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George Weah vows to change Liberia's citizenship laws

Tue, 01/30/2018 - 07:14

Restricting citizenship to black people is "unnecessary, racist and inappropriate", new president says.

Putin says US sanctions list targets all Russians

Tue, 01/30/2018 - 07:01

Russia's leader says the new sanctions-based list is "unfriendly" but he does not want to retaliate.

India outcry after eight-month-old baby raped

Tue, 01/30/2018 - 06:58

The girl is in a critical condition at a hospital where she was brought in with "horrific injuries".

Saudi anti-corruption drive generates $106bn in settlements

Tue, 01/30/2018 - 06:31

Fifty-six of 381 high-profile figures called in for questioning since November remain in custody.

Eurozone growth hit 10-year high in 2017

Tue, 01/30/2018 - 05:44

The economy of the 19-nation bloc grew by 2.5% last year, the fastest pace for a decade.

Kenya TV coverage curbs for Raila Odinga 'inauguration'

Tue, 01/30/2018 - 05:33

Opposition leader declares himself "people's president" after rejecting Uhuru Kenyatta's poll win.

French chef Bras gives up Michelin stars

Tue, 01/30/2018 - 05:02

Sebastien Bras had a top rating for years but no longer wanted to cook under "huge pressure".

Facebook 'no place' for young children

Tue, 01/30/2018 - 04:57

More than 100 child health experts are urging Facebook to withdraw an app aimed at under-13s.

Irish abortion referendum: Debate rages after vote announced

Tue, 01/30/2018 - 04:44

People in the Republic of Ireland react to the announcement of a referendum on abortion.

Red faces over Trump 'State of the Uniom' typo on tickets

Tue, 01/30/2018 - 04:30

Tickets for US President Trump's major speech have to be urgently reprinted over a glaring typo.

Brain 'pacemaker' for Alzheimer's

Tue, 01/30/2018 - 03:32

Electrical brain stimulation may help dementia patients keep their independence for longer, scientists say.

ColorFab: 3D printer can change colour of objects

Tue, 01/30/2018 - 02:51

MIT is making a new kind of 3D printer that can change the colour of the objects you print.

Australia Catholic bishops criticise 'foreign influence' laws

Tue, 01/30/2018 - 00:46

Churchgoers risk being treated as agents of the Vatican under Canberra's new spy laws, bishops say.

CIA chief says China 'as big a threat to US' as Russia

Tue, 01/30/2018 - 00:35

The CIA boss tells the BBC he is as worried about Chinese efforts to influence the West as he is about Russia.

Beckham's fans are cheering, but will they show up on match days?

Mon, 01/29/2018 - 23:05

David Beckham's fans are cheering, but will they show up on match days? And what about a stadium?

Five tips to keep your app data safe online

Mon, 01/29/2018 - 22:47

After a fitness app "heatmap" revealed military information, what are your devices saying about you?

'Unsolvable' exam question leaves Chinese students flummoxed

Mon, 01/29/2018 - 21:34

The test question cannot be solved with maths, but officials say that's not the point.

Stranded skiers' chairlift chopper rescue

Mon, 01/29/2018 - 19:17

Rescuers were lowered from a helicopter to help up to 150 skiers stuck on a mountain in Austria.

Palestinians fear cost of Trump's refugee agency cut

Mon, 01/29/2018 - 18:25

Donald Trump's move to withhold payments to the Palestinian refugee agency is causing alarm in Gaza.

Migrants' heroine faces jail for people smuggling

Mon, 01/29/2018 - 18:15

Why a Spanish woman credited with saving the lives of thousands of migrants is facing prison.

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