Trump names Lt Gen HR McMaster as national security adviser – BBC News
US President Donald Trump has named Lt Gen HR McMaster as his national security adviser. He will replace Lt Gen Michael Flynn who was fired after just three … source
Nigeria’s civil war explained – BBC News
It’s 50 years since the start of the Biafran war, one of Africa’s bloodiest post-independence conflicts. What was the Nigerian conflict about and why does its legacy … source
A condom to save a new mum’s life – BBC News
Many women in the developing world die because the equipment needed to stop bleeding during childbirth isn’t always available. But to prevent this happening … source
Saudi king ousts nephew for son – BBC News
Saudi Arabia’s king has appointed his son Mohammed bin Salman as crown prince – replacing his nephew, Mohammed bin Nayef, as first in line to the throne. source
Turkey coup: Man speaks after being run over by tank twice – BBC News
CCTV footage shows a man being run over by a tank twice during the attempted coup in Turkey in July 2016. A year on, BBC News spoke to the survivor,…
Syrian women ‘sexually exploited’ by aid workers – BBC News
The BBC has learned that women are being sexually exploited by local men delivering aid on behalf of the United Nations and international charities inside … source
2016 – BBC News – Russian Ambassador to Turkey Assassinated by Turkish Police Officer – 19/12/16
(BBC News, 19 Dec 2016) – A gunman has shot dead Russia’s ambassador to Turkey, Andrei Karlov, apparently in protest at Russia’s involvement in the Syrian … source
Japanese practising nuclear attack drills – BBC News
So far this year North Korea has carried out 14 missile tests, all of them fired towards the coast of Japan. Now for the first time in more than 70…
Qatar row: Arab states send list of steep demands- BBC News
Four Arab states have sent Qatar a list of 13 demands it must meet if it wants them to lift their sanctions. Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates and…
Jogger ‘pushed’ woman in front of bus – BBC News
A woman has escaped serious injury after appearing to be pushed by a jogger into the path of a bus. CCTV of the incident shows a man running along Putney…