Niger coup: France defies ultimatum for ambassador to leave Niamey
France's president praises the diplomat for staying put despite being told to go by Niger's junta.
2023-08-28 20:59
Children have right to clean environment - report
The UN says countries must act urgently to protect children from the harmful effects of climate change.
2023-08-28 19:25
San Marino country profile
Provides an overview of San Marino, including key dates and facts about this small European state.
2023-08-28 16:59
Lagarde Policy Silence Keeps ECB Interest-Rate Debate Raging
Christine Lagarde’s avoidance of a clear signal of intent for European Central Bank policy has just thrown a
2023-08-28 16:54
Libya country profile
Provides an overview of Libya, including key dates and facts about this north African country.
2023-08-28 16:22
Vietnam PM Fighting for Future as Economy Lags Growth Target
While disagreements are common between elected leaders and central bankers, they’re unusual in one-party, Communist-run nations. When they
2023-08-28 15:48
Taliban stops female Afghan students leaving country to study in Dubai
The BBC speaks to students who were blocked at the airport as they tried to leave for Dubai.
2023-08-28 14:59
Protests erupt in Libya over contact with Israel
Libya's foreign minister is suspended because of talks with Israel, which Tripoli does not recognise.
2023-08-28 13:23
China’s summer of climate destruction
China sees both extreme heat and devastating floods, including in areas where flooding was unheard of.
2023-08-28 07:54
The mobile game funding a revolution in Myanmar
Resistance to the military has come in many forms, including the development of an app-based game.
2023-08-28 06:24
At Jackson Hole, Post-Inflation Challenges Vex Central Bankers
The world’s top central bankers stressed the need to keep interest rates high until inflation is contained —
2023-08-28 04:49
France to ban female students from wearing abayas in state schools
The education minister says female Muslim students will not be allowed to wear the loose-fitting robe.
2023-08-28 04:17