On 8 August 1988, the Burmese military cracked down on anti-government demonstrations, killing hundreds of protesters.

The BBC's Katy Watson speaks to supporters and opponents of the abortion bill ahead of a key vote.

Global music firms are seeing the money-making potential of Afrobeats stars.

Two animals died and 14 people were injured after hailstones reported to be the size of baseballs hit a zoo in Colorado.

The legendary Hollywood actress is lauded by the internet for her frank interview about the industry.

In 10 years Russia has wrenched South Ossetia away from Georgian influence.

Ten years ago the Games energised a rising China, but do locals still feel a legacy of hope?

Black-owned businesses in Brooklyn are challenging the perception that gentrification has pushed out African American entrepreneurs.

Tuna, a Chihuahua-Dachshund mix, has 1.9 million followers on Instagram.

A robot that can build small models from Lego may be a breakthrough for automated manufacturing.

Anna came to London from Romania in 2011 intending to study, but she was snatched off the street, flown to Ireland and sold for sex.

Why road safety is at the forefront of mass protests in recent days by students in Bangladesh

The US president said a meeting with Russian lawyers was to get dirt on Hillary Clinton.

"There isn't a person in New South Wales who isn't hoping to see some rain," its government says.

The president promises to unite the country and make changes to the controversial Farc peace deal.

Tanzeela Qambrani, from the tiny Sidi community, has ancestors who hailed from East Africa.

Peer calls for the Conservatives to take further action as the ex-foreign secretary stands by his comments.

The allegations add to earlier corruption charges as Mr Najib's dramatic fall from power continues.

The company's CEO says Alex Jones hasn't violated its rules, despite other tech giants dropping him.

Service in northern France commemorates first battle in offensive heralding the end of World War One.

An investigation found the practice of marking down women and some men began more than a decade ago.