: NBA star apologises after 'racist' video outrage
NBA basketball player JJ Redick apologises after online accusations of using a derogatory term. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2ESvJ2...
Indian bank branch at centre of $1.8bn fraud is closed
A Punjab National Bank branch in Mumbai has been shut by police investigating India's biggest loan fraud. from BBC News - World http:/...
Deadly rubbish collapse in Mozambique
Heavy rains brings down a pile of waste onto homes in Maputo - with more victims feared trapped. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2EEZs...
Trump 'supportive' of improved gun background checks
A statement says the President has discussed a bipartisan bill to improve checks when buying weapons. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/...
Basque-speaking footballers told they could be sent off
A referee threatens to send off players if they speak Basque in a fifth-tier match, according to reports in Spain. from BBC News - World h...
Mexico special agents found dead after cartel kidnapping
The two officers were seized by armed men thought to belong to the Jalisco New Generation cartel. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2ETO...
Beijing trials pay-per-ride scheme for lift passengers
China's capital city is trialling a scheme that asks people to pay to ride up and down in lifts. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2...
Reality Check: How does renting a home in the UK compare?
Home ownership among young people has plummeted. What protections do UK tenants have and what responsibilities do they face? from BBC News...
Latvian central bank boss 'wanted bribe'
The Baltic state's anti-corruption agency suspects Ilmars Rimsevics of seeking a €100,000 bribe. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2...
Ethiopian cliff church gives priest daily test of faith
In the remote mountains of northern Ethiopia, a lone priest scales a 250m cliff each day to reach his church. from BBC News - World http:/...
Facebook to seek verification by post for election ads
People wishing to take out ads naming political candidates will be sent a verification code in the post. from BBC News - World http://ift....
'No shoes or socks' to stop India students from exam cheating
The measure is meant to stop students from sneaking notes into the exam hall, officials said. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2ESHJ4b ...
Plans drawn up for world's tallest wooden skyscraper
The 70-storey tower would be 90% wood and have trees and other foliage on every level. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2sEO0vw via IF...
Gaza women's TV channel blocked by Hamas
The channel's managers deny the Islamist group's claim that it did not have a broadcasting licence. from BBC News - World http://i...
Iceland's mooted circumcision ban sparks religious outrage
Jewish, Muslim and Christian leaders condemned the move, calling it an attack on religious freedom. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2s...
Nigeria's Boko Haram crisis: Court frees 475 suspects
The twin brothers are finally free after waiting for a Nigerian court to hear their case since 2010. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2...
Indians who 'abused witches' arrested by police
The two women had their hair forcibly shaved off and were stripped naked and paraded through the village. from BBC News - World http://ift...
Stink bugs threaten New Zealand car imports
Cargo ships are being turned away in New Zealand over fears for country's biosecurity. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2Cv2Swc vi...
Iran crashed plane found in mountains, reports say
A search and rescue operation was called off on Sunday due to heavy wind and snow. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2BDfTab via IFTTT ...
BBC starts Igbo and Yoruba services in Nigeria
The World Service launches online and social media in Igbo and Yoruba for audiences in Nigeria. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2ohzHa...
Winter Olympics: Ice dancer Gabriella Papadakis endures 'nightmare' as dress comes undone
French ice dancer Gabriella Papadakis endures her "worst nightmare" as her dress comes undone during a short dance routine. from...
Autism: Scientists take 'first steps' towards biological test
Differences were found in blood proteins between children with and without autism, a study says. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2ES9I...
Why did Black Panther roar in S Korea?
Key action shots filmed in the port city of Busan contributed to popularity among Korean audience. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2sA...
Winter Olympics: Alexander Krushelnitsky named as Russian suspected of failed doping test
A Russian suspected of failing a doping test at the Winter Olympics is named as medal-winning curler Alexander Krushelnitsky. from BBC New...
Australia rugby star Karmichael Hunt avoids drug conviction
Karmichael Hunt receives a fine after prosecutors drop a charge of cocaine possession. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2GroX0Z via IF...
Iran plane crash: Agonising wait continues for relatives
All 66 people aboard a plane that crashed on Sunday are feared dead, as a search is set to resume. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2C6...
Oxfam Haiti scandal: Suspects 'physically threatened' witnesses
The charity has for the first time published a 2011 report on sexual misconduct claims in Haiti. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2EAZs...
