Rescuers comb through flash flood debris in search of survivors
At least 15 people are feared dead in fresh flash floods triggered by intense rain in Pakistan's north-western region, that's...
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Peruvian woman arrested in Bali for smuggling drugs in sex toy
A Peruvian woman has been accused of attempting to smuggle $70,000-worth (£52,000) of cocaine and ecstasy into Bali, concealed in...
Guns, Race, and Profit: The Pain of America’s Other Epidemic
BOGALUSA, La. — Less than a mile from a century-old mill that sustained generations in this small town north of...
Destruction in Pakistan after flash floods that have killed hundreds
Flash floods in northwest Pakistan have destroyed homes, swept away vehicles and left widespread destruction.At least 314 people have been...
China and India should be partners, not adversaries says foreign minister
India and China should view each other as "partners" rather than "adversaries or threats", Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said...
Hong Kong summons UK, Australia envoys over asylum for activists
Getty ImagesTony Chung, who founded a pro-independence student group, has been granted asylum in the UKTwo pro-democracy activists in Hong...
Why India tops the list of abandoned sailors
Neyaz FarooqueeBBC News, DelhiBBCAn Indian crew member of Anka cargo vessel, which is abandoned at an Ukrainian port since AprilManas...
Fake expiry labels found in Japanese convenience store’s onigiri
A Japanese convenience store chain has suspended the sale of rice balls or onigiri and other deli items at 1,600...
Women trapped in the mental health system
Mahjooba NowrouziBBC Afghan Service, in KabulBBCBBC visited a mental health centre that is struggling to cope with the number of...
Hundreds killed within days in rain-related incidents
Azizullah KhanBBC Urdu, reporting from BunerGavin ButlerBBC News, SingaporeBBCAt least 314 people have been killed and 156 injured due to...
