US deputy attorney general tells Trump he quits Rod Rosenstein, who was once accused of treason by the president, exits after a turbulent two years. …
US deputy attorney general tells Trump he quits
'Yeti footprints': Indian army mocked over claim
'Yeti footprints': Indian army mocked over claim Its claim to have discovered footprints of the 'mythical beast' prompts derision on social media. …
IS leader al-Baghdadi appears in first video in five years
IS leader al-Baghdadi appears in first video in five years Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, who has not been seen on camera since 2014, vows revenge for his militants. …
Guantanamo Bay commander fired over 'loss of confidence'
Guantanamo Bay commander fired over 'loss of confidence' Navy Rear Admiral John Ring was fired as Guantanamo Bay prison commander after a month-long inquiry. …
'Completely avoidable' measles outbreak hits 25-year high in US
'Completely avoidable' measles outbreak hits 25-year high in US Officials say more than 700 Americans have been infected, calling the outbreak "completely avoidable". …
Mozambique cyclone: Death toll rises as storm blocks aid
Mozambique cyclone: Death toll rises as storm blocks aid Torrential rain and strong winds make getting aid into the cyclone-affected area almost impossible. …
Trade war: What you need to know about US-China talks
Trade war: What you need to know about US-China talks Talks appear to be reaching the final stretch though both sides remain divided on several key issues. …
Australian Senate candidate Steve Dickson quits over strip club videos
Australian Senate candidate Steve Dickson quits over strip club videos Footage showed aspiring Australian senator Steve Dickson groping women and making derogatory remarks. …
San Diego synagogue attack suspect 'evil', says his family
San Diego synagogue attack suspect 'evil', says his family Lori Kaye was killed after shielding her rabbi from a gunman who opened fire at a Passover service. …
US Army veteran 'planned to bomb Nazi rally'
US Army veteran 'planned to bomb Nazi rally' The 26-year-old Muslim convert also allegedly plotted terror attacks on Jews and churches. …
Boeing safety system not at fault, says chief executive
Boeing safety system not at fault, says chief executive Dennis Muilenburg says a safety mechanism was only one factor in two fatal Boeing plane crashes. …
'Our water pollution is a cancer'
'Our water pollution is a cancer' "Waterkeeper" Nabil Musa fights Iraq's water crisis, which he calls the country's gravest threat yet. …
Rabbi describes seeing synagogue attacker
Rabbi describes seeing synagogue attacker A rabbi who was injured in the deadly shooting at a synagogue near San Diego on Saturday has described the moment he faced the gunman. …
'Russian spy whale'
'Russian spy whale' A beluga whale was found with suspicious equipment off Norway's coast …
Heavy flooding hits eastern Canada
Heavy flooding hits eastern Canada Thousands of people were told to evacuate after rising floodwaters breached a dyke following heavy rain. …
How one woman beat mining giants and saved rare snow leopards
How one woman beat mining giants and saved rare snow leopards A woman from Mongolia has won the Goldman Environmental Prize after a campaign to stop mining firms destroying a critical habitat for sno…
Indonesia floods: Dozens killed in floods
Indonesia floods: Dozens killed in floods Flooding caused by torrential rains has killed nearly 40 people and left thousands homeless in Sumatra. …
UK university puts stress-busting dogs on staff
UK university puts stress-busting dogs on staff A university has taken on five "canine teaching assistants" to tackle student anxiety. …
Norway finds 'Russian spy whale' off Arctic coast
Norway finds 'Russian spy whale' off Arctic coast A tame beluga wearing a Russian harness is thought to have come from a Russian navy facility. …
North Korea TV revamps weather report
North Korea TV revamps weather report North Korean state TV introduces a more casual, modern-looking weather broadcast. …
Korean elderly back road safety seats
Korean elderly back road safety seats A city in South Korea has put out special seating for older people at road crossings. …
Iraq's undocumented children: 45,000 IDPs denied basic rights
Iraq's undocumented children: 45,000 IDPs denied basic rightsAfter ISIL's defeat in Iraq, IDP children struggle to obtain education, healthcare, without adequate identification. …
Sudan protesters say army trying to break up sit-in
Sudan protesters say army trying to break up sit-inSudan's protest leaders say the military is trying to break up their sit-in outside army headquarters in the capital Khartoum. …
EU extends ban on arms sales to Myanmar over Rohingya crisis
EU extends ban on arms sales to Myanmar over Rohingya crisisThe measures, including embargo on weapons and other equipment, to stay until at least April, 30 2020. …
China 'to help' Cambodia if EU implements trade sanctions
China 'to help' Cambodia if EU implements trade sanctionsThe EU said it would launch action because of 'severe deficiencies when it comes to human rights and labour rights'. …
Beijing's 'baleful influence' on Hong Kong's freedom of speech
Beijing's 'baleful influence' on Hong Kong's freedom of speechActivists say jailing Umbrella Movement leaders shows how freedom of speech is being restricted in the city. …
US Deputy AG Rod Rosenstein sends resignation to Trump
US Deputy AG Rod Rosenstein sends resignation to TrumpRosenstein's departure ends a nearly two-year run defined by his appointment of Special Counsel Robert Mueller. …
US combat veteran arrested for plot to cause 'mass casualties'
US combat veteran arrested for plot to cause 'mass casualties'Officials say Mark Domingo was arrested as he finalised plans for an attack to 'cause the maximum number of casualties'. …
'Unacceptable': Sri Lankans share their views on face veil ban
'Unacceptable': Sri Lankans share their views on face veil banAl Jazeera speaks to a range of people, including Muslim women, on an issue that is dividing opinion in Sri Lanka. …
Indonesia plans to move capital from Jakarta
Indonesia plans to move capital from JakartaPresident Widodo decided at a special Cabinet meeting to move the capital outside of Indonesia's populous island, Java. …
Trump, Erdogan discuss working group on Russian S-400
Trump, Erdogan discuss working group on Russian S-400Turkey's President Erdogan says he won't step back from the deal to acquire missile defence system despite US pressure. …
Amnesty: Iran secretly executes two minor boys over rape
Amnesty: Iran secretly executes two minor boys over rapeTeenage cousins kept in dark about death sentences and flogged before executions, rights group says. …
Can Iran close the Strait of Hormuz?