The lesbian pioneers who fooled Spain's Catholic Church
Their wedding in 1901 remains the only known same-sex marriage in the church's history, the BBC's James Badcock reports. from BBC ...
In Pictures: Life after Ebola
The legacy of the virus which spread through three West African countries. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2szz55E via IFTTT
The beauty entrepreneur who turned snakes into ladders
Grit and determination, as well as snakes and dragons, helped Maria Hatzistefanis become a business success. from BBC News - World http://...
Australia MP George Christensen criticised over gun photo
George Christensen asks left-wing opponents if they "feel lucky", drawing widespread condemnation. from BBC News - World http://...
Israel-Poland spat: Swastikas drawn on Polish embassy in Tel Aviv
It comes after Israel condemned the Polish PM for saying Jews were among perpetrators of the Holocaust. from BBC News - World http://ift.t...
Afrin: Kurdish fighters 'strike deal' with Syrian army
Damascus has not confirmed reports that it will send soldiers to help protect Afrin from Turkey. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2sFXH...
In Florida aftermath, US students say 'Never Again'
Movements ran by school students are spreading rapidly online in wake of Florida attack. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2Fdmlo5 via ...
At least 10 people hit by Swiss avalanche
Avalanche sweeps away at least 10 people on a mountain in the Swiss canton of Valais, local police say. from BBC News - World http://ift.t...
Zimbabwe opposition leader: Morgan Tsvangirai mourned in Harare
President Emerson Mnangagwa calls on Zimbabweans to unite around the opposition leader's memory. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2...
Florida school shooting: Students to march on Washington
Young survivors of Wednesday's school massacre demand it be a "turning point" on gun control. from BBC News - World http://i...
Dagestan church shooting leaves four dead in Kizlyar
Worshippers leaving a church's evening service were fired upon by an unknown gunman. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2sBM5HU via ...
Finland's new pandas enjoy snow
Finland's new pandas were being allowed outside for the first time since arriving in the country last month. from BBC News - World htt...
Latvian central bank boss detained by anti-corruption force
Ilmars Rimsevics has been detained after the anti-corruption agency raided his home and office. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2sDwQ1...
Malaysia wishes wrong New Year with a barking rooster
The country's trade ministry welcomed the Year of the Dog with a culturally unwelcome rooster. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2EB...
Winter Olympics: Russian athlete suspected of failing doping test
A Russian athlete is suspected of breaking anti-doping rules at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang. from BBC News - World http://ift....
Israel's Netanyahu attacks 'dangerous Iranian tiger'
Israel's PM launches a stinging attack on Iran, telling a security conference it is "greatest threat to our world". from BBC...
Israel Gaza: Air strikes follow bomb blast on Gaza border
Two Palestinians are killed in Israeli fire as it retaliates for a blast which injured four soldiers. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/...
Passenger plane crashes in Iran mountains
Passenger plane carrying some 60 people crashes in mountainous area of central Iran - local media. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2oi...
Israel rebukes Poland PM for 'Jewish perpetrators' remark
Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu says the comments by Mateusz Morawiecki are "outrageous". from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2o...
Trump slams FBI over school shooting
Trump rebukes FBI over Florida shooting, saying agency 'spending too much time trying to prove' Russia-Trump ties from BBC News - ...
Sacred Tibetan monastery in Lhasa hit by fire
The blaze at the ancient Jokhang monastery in Lhasa was quickly put out, Chinese state media say. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2Gon...
The mystery of Toronto's gay village killings
Toronto’s LGBT community grieves after one of their own is charged with targeting and killing gay men. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt...
How I joined a French wine brotherhood
Hugh Schofield has a weird and charming day in a wine region and asks questions about Brexit. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2C4EjdD ...
Kiwis consider foreign house buyer ban
New Zealand is set to introduce a radical measure to tame its soaring property market from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2EJiMbr via IFT...
Hong Kong art: Miniature art shows disappearing Hong Kong
An exhibition of miniature dioramas offers a glimpse into a disappearing way of life in Hong Kong, reports Grace Tsoi from BBC Chinese. fr...
The country breeding a generation of chess whizz kids
Since 2011, all children in Armenia from six to eight years old have compulsory chess lessons - and some now are very good indeed. from BB...
The Indian artist challenging 'dirty taboos' on Instagram
Kaviya Ilango is getting attention for her satirical and poignant sketches of "millennial problems". from BBC News - World http:...
Subscribe to:
Comments
(
Atom
)