Lebanon crisis deepens as PM-designate quits over cabinet deadlock
Lebanon protests Lebanon’s Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri has given up trying to form a new government after nine months…
South Africa looting: Government to deploy 25,000 troops after unrest
The South African government plans to deploy 25,000 troops after days of widespread looting and violence. The military deployment –…
Peter R de Vries: Dutch crime reporter dies after shooting
The prominent Dutch crime reporter Peter R de Vries, who was shot and seriously wounded in central Amsterdam nine days…
South Africa Zuma riots: Queues form in Durban due to shortages
Long queues have formed outside shops and petrol stations in South Africa’s port city of Durban following days of unrest…
Illinois becomes first state to mandate teaching Asian American history
Illinois has become the first US state to require teaching Asian American history in government-run schools. Attacks on Asian Americans…
Zomato IPO: India food delivery ‘unicorn’ opens $1.2bn offering
Shares in food delivery app Zomato, one of India’s biggest tech start-ups, have gone on sale in its $1.2bn (£870m)…
EU unveils sweeping climate change plan
Climate change The European Union has announced a raft of climate change legislation aimed at pushing it towards its…
Afghanistan: Taliban flag raised above border crossing with Pakistan
War in Afghanistan (2001-present) The Taliban are reported to have raised their flag above a key border post between…
Uttar Pradesh bill: The myth of India’s population explosion
By Soutik Biswas and Aparna Alluri BBC News, Delhi Uttar Pradesh, India’s most populous state, has unveiled a controversial bill…
Flipkart: India online retail giant raises $3.6bn in latest funding round
Indian e-commerce giant Flipkart has raised another $3.6bn (£2.6bn) ahead of an expected stock market debut. The Walmart-backed company said…