Craig Taylor

Sixteen southern Africa countries say US and EU economic sanctions are harming the region.
BBC News – Africa

Months of political unrest in Hong Kong is prompting firms to question its appeal as a business hub.
BBC News – Business

Rashida Tlaib said permission to see family in the West Bank was subject to “oppressive conditions”.
BBC News – Middle East

Natalie Crichlow, who was looking after her disabled brother, dies nine days after the attack.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Russian crew are hailed as heroes for saving everyone aboard an Airbus jet hit by a flock of gulls.
BBC News – Europe

Newly-wed PC Andrew Harper was dragged along a road by a vehicle while investigating a burglary.
BBC News – UK

A judge in Gibraltar had ordered the release of the detained tanker a day before the warrant was issued.
BBC News – US & Canada

Senior commander Hemeti tells the BBC the military will abide by the deal to be signed on Saturday.
BBC News – Africa

Calls to reform the system are growing amid anger over rising fares and poor punctuality.
BBC News – Business

The British singer kisses a fan on the lips during a gig in the UAE, where homosexuality is illegal.
BBC News – Middle East

Evidence from the sole survivor of a Brazil torture centre could see a former sergeant jailed.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

At least 74 seek medical treatment after the landing in a cornfield near Moscow, officials say.
BBC News – Europe

The ship carrying Iranian oil was stopped by Royal Marines in July, triggering a standoff with Iran.
BBC News – UK

Donald Trump had said Israel should stop Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar from visiting.
BBC News – US & Canada

Onome Ebi is a Nigerian footballer. She tells the BBC how she manages her finances and plans ahead.
BBC News – Africa

Popular heavyweight champion returns to action this weekend, to defend his belt against Stipe Miocic.  The two have met previously and it was Cormier who came away with the title on that occasion.  The fight has b […]

Shevchenko Wins
The Octagon made its debut in Montevideo, Uruguay this past weekend, featured a championship main event bout between the head of division, Valentina Shevchenko and Liz Carmouche.  The two first […]

Financial markets have taken fright after the appearance of a trusted signal of an upcoming recession.
BBC News – Business

The social anthropologist’s alleged detention comes amid high tensions between Iran and the UK.
BBC News – Middle East

Both were exposed to the gas which can cause “dizziness, unconsciousness and death,” a report says.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean