Talks in Geneva between US and Ukrainian officals have ended with “progress” made – but sticking points remain.
Category: World
Israel kills top Hezbollah official in first attack on Beirut in months
Israel has escalated its campaign on targets it says are linked to Hezbollah, raising fears of a resumption of hostilities.
Five dead in suicide bombing in Pakistan
Authorities have described the attack as a “foiled terrorist plot”, noting that the attackers were gunned down at the gate.
Michelin-starred Australian chef Skye Gyngell dies aged 62
Skye Gyngell, a former private chef to Nigella Lawson and Madonna, was diagnosed with skin cancer last year.
S Korea’s most prolific online sex criminal sentenced to life in prison
“Pastor” Kim Nok-wan, 33, ran a cybersex ring that exploited hundreds of victims including minors.
Daughter of South Africa’s ex-president accuses sister of Russia recruitment plot
Police are investigating allegations that Jacob Zuma’s daughter, Duduzile, lured men into fighting in Ukraine.
Bollywood’s ‘He-Man’ Dharmendra dies at 89
Best known for the iconic role of Veeru in the all-time great Sholay, Dharmendra was India’s “most handsome actor”.
Chinese land, US radar and ties to Taiwan: The geopolitics rattling a tiny Pacific nation
Palau’s strategic location and diplomatic ties with Taiwan have made it a focus of US-China rivalry.
Machu Picchu hit by a row over tourist buses
Protests have taken place over the coaches that take visitors up to the world heritage site in Peru.
Hunting down those who kill people to sell their body parts for ‘magic charms’
BBC Africa Eye uncovers two so-called “juju” practitioners, who offer to obtain body parts for ritual purposes.