Eric Jerome Dickey: Best-selling US author dies at 59

He wrote 30 novels about relationships and adventures involving young African American characters.


Dr Dre: Rap legend in hospital after brain aneurysm

The hip-hop star and producer says he is "doing great" and "getting excellent care".


Bird flu: India to cull poultry amid fears of virus

Avian flu has so far been detected in wild geese, crows and ducks in various parts of the country.


Lai Xiaomin: Criticism of death sentence on former Chinese tycoon

The harsh penalty for a former finance chief is a "major step backwards" says human rights groups.


Stuck in Taiwan, a Brit spearheads campaign to clean up river

Peter Lowe noticed the problem after getting stuck in Taiwan during the pandemic.


Lagos Third Mainland Bridge: Six months of traffic woe in Nigeria

Commuters in Nigeria's most populous city have been dealing with the partial closure of a busy link.


Coronavirus: Dutch shocked to be EU vaccination stragglers

Caution and bureaucracy have made the Dutch last in the EU to start vaccinating against Covid-19.


Palm cockatoo: Why a unique ‘drumming’ bird is in peril

The palm cockatoo is thought to be the only bird to use tools musically to attract a mate.


A tourist, in Afghanistan?

Conflict has made Afghanistan an unlikely tourist destination, but a blogger is bucking the trend.


Can rebel Republicans overturn the election?

Congress is in the spotlight as it meets in a joint session this week to count the electoral votes.