Talks between Armenian leaders break down amid protests
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-43854352http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-43854352
The prime minister walks out of a televised meeting denouncing the opposition leader's "blackmail".
Sun, 22 Apr 2018 08:11:57 GMT
China dragon boat accident leaves 17 dead
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-43854980http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-43854980
The accident during race practice on a river in China may have been caused by a strong current.
Sun, 22 Apr 2018 07:14:09 GMT
Mini-Me Austin Powers actor Verne Troyer dies aged 49
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-43853755http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-43853755
The actor, who also appeared on a number of TV shows, was admitted to hospital earlier this month.
Sun, 22 Apr 2018 02:19:53 GMT
Palestinian lecturer and Hamas member killed in Malaysia
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-43851065http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-43851065
Malaysian officials say the suspects are believed to have links to a foreign intelligence service.
Sat, 21 Apr 2018 16:11:49 GMT
Barbara Bush funeral: 1,500 pay tribute to former first lady
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-43851530http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-43851530
President Trump did not join four ex-presidents at the former first lady's service in Texas.
Sat, 21 Apr 2018 18:52:03 GMT
Nicaraguan authorities call for peace after deadly protests
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-43846643http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-43846643
President Ortega says he could review pension reforms, but business leaders refuse to join talks.
Sun, 22 Apr 2018 01:50:14 GMT
India introduces death penalty for child rapists
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-43850476http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-43850476
The change to the penal code comes amid nationwide outrage over high-profile cases of child rape.
Sat, 21 Apr 2018 14:06:47 GMT
Syria 'chemical' attack: Experts finally visit Douma site
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-43850979http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-43850979
International experts make a much-delayed examination of the site of a suspected attack in Douma.
Sat, 21 Apr 2018 16:54:10 GMT
Avicii's music 'will live forever': Tributes paid to the Swedish DJ
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-43849544http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-43849544
It's not yet known how he died but he had been suffering from severe pancreatitis.
Sat, 21 Apr 2018 09:48:41 GMT
Barcelona win Copa del Rey
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43845692http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43845692
Barcelona turn on the style to hammer Sevilla and win the Copa del Rey for the fourth successive season.
Sat, 21 Apr 2018 21:22:52 GMT
Avicii remembered by fans in Stockholm
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-43852938http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-43852938
Thousands gathered in the city's Sergels Torg plaza to remember the Swedish musician, who died on Friday.
Sat, 21 Apr 2018 19:17:16 GMT
ICYMI: Baby love and a centenarian pianist
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-43845548http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-43845548
A baby gorilla and centenarian pianist are among the stories you might have missed this week.
Sun, 22 Apr 2018 07:14:38 GMT
Mia Khalifa filmed a porn scene where she was wearing a hijab.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-norfolk-43850228http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-norfolk-43850228
Former porn star Mia Khalifa says she received abuse after she filmed a porn scene wearing a hijab.
Sat, 21 Apr 2018 11:23:37 GMT
Is hate speech law killing German comedy?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-43831620http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-43831620
Comedians in Germany have been caught up in the county’s strict online hate speech laws.
Fri, 20 Apr 2018 23:16:45 GMT
The best and worst space films, according to Nasa
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The best and worst space films, according to Nasa
Sat, 21 Apr 2018 08:04:52 GMT
Tourist takes crowdfunded trip to British islands
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-jersey-43842740http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-jersey-43842740
American Joe Hill thought a Facebook group for Jersey, the Channel Island, was for New Jersey.
Fri, 20 Apr 2018 23:05:43 GMT
Over 2,000 US schools walk out over gun violence
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-43842691http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-43842691
Students were demanding gun legislation that promotes school safety, 19 years since the Columbine massacre.
Fri, 20 Apr 2018 21:10:46 GMT
Kyrgyz mayor dons fake beard to tour city in disguise
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-news-from-elsewhere-43836599http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-news-from-elsewhere-43836599
Bishkek's first citizen says he wears a fake beard so that he can see the city's problems first-hand.
Fri, 20 Apr 2018 14:01:28 GMT
Australians split over plans to trap urban peacocks
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-news-from-elsewhere-43813744http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-news-from-elsewhere-43813744
City councils want to stop the bird population from growing and damaging the local ecosystem.
Wed, 18 Apr 2018 13:58:29 GMT
Czech rum gets stay of execution after EU ruling
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-news-from-elsewhere-43808436http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-news-from-elsewhere-43808436
European Union gives manufacturers five years to replace ingredient of popular drink which has been linked to cancer.
Wed, 18 Apr 2018 11:29:49 GMT
How leisure time is changing for North Korea's privileged
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-42910896http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-42910896
The way Pyongyang's middle-class enjoy themselves is changing, but rural areas continue to miss out.
Sat, 21 Apr 2018 23:03:37 GMT
Pakistan's Ziarat: An ancient juniper forest and its living fossils
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-43660466http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-43660466
Mature trees at Ziarat in Balochistan are often thousands of years old, but many end up as firewood.
Sat, 21 Apr 2018 23:11:59 GMT
Letter from Africa: The teenager fighting school bus sex pests
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-43836572http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-43836572
How one girl started an app to stop harassment of students on the commute to school in Tanzania.
Sat, 21 Apr 2018 23:15:45 GMT
'The largest foreign bribery case in history'
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-43825294http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-43825294
Brazil's Odebrecht scandal is one of the biggest corporate corruption cases in history.
Sat, 21 Apr 2018 23:55:45 GMT
Salisbury attack: Russian TV's claims about poisoning
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-43835774http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-43835774
What happened in Salisbury has been disputed by Russian journalists.
Sun, 22 Apr 2018 00:00:16 GMT