He was forced to abdicate in 1947 after the communists took over Romania following World War Two.

A governor appoints his sister to the new post, which is met with derision on social media.

The bulletin showed incorrect clips of two different actors while reporting the death of Shashi Kapoor.

The UN rights chief demands access following violence that has uprooted 600,000 in Myanmar.

Yemen's ex-President ruled for 33 years, but his influence extended well beyond that, as Mai Noman explains.

Age tests suggest that of 7,858 asylum seekers whose age was in doubt, three-quarters were over 18.

Why are some people able to hear this gif even though it is silent?

The US special counsel has issued a subpoena to Deutsche Bank as part of his inquiry, reports say.

England bowl Australia out for 138 and captain Joe Root made an unbeaten 67 to keep England in with a slim chance of a remarkable win in the second Ashes Test against Australia.

West Ham boss David Moyes is set to pursue players with Premier League experience when he seeks to boost his squad in January.

The ex-Georgia leader had been detained by police, accused of assisting a criminal organisation.

The Michigan Democrat says he will endorse his son, John Conyers III, to replace him in Congress.

The money is being paid into a blocked account, while Ireland is appealing against the decision.

The 96-year-old, who spent most of his life in exile, was a key player in Romania's recent history.

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Ronnie O'Sullivan cruises past Michael White to reach the last 16 of the UK Championship, but Barry Hawkins loses to Thailand's Sunny Akani.

The BBC's Nawal al-Maghafi recalls interviewing the central figure in Yemen's modern history.

John Oliver and Dustin Hoffman have a heated discussion about allegations made against the actor.

At first the demolition of the Pontiac Silverdome didn't go as planned.

Saad Hariri's decision comes weeks after he announced he was quitting in a shock move.

The International Olympic Committee bans Russia from the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang.