2016-10-21

World

James Nachtwey: we must think deeply before people commit to war

*James Nachtwey is one of the greatest photographers of our time.

21/10/2016

Cult

Norah Jones returns to piano in album 'Day Breaks'

Nine-time Grammy award winner Norah Jones is back with her sixth album ‘Day Breaks’.

21/10/2016

Japan

Strong but shallow earthquake rocks western Japan

There were no immediate reports of casualties or major damage following the 6.6 magnitude tremor.

21/10/2016

Italy

Libya seeks Italian help to curb migrant numbers

Libya and Italy are reportedly close to a deal aimed at curbing the number of migrants and refugees crossing the Mediterranean.

21/10/2016

South Africa

South Africa to withdraw from the ICC

The country's Justice Minister, Michael Masutha, says the court's obligations are no consistent with legislation granting diplomatic immunity to sitting leaders.

21/10/2016

Haiti

Video: Inside hurricane-ravaged Haiti hospital

The maternity unit at Beaumont hospital in Grand’ Anse, Haiti, lies in ruin.

21/10/2016

Iraq

Iraqi city of Kirkuk attacked by suspected ISIL fighters

Fighting has broken out in Iraq’s northern city of Kirkuk after suspected ISIL gunmen attacked several buildings, including a police compound and power station.

21/10/2016

Venezuela

Venezuela suspends recall referendum plans

It has sparked an outcry from the opposition, who have accused the Socialist government of dictatorial tactics.

21/10/2016

Cinema

'Chouf': a bitter plunge into Marseille's underworld

Is it possible to break the cycle and leave behind your tough suburb, your ‘quartier nord’ as they call it in Marseille?

21/10/2016

Philippines

Does killing drug dealers work?

President Duterte of the Philippines interprets the term “war on drugs” literally.

21/10/2016

USA

Trump and Clinton trade jokes and insults at charity dinner

A day after their third and final presidential debate, rivals Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump have poked fun at each other at a charity dinner in New York.

21/10/2016

Belgium

EU summit hears list of Russia's misdemeanour ahead of tricky period

The EU faces a tough short-term future with Russia, Brexit and migrants all snapping away at unity, which the latest summit hopes to repair.

21/10/2016

Iraq

Iraqi army claims victory on road to Mosul

Iraqi forces report faster than expected progress in the battle for Mosul, Iraq's second city, held for the last two years by ISIL.

21/10/2016

Lebanon

Hariri gambles on Aoun to break Lebanon political deadlock

Saad Hariri has taken a bold gamble endorsing Michel Aoun for Lebanon's presidency. Despite Aoun's closeness to nemesis Hezbollah, Hariri may pick up the prime minister's job.

21/10/2016

China

'There are three of us against the world - It's the only way'

The president of the Philippines has announced his country will abandon its longstanding ally the United States and embrace China instead.

21/10/2016

Mexico

Mexican judge shot dead as El Chapo's extradition to US confirmed

A Mexican court orders notorious drugs lord El Chapo can be extradited to the USA

21/10/2016

Economy

Greece's economic boost from refugee aid

The challenge of dealing with thousands of refugees could have a silver lining for Greece with emergency aid money boosting the country's economy.

21/10/2016

Sport

Double Olympic ski champion Tina Maze hangs up her skis

Two-time Olympic alpine skiing champion Tina Maze has announced her retirement from the sport.

21/10/2016