LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Theresa May appointed Sajid Javid as the new Home Secretary on Monday after the previous interior ...
Caravan migrants stuck at US-Mexico border
They are seeking asylum in the US, but have been told the border crossing near San Diego is full. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HC...
Iconic images of photographer killed in Kabul
A selection of photographs by Shah Marai who has been killed in Kabul. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2w0qn20
Sajid Javid appointed as new British interior minister
LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Theresa May appointed Sajid Javid as the new Home Secretary on Monday after the previous interior ...
Bangladesh PM urges U.N. Security Council to press Myanmar on Rohingya repatriation
DHAKA (Reuters) - Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina asked the U.N. Security Council on Monday to press Myanmar to take back hundreds o...
Saudi court starts trial of two Arabs accused of spying for Mossad
RIYADH (Reuters) - A Saudi Arabian court began the trial of two Jordanians accused of spying against the kingdom for Israel's Mossad int...
Italy's League set for big regional victory, bolsters national standing
ROME (Reuters) - The far-right League looked set to secure a resounding victory in a regional vote in northeastern Italy on Monday, bolsteri...
Human trafficking: 350 victims rescued in Caribbean and Latin America
Some of the 350 people rescued in 13 countries were made to work in spaces the size of coffins. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HDft...
Japan's gripping manhunt ends in capture
A fugitive who evaded 6,000 officers for weeks and enthralled a nation is finally arrested. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2racNUl
South Korean trust in North jumps after feel-good summit
SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korean trust in North Korea has surged since last week's feel-good summit at which their leaders declared an end...
India says all villages have electricity
A village is considered electrified if 10% of homes and public buildings are connected to the grid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Four held over India molestation viral video
The men assaulted the woman on a public road and uploaded a video of the incident on social media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J...
'It's a hacker's paradise out there'
How cyber security firm Darktrace was set up by former members of the UK security services and maths professors. from BBC News - World htt...
Iran says U.S.-Saudi cooperation to destabilize Mideast: state TV
ANKARA (Reuters) - Iran said on Monday cooperation between Saudi Arabia and the United States will further destabilize the Middle East, a se...
Syrian army renews push on besieged areas
BEIRUT (Reuters) - The Syrian army began an intense bombardment of a rebel enclave near Homs on Monday, a war monitor said, as President Bas...
Iran says U.S.-Saudi cooperation to destabilize Mideast: state TV
ANKARA (Reuters) - Iran said on Monday cooperation between Saudi Arabia and the United States will further destabilize the Middle East, a se...
Fearing Death, and Photographing the Rituals That Surround It
By JOHN OTIS from NYT Lens https://ift.tt/2rbnRR3
Danish national first to be convicted under Malaysia's fake news law
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - A Malaysian court convicted a Danish citizen on Monday for inaccurate criticism of police on social media, the firs...
Morning rush hour blasts kill 25 in Afghan capital
KABUL (Reuters) - Twin blasts in the Afghan capital Kabul killed 25 people on Monday, including journalists who had arrived to report on the...
Tesla driver banned for M1 autopilot seat-switch
He said he was the "unlucky one who got caught" after being seen in the passenger seat on the M1. from BBC News - Technology htt...
Regain control
The new rules which might help stop private information being shared without our knowledge. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JG9...
Syrian army renews push on besieged areas
BEIRUT (Reuters) - The Syrian army began an intense bombardment of a rebel enclave near Homs on Monday, a war monitor said, as President Bas...
Dozens of migrants in caravan stuck at US-Mexico border
President Trump has said the group of Central Americans is a threat to the safety of the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JEkvxg ...
Kabul bombings: Photographer Shah Marai among 21 dead
At least 21 people die in two blasts in the Afghan capital, including AFP photographer Shah Marai. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2H...
White House tree: Emmanuel Macron's sapling disappears
The tree, planted by Presidents Donald Trump and Emmanuel Macron, has been taken into quarantine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HE...
Syria war: 'Iranian personnel among dozens dead' in missile attacks
Several military sites are struck, reportedly killing pro-government fighters, including Iranians. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2r...
Iran nuclear deal: France's Emmanuel Macron pushes for talks
President Macron speaks to his Iranian counterpart, who says an existing deal is non-negotiable. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2r6i...
Nigeria President Buhari to meet Trump in Washington
Muhammadu Buhari is the first African leader to be received by the Trump administration in the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2j...
Avengers: Infinity War estimated to break global opening weekend record
The superhero sequel is estimated to have the highest ever global opening weekend take of $630m. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2r8G...
T-Mobile agrees $26bn mega-merger with Sprint
The US telecoms firms could win more customers through the deal, as long as regulators approve it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2w...
Thailand protesters in rare rally over Chiang Mai development
The march, against new homes for judges on a mountainside, is among the biggest since the 2014 coup. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Iranians launch banknote protest to get round censorship
A group of Twitter users launch a campaign to spread messages of dissent on banknotes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JFrIxs
Nigeria’s deadly codeine cough syrup epidemic
With thousands in Nigeria addicted to codeine cough syrup, BBC Africa goes undercover to investigate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
The challenge of identifying dead migrants
Pavlos Pavildis works to reunite dead migrants found in the Evros River with their families. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Hyq7wy ...
Why does the US still have 'debtors' prisons'?
Four in 10 Americans wouldn't have money to cover a $400 fine - so many serve time in jail instead. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Brazilian surfer Rodrigo Koxa breaks wave world record
Surf officials confirm the 80ft (24.4 metre) wave Rodrigo Koxa surfed was a world record. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Fs81q3
Donald Trump attends rally instead of correspondents' dinner
The US president avoided the White House Correspondents' dinner, but was still the butt of the jokes. from BBC News - World https://if...
Ostracised and fetishised: The perils of travelling as a young black woman
Ashley Butterfield has been around the world - but a visit to India brought home the challenges of being a lone black female tourist. from...
Are our online lives about to become 'private' again?
The new rules which might help stop private information being shared without our knowledge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JG9YC1
T-Mobile agrees $26bn mega-merger with Sprint
The US telecoms firms could win more customers through the deal, as long as regulators approve it. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....
Sentinel tracks ships' dirty emissions from orbit
The EU's new satellite pollution-tracker will be a powerful tool to monitor vessels' emissions. from BBC News - Technology https:/...
Body cameras deter attacks and abuse at Welsh hospitals
Security staff at five of Wales' health boards now wear recording devices to try to deter violence. from BBC News - Technology https:/...
Porn block
Soon you'll have to prove you're 18 years old if you want to watch pornography online. Here is all you need to know. from BBC News...
God of War: Games no longer where actors careers 'go to die'
Christopher Judge, who plays Kratos in the new God of War, talks about the jump from the silver screen to games. from BBC News - Technolog...
'Hacker's paradise'
How cyber security firm Darktrace was set up by former members of the UK security services and maths professors. from BBC News - Technolog...
T-Mobile, Sprint say $26 billion deal would give U.S. tech lead over China
(Reuters) - T-Mobile US Inc and Sprint Corp said on Sunday they had agreed to a $26 billion all-stock deal and believed they could win over ...
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