In rural Afghanistan, a family welcomes Taliban rule
The interior of the house made of mud bricks was cool, clean and calm. A man called Shamsullah, who had a small son clinging to...
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Paul Rusesabagina: From Hotel Rwanda hero to convicted terrorist
Paul Rusesabagina, the subject of Oscar-nominated film Hotel Rwanda portraying his life-saving actions during the Rwandan genocide, is now facing many years in prison for...
Canada election: Trudeau stays in power but Liberals fall short of majority
Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Party has narrowly won Canada’s election, but it failed to secure a majority. This is Mr Trudeau’s third federal election win, but...
Dalai Lama backs bid to save Edinburgh café he inspired
The Dalai Lama is backing efforts to save a Scottish café inspired by a promise a Tibetan woman made him almost 20 years ago. Reka...
Faroe Islands: Anger over killing of 1,400 dolphins in one day
The practice of dolphin hunting in the Faroe Islands has come under scrutiny after more than 1,400 of the mammals were killed in what was...
China’s ambassador Zheng Zeguang banned from UK Parliament
China’s ambassador to the UK has been told he cannot come to Parliament while sanctions remain in place against a number of MPs and peers....
Britney Spears announces engagement to Sam Asghari
US pop star Britney Spears has announced her engagement to her long-term boyfriend, Sam Asghari. The singer posted a video of the couple showing off...
North Korea: Military parade features hazmat suits, gas masks
North Korea has held a military parade to mark the communist state’s 73rd founding anniversary, but did not display any major ballistic missiles. State media...
Mexico: Powerful earthquake hits Acapulco
A powerful earthquake has struck the Pacific coast of Mexico, close to the resort of Acapulco. The magnitude-seven quake was also felt strongly around 370km...
Tangerang: At least 41 dead after fire breaks out in Indonesian jail
At least 41 people have died in Indonesia after a fire broke out at an overcrowded prison on the outskirts of the capital Jakarta. The...