Can Iran close the Strait of Hormuz?Tehran threatens to shut off waterway to one of the world's most important shipping channels. …
ISIL fighters' families stage German protest for their return
ISIL fighters' families stage German protest for their returnAccording to interior ministry, at least 59 children of German ISIL fighters were still in Syria at the end of March. …
ISIL chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi appears in propaganda video
ISIL chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi appears in propaganda videoUnclear when footage was filmed but Baghdadi purportedly refers to Sri Lanka attacks and fight for Syria's Baghouz. …
Sudan's army rulers, protesters differ on joint council make-up
Sudan's army rulers, protesters differ on joint council make-upJoint council, if agreed, would replace existing 10-member military body that took power after al-Bashir's overthrow. …
DR Congo opposition leader calls for removal of president
DR Congo opposition leader calls for removal of presidentSelf-proclaimed opposition "president-elect" claims the presidential election in December was rigged. …
US: Young migrants seeking legal status sue Trump administration
US: Young migrants seeking legal status sue Trump administrationIn latest lawsuit of its kind, four young migrants say the US government is unfairly denying their claims. …
Spain election: Socialists likely to form coalition
Spain election: Socialists likely to form coalitionIt remains to be seen if the Socialists will be able to form a coalition for a stable and effective government. …
Ugandan pop star opposition MP Bobi Wine arrested again
Ugandan pop star opposition MP Bobi Wine arrested againMusician-turned-politician charged with leading a protest in Kampala last year without prior approval, police say. …
Spain election: Catalan independence dream still alive
Spain election: Catalan independence dream still aliveCatalans have not forgotten their pro-independence leaders after eighteen months in prison. …
Dozens killed after Cyclone Kenneth batters northern Mozambique
Dozens killed after Cyclone Kenneth batters northern MozambiqueTens of thousands of homes damaged or destroyed by second major storm to hit Mozambique in six weeks, officials say. …
US measles outbreak hits 'completely avoidable' 25-year-high
US measles outbreak hits 'completely avoidable' 25-year-highCDC reports 704 measles cases so far this year. The vast majority occurred in children who haven't received the vaccine. …
Spain's Socialists dominate vote but new government uncertain
Spain's Socialists dominate vote but new government uncertainLeader Pedro Sanchez celebrates after his Socialist party wins the most seats in Sunday's vote, but questions remain. …
Setback For Kiran Bedi, Court Says Lt. Governor Can't Act Independently
Setback For Kiran Bedi, Court Says Lt. Governor Can't Act Independently In a major setback to Puducherry Lieutenant Governor Kiran Bedi. the Madurai bench of the Madras High Court has cancelled two c…
Japanese Emperor Akihito's human touch
Japanese Emperor Akihito's human touch Emperor Akihito will be remembered as the man who began the modernisation of Japan's Chrysanthemum Throne. …
Jeopardy: How a pro gambler 'cracked' US game show
Jeopardy: How a pro gambler 'cracked' US game show Sports bettor James Holzhauer's unusual strategy is paying off as he crushes Jeopardy records. …
'We are students thanks to South Africa's #FeesMustFall protests'
'We are students thanks to South Africa's #FeesMustFall protests' What has changed since mass protests led South Africa to announce free education for poor university students? …
How tech is bringing Israelis and Palestinians together
How tech is bringing Israelis and Palestinians together Young people on either side of a decades-old conflict seldom meet, but tech is building bridges. …
Sri Lanka attacks: Where else in the world have face coverings been banned?
Sri Lanka attacks: Where else in the world have face coverings been banned? Following the Sri Lankan ban, BBC Reality Check looks at other countries that have imposed either a partial or complete ban…
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