At least 100 killed in air raids, shelling and rocket fire since Friday as government forces and rebels battle.

01 May 2016 09:40 GMT | Aleppo Bombing, War & Conflict, Middle East, Syria's Civil War

President Kenyatta sets fires to biggest stockpile of ivory tusks ever destroyed, in statement against ivory trade.

01 May 2016 08:22 GMT | Environment, Wildlife, Africa, Kenya

Lebanon's 408km of railway once connected the country to its neighbours, but today the train stations stand abandoned.

01 May 2016 05:13 GMT | Middle East, Lebanon

by Changiz M Varzi

Behind the high walls of Panevezys Correctional Facility are women, teenagers, even mothers with children.

30 Apr 2016 10:50 GMT | Europe

It's been a century since Ottoman troops defeated the British in Iraq and captured 13,309 soldiers, including 6 generals and 476 officers.

29 Apr 2016 07:55 GMT | War & Conflict, Middle East, Turkey