Rescuers are hampered by mountainous terrain and roads strewn with debris.
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Beijing tightens control ahead of Xi’s big moment on world stage
It is a big week for Xi Jinping, who will host Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un in Beijing at a massive military parade.
BBC reports from scene as Afghanistan earthquake rescue mission gets under way
Rescuers are having to travel by helicopter to the worst-hit areas, as they have been cut off by the earthquake.
Watch: Buildings destroyed and rescue efforts under way after deadly Afghanistan earthquake
At least 800 people have been killed and thousands injured in the east of the country after a 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck on Sunday night.
Gaza flotilla with Greta Thunberg on board departs Barcelona
Around 20 boats have left the port of Barcelona with Greta Thunberg and aid supplies on board.
Trump says India offered to remove tariffs on US goods
His comment came hours after Indian PM Modi met China’s Xi Jinping and Russia’s Vladimir Putin.
Dances With Wolves star Graham Greene dies aged 73
The legendary Canadian actor was also known for his roles in The Green Mile and Maverick.
Russia’s Putin hails ‘unprecedented’ ties with China as talks begin
The two leaders are seeking to promote “a more just and reasonable global governance system”.
Guyana blames Venezuela for attack on election officials ahead of vote
The shooting incident comes as Guyanese voters head to the polls to elect a president and parliament.
Nestle fires boss after romantic relationship with employee
The food giant says Laurent Freixe had an “undisclosed” relationship with “a direct subordinate”.