Boeing's 737 MAX 8 in spotlight after second fatal crash

Singapore, Indonesia, Ethiopia and China grounded fleets of Boeing 737 MAX 8 after the crash of a new passenger jet that killed all 157 people on board.

Smartphone sent into sky for record attempt

A smartphone attached to a weather balloon was sent into the skies in Sweden in an attempt to set the record for the highest livestream from a phone.

Tasked with resolving the Gulf dispute, why did Anthony Zinni resign?

A retired four star marine general who served in the Middle East and criticised the Iraq war, Zinni gave up on brokering peace between the estranged gulf allies.

Hong Kong Protests: Protest leaders reject Lam's offer for dialogue

Protest leaders in Hong Kong have rejected an inquiry into police violence during weeks of anti-Beijing rallies. They say the investigation has no independence and lacks credibility. And as Liz Maddock reports, they've pledged to continue a peaceful path...

International Women's Day: Women's convoy calls to free Syrian prisoners

An all-women international convoy is calling for the release of thousands of women imprisoned by the Syrian regime. The convoy arrived in the Turkish city of Antakya on International Women's Day. Shamim Chowdhury met the participants

Uhuru Kenyatta: Man of a colourful background

US-educated multi-millionaire, Kenyatta hopes to win a second and final five-year term in Kenya's presidential elections.

Indonesia's Garuda cancels Boeing 737 order after crashes

"The reason is that Garuda passengers in Indonesia have lost trust and no longer have the confidence" in the plane, Garuda spokesman Ikhsan Rosan said.

Bomb attack in southeastern Turkey leaves 4 dead, 8 injured

The explosion took place on a highway in Mardin as a vehicle carrying soldiers and village guards was passing by.

8 things to know about Egypt's ailing tourism industry

Cairo says it is making efforts to revive its tourism industry that has suffered after years of political instability and security concerns.

Britain's main opposition gears up for June 8 elections

With the loss of traditional Labour seats and low poll ratings, some analysts predict the outcome of the upcoming election could deal a major blow to the party.

Former FBI director Comey to testify on June 8

James Comey is expected to be questioned about the circumstances of his firing and allegations that Trump has tried to stifle the agency's investigation.

Money Talks: Kenya elections to be held on August 8

The race between president Uhuru Kenyatta and opposition leader Raila Odinga appears to be tightening ahead of Kenya's general elections, with analysts predicting a runoff. Both leading candidates have refused to appear in a televised debate. The economy...