Tag: WORLD
45 Million people face food insecurity in southern Africa—UN
A Record 45 million people across southern Africa will be severely affected by food insecurity in six months, a United Nations spokesman has said.
Farhan...
Trump impeachment: House to vote on how inquiry should proceed
The US House of Representatives is set to vote on how the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump should proceed.
The resolution to be voted...
Twitter to ban all political advertising
Twitter is to ban all political advertising worldwide, saying that the reach of such messages "should be earned, not bought".
"While internet advertising is incredibly...
Lebanon’s PM Saad Hariri resigning amid protests
Lebanon's Prime Minister Saad Hariri has said he is resigning, amid protests that have gripped the country for two weeks.
Mr Hariri said Lebanon had...
Argentina gets new president amid economic crisis
Centre-left opposition candidate Alberto Fernández has been elected president of Argentina in a vote dominated by economic concerns.
Mr Fernández secured more than the 45%...
Rwanda launches public exercises for pregnant women
Participants in Rwanda's first-ever public exercises for pregnant women have told the BBC that they enjoyed it and want authorities to continue with the...
Brexit: MPs’ vote on deal ruled out by Speaker John Bercow
The Commons Speaker has refused a government request to hold a "yes" or "no" vote on its Brexit deal.
John Bercow said a motion on...
Longest non-stop passenger flight ends in Sydney
A Qantas plane has flown more than 10,000 miles from the Atlantic coast of the US to the Pacific coast of Australia.
The brand-new Boeing...
Queen Elizabeth II opens new session of Parliament
The Queen has opened a new session of Parliament with a speech focusing heavily on criminal justice.
Queen Elizabeth II delivered her government-written speech from...
15-year-old charged for murder of Baptista Adjei
A 15-year-old boy has been charged with murder following the fatal stabbing of 15-year-old Baptista Adjei near a London shopping centre.
Baptista, from North Woolwich,...