China blocks UN condemnation of Myanmar coup
The fate of political leader Suu Kyi remains unclear as civilian disobedience gathers pace.
Russia: Mass detentions after Putin critic Navalny jailed
Nearly 1,400 people are held after opposition leader Alexei Navalny is jailed, rights monitors say.
Cape cormorants: Caring for South Africa's chicks abandoned in wild
Rescuers come to the aid of hundreds of baby Cape cormorants abandoned by their parents.
India farmer protests: 'War-like fortification' to protect Delhi
Barricades of iron spikes, breeze blocks and barbed wire are in place to keep out striking farmers.
Jeff Bezos to step down as Amazon chief executive
The Amazon founder becomes executive chairman, a move he says will allow him to focus on other ventures.
Putin critic Navalny jailed in Russia despite protests
Alexei Navalny had returned to Russia after treatment in Germany for Novichok poisoning.
Dolly Parton 'turned down' Presidential Medal of Freedom twice
The singer revealed she rejected the offers made by President Trump - but not for political reasons.
Impeachment: House lays out case against Trump
Democrats will argue the former president committed impeachable offences for his role in the riot.
Two FBI agents shot dead and three hurt during Florida raid
The gunfight took place at an upscale gated community while agents were investigating child abuse.
Tigray crisis: Ethiopia region at risk of huge 'humanitarian disaster'
Opposition parties in the conflict-hit Ethiopian region urge the international community to intervene.