Pope Francis declares death penalty inadmissible in all cases
Pope Francis has changed the teachings of the Catholic faith to officially oppose the death penalty in all circumstances, the…
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Bangladesh teenagers demanding road safety paralyse Dhaka
Thousands of Bangladeshi high school students have been protesting for a fifth day after two teenagers were killed by a…
Congo Ebola outbreak poses high regional risk, says WHO
An Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is likely spread over tens of kilometres and poses a high…
Zimbabwe election: Emmerson Mnangagwa declared winner in disputed poll
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has won Zimbabwe’s presidential election, according to the electoral commission. With all 10 provinces declared, Mr Mnangagwa…
High-ranking Chinese monk accused of sexually harassing nuns
A high-ranking Chinese monk has denied accusations he sexually harassed nuns and coerced them into sex by “controlling their minds”.…
Google in China: Internet giant ‘plans censored search engine’
Google is developing a version of its search engine that will conform to China’s censorship laws, reports say. The company…
Zimbabwe election: International calls for restraint
A government crackdown in Zimbabwe after Monday’s elections has prompted international calls for restraint. The UN and former colonial power…
Mars closest to earth in 15 years today
Today, the red planet is making its closest approach to Earth in 15 years. The two planets will be just…
Iran’s special forces chief warns Trump: ‘If you begin the war, we will end it’ – Tasnim
A powerful commander of Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards said on Thursday that Donald Trump should address any threats against Tehran…
