Security has been stepped up recently after Islamist militant attacks in the resource-rich region.

Valerie Jarrett looks as if the Muslim Brotherhood and Planet of the Apes "had a baby", she tweeted.

Serena Williams says she felt like a "superhero" in the black catsuit she wore during the 7-6 (7-4) 6-4 win over Kristyna Pliskova at the French Open.

Ex-world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury is "more determined than ever" to prove he is better than Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder.

Everton are closing in on the appointment of Marco Silva as manager and the announcement could come this week.

England centre Ben Te'o is ruled out of the three-Test tour of South Africa and needs surgery on a quad injury.

President Trump weighed in after ABC cancelled Roseanne's show over the tweet about an ex-Obama aide.

The White House says tariffs on Chinese imports could come in June, despite the start of more trade talks.

The coffee chain closes all 8,000 cafes in the US for an afternoon of "racial bias" training.

Kyle Edmund is among a group of younger players who could challenge 10-time champion Rafael Nadal at the French Open, says Pat Cash.

Amnesty International accuses Nicaragua's government of using armed groups to suppress protesters.

Arkady Babchenko, a critic of the Kremlin, was shot near his home in Kiev, Ukraine's police say.

James Ford's actions could have had a "catastrophic outcome" for riders and spectators, police said.

Manchester United are close to making Porto's teenage right-back Diogo Dalot their first summer signing.

Two ordinary citizens in North Korea speak to the BBC, despite the threat of death or imprisonment.

England players have discussed what they would do if subjected to racism during the World Cup in Russia this summer, says Ashley Young.

The USGS has responded to a query on whether it is safe to roast marshmallows over a volcanic vent.

The former Navy Seal has been under criminal investigation this year and faces impeachment.

Tang Shuai has become an inspiration to thousands in China as one of the few sign language lawyers.

Political parties in Mexico are allegedly using automated accounts to win votes.

Frustration over the slow pace of land reform mounts amid a bitterness about the enduring economic power of the white minority.