Battle for Mosul

Mosul offensive marches on amid fierce ISIL pushback

Iraqi forces fight their way towards centre of Mosul amid suicide bombings with thousands trapped in urban warfare.

Human Rights

UK politicians approve 'extreme surveillance' law

The Investigatory Powers Bill legitimises previously murky data-collection practices.

The Listening Post

German media: Reporting the rise of the right

We look at claims from Germany's anti-immigrant party about media bias and alleged failure to report objectively.

Poverty & Development

Dangerously cheap: Kenya's illegal abortions

An upcoming battle in Kenyan courts could determine future access to safe, legal abortions for women there.

Human Rights

Turkey: Bill to quash child sex convictions protested

Thousands march against the bill seeking to overturn men's convictions for child sex assaults if they marry victims.

Turkey

Turkey: Refugees set deportation centre on fire, escape

Around 50 people start fire in central Istanbul building before escaping, Turkish media reports.

Inside Story

Healing the wounds of abuse in Tunisia

The Truth and Dignity Commission in Tunisia investigates 62,000 cases of government abuse.

Refugees

Greece: Souda refugee camp on Chios island attacked

Tensions rise in Chios as refugee camp comes under suspected far-right attack with Molotov bombs and massive stones.

Donald Trump

Jewish activist vows solidarity with Muslims in the US

Head of Anti-Defamation League pledges to register as Muslim, if Donald Trump creates a database of Muslim Americans.

War & Conflict

Week in Pictures: From Mosul front line to Brazil

A photo round-up of some of last week's key events, from protest by civil servants in Brazil to Greece student uprising.

Special series

Circle of Poison

A look at the powerful pesticide industry, its effect on the developing world and how small farmers are fighting back.

Mexico

Mexico: New plan to help citizens in US after Trump win

Foreign ministry announces new services, including consular support, passport processing and 24-hour legal advice.

Human Rights

HRW: Mass grave holding 300 former Iraqi police found

Human Rights Watch says ISIL fighters might be responsible for the deaths of more than 300 former officers near Mosul.