Health

Why did a Mexican hospital use unapproved device on 474 patients?

Patients demand justice 10 years after being implanted with unauthorised tube at flagship neurological institute.

Why did a Mexican hospital use unapproved device on 474 patients?

Refugees

'Greece's asylum system is breaking down again'

While Europe tightens restrictions on refugees, asylum seekers in Greece say there is no future in the country.

Refugees in Greece hopeless as Europe eyes more returns

India

Top India court calls for end to 'mobocracy', lynching

Supreme Court condemns 'horrendous acts' of mob violence after a spate of lynchings that have killed dozens this year.

India's top court demands new law to stop lynching

Asia

HRW urges Myanmar to address illegal land confiscations

Rights group calls on the government to compensate for illegally confiscated land, and enact laws to protect farmers.

HRW urges Myanmar to address illegal land confiscations

Israeli–Palestinian conflict

Palestinians demand Israel return bodies of loved ones

Under the slogan 'we want our children back', relatives call on Israel to return their loved ones' remains.

Palestinians demand Israel return bodies of loved ones

United States

Cornel West: 'Obama was never the revolutionary Mandela was'

Intellectual Cornel West discusses former US president Barack Obama's legacy and symbolism behind his rise to power.

Cornel West: 'Obama was never the revolutionary Mandela was'

Malaysia

Mahathir: 'Anwar Ibrahim will be the next prime minister'

The newly sworn-in prime minister of Malaysia, Mahathir Mohamad, talks controversies, new alliances and bygones.

Mahathir: 'Anwar Ibrahim will be the next prime minister'

Counting the Cost

China in the Middle East: Behind Xi's economic charm offensive

We examine why China is pledging billions of dollars in loans and aid to revive growth in the Middle East.

China in the Middle East: Behind Xi's economic charm offensive

Asia

UK lawyer alleges India deported him under Bangladesh pressure

Lord Alex Carlile, a member of the legal team of opposition BNP leader Khaleda Zia, was deported from New Delhi airport.

UK lawyer alleges India deported him under Bangladesh pressure

Human Rights

Algeria halts refugee expulsions to Sahara after outrage

Suspension comes after Associated Press report alleged Algeria abandoned 13,000 migrants and refugees in the Sahara.

Algeria halts refugee expulsions to Sahara after outrage

Cameroon

Cameroon probes video showing women, children being shot dead

Military denies involvement as Amnesty says it has 'credible evidence' suggesting perpetrators were Cameroonian soldiers

Cameroon probes video showing women, children being shot dead

Ukraine

Why Ukraine's sex workers seek safety in online forums

As police are accused of corruption and bribery against sex workers, women take to the internet to share advice.

Sex workers failed by state seek safety in online networks

Turkey

Turkey jails mine bosses over 2014 Soma accident

Court hands out hefty jail sentences over 2014 mining disaster in Soma, in which 301 people were killed.

Turkey mine bosses sentenced to up to 22 years over Soma disaster

India

Will India decriminalise gay sex?

Top court hears challenge to British colonial era-law that punishes same-sex relationships with up to 10 years in jail.

India same-sex relations: Will top court decriminalise gay sex?

Srebrenica

Remembering the Srebrenica genocide

A 360-degree virtual tour of the final resting place of 8,372 Muslims massacred during the Bosnian war.

Remembering the Srebrenica genocide