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As the boycott of Qatar by four of its neighbours enters a third calendar year, what is its continuing impact?

The wave of protests threatening President Bashir's 30-year rule have been caused by an economic decline.

Albanians and Serbs lead separate lives in Bujanovac - but now a deal could change its borders.

Michael Johnson tells BBC Sport of the fear and uncertainty that has entered his world since suffering a mini stroke in September.

Fed up of non-Africans telling African stories, three friends decided to create their own anthology.

Becky started up the Anti Diet Riot Club to fight back against society's "diet culture".

Soldiers have been stationed at this base for a month - but already their future in the region is in doubt.

Meet the social media superstars who are increasingly suffering from mental health problems.

Dozens of the animals are blocking traffic and disrupting businesses in a town in Newfoundland.

Three workers left unpaid by the US shutdown tell how they're struggling to settle the bills.

Chinese President Xi Jinping said he hoped the two leaders "meet each other halfway", state media reported.

Opposition leader Felix Tshisekedi's historic victory is denounced as a fraud by the runner-up.

The pilot lowered the tilted helicopter until its nose was almost touching the snow.

A pet food manufacturer says switching to a dog food made of soldier flies will protect the environment.

Theresa May widens her search for backing - but union bosses say her deal is not good enough.

Actress Ashley Judd's sexual harassment case against the Hollywood mogul is rejected by a court.

The rivalry between Amazon and Google's voice assistants is in full swing at the Las Vegas tech show.

Rare paint particles found in the teeth of a medieval nun indicate that she was an unknown illustrator of sacred texts.

A campaign raises huge sums to spare women from serving jail terms over fines they cannot pay.

Andy Murray will face Roberto Bautista Agut in the Australian Open first round, while Kyle Edmund also has a tricky opener against Tomas Berdych.