BBC News
-
VIDEO: A history of calling Obama a Muslim September 18, 2015
After Donald Trump fails to correct one of his supporters calling Barack Obama a Muslim, we look back on the history of this phenomenon.
-
VIDEO: Stars of the Frankfurt Motor Show September 18, 2015
As the Frankfurt Motor Show draws to a close, Theo Leggett looks at what you could be driving away after that big lottery win.
-
VIDEO: Pianist of Yarmouk's journey to Europe September 18, 2015
Ayham al-Ahmad, the pianist of Yarmouk, records his journey, as he leaves Syria for Europe.
-
VIDEO: Pressure on Zagreb reception centres September 18, 2015
The BBC's Christian reports from one of the registration centres in and around the Croatia capital Zagreb.
-
VIDEO: Trump laughs off Obama 'Muslim' question September 18, 2015
Donald Trump is criticised for failing to correct a supporter who said US President Barack Obama was a Muslim and "not even an American".
-
VIDEO: Turkey-PKK conflict 'escalating fast' September 18, 2015
The number of policemen and soldiers who have been killed in Turkey since a ceasefire with Kurdish militant group the PKK broke down in July, has risen to more than 120.
-
VIDEO: German town 'running out of room' for migrants September 18, 2015
The BBC's Jenny Hill reports from the town of Rosenheim in Germany, where giant tents are being constructed to accommodate asylum seekers.
-
VIDEO: Waxworks unveiled of F1 stars Vettel and Hamilton September 18, 2015
As Singapore's Formula 1 Grand Prix gets into gear, the BBC's Rico Hizon meets two of the top challengers, Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel - in waxwork form.
-
VIDEO: Motor racing hopeful, but no driving licence September 17, 2015
Kenyan Tejas Hirani has won 48 motor-racing championships despite being just 17 and not yet having a driving licence.
Sub Sahara
– 2 MORE FRENCH ABDUCTED IN SOUTHERN SAHARA
Two French nationals have been kidnapped by armed men from a restaurant in Niger's capital, on Friday 01/07/2011. Continue reading
– BOKO HARAM
Boko Haram is an Islamic radical and militant group operating since 2002 in North and Central Nigeria, on the demographic border region between the Muslims in Nigeria. Continue reading
– ABDELHAMID ABOU ZEID
Abdelhamid Abou Zeid, born in Algeria in the small town of Touggourt, 600 km south of the capital Algiers, in 1966. Abdelhamid Abou Zeid became one of the most radical and violent leaders of MAGHREB al-Qaeda. Continue reading
– AL QAEDA CLAIMED ABDUCTION OF 5 FRENCHS
MAGHREB al-Qaeda (AQIM) has claimed, on Tuesday 09/21/2010, the abduction of five French nationals in Niger and said that it will make demands to France regarding them. Continue reading
– MAGHREB AL QAEDA KIDNAPPED 4 EUROPEANS
A spokesman claiming to represent MAGHREB AL-Qaeda has claimed, on Tuesday 12/08/2009, responsibility for the kidnappings last month of four Europeans in Mali and Mauritania. Continue reading
– MALI WOMEN’S RIGHTS
On Thursday 08/27/2009, the president of Mali, Amadou Toumani Toure, has announced that he is not going to sign the country's new family law. Continue reading
– HOSTAGE WERNER GREINER FREED
Werner Greiner, a Swiss national and a tour partner of Edwin dyer, held hostage in Mali since 01/22/2009 has been released by MAGHERIB al-Qaeda, a spokesman for the country's president has said on Sunday 07/12/2009. Continue reading
– DOZENS MALI SOLDIERS KILLED BY AFRICAN AL QAEDA
MAGHERIB al-Qaeda said, on Wednesday 07/08/2009, it had killed 28 soldiers in a remote desert region in northern Mali and taken a further three captive. Continue reading
– MAGHREB AL-QAEDA KILLED CHRIS LEGGETT
MAGHREB Al-Qaeda has claimed, on Thursday 06/25/2009, responsibility for the killing of an American aid worker, Christopher Leggett 39. He was shot dead in Mauritania, on Tuesday 06/23/2009. Continue reading
– EDWIN DYER ASSUMED DEAD
Downing Street said, on Wednesday 06/03/2009, there is "strong reason to believe" that a British citizen, Edwin Dyer, has been executed by Al Qaeda militants in North Africa. Continue reading