World BBC World Commonwealth countries where it is illegal to be gay 20 Apr 2018 - 13:43:26 Many Commonwealth countries have laws in place that criminalise homosexuality. Read More
World BBC World Meesha Shafi: Pakistan actress says pop star Ali Zafar harassed her 20 Apr 2018 - 13:25:48 Reluctant Fundamentalist actress Meesha Shafi says singer Ali Zafar sexually harassed her. Read More
World BBC World North and South Korea set up hotline ahead of summit 20 Apr 2018 - 12:53:35 The leaders of the North and South are about to hold their first summit in over a decade. Read More
World BBC World France to ban use of meat terms to describe vegetable-based products 20 Apr 2018 - 12:48:35 Makers of meat-free foods to be banned from using terms like sausages or steaks to describe products. Read More
World BBC World Lois Riess: Woman who 'murdered victim and stole her identity' arrested 20 Apr 2018 - 12:43:33 Lois Reiss is arrested in Texas after a nationwide manhunt following the murder of two people. Read More
World BBC World Walter Moody: Alabama executes 83-year-old 20 Apr 2018 - 12:17:33 Walter Moody was the oldest prisoner to be executed since the US reinstated the death penalty in 1976. Read More
World BBC World Tammy Duckworth's newborn makes history at US Senate vote 20 Apr 2018 - 12:08:17 Tammy Duckworth's daughter was allowed into the US Congress' upper chamber after a rule change. Read More
World BBC World Why a coat worn to meet the Queen makes New Zealand swell with pride 20 Apr 2018 - 11:49:56 New Zealand's porime minister dons a Maori korowai, steeped in tradition and cultural significance. Read More
World BBC World School shooting: US students to walk out on Columbine anniversary 20 Apr 2018 - 11:19:48 Students plan the nationwide demonstration from 10:00 on the Columbine massacre anniversary. Read More
World BBC World Prince's original recording of Nothing Compares 2 U is finally released 20 Apr 2018 - 11:18:32 The star's original version of the song was recorded six years before Sinead O'Connor made it a hit. Read More
World BBC World Is East Africa ready for kitenge Fridays? 20 Apr 2018 - 10:04:28 The East African Community has recommended that people in the region wear colourful cotton fabric on Fridays. Read More
World BBC World Basque group Eta apologises for role in Spain conflict 20 Apr 2018 - 09:42:44 The Basque armed group is expected to announce its dissolution next month. Read More
