BBC (UK)
Tuesday, October 29, 2013 - 09:38
The three presiding judges have stepped down at Egypt's trial of Muslim Brotherhood leader Mohammed Badie and his two aides, halting the proceedings.
Tuesday, October 29, 2013 - 09:36
The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed 10 cases of polio in war-torn Syria - the first outbreak in the country in 14 years.
Tuesday, October 29, 2013 - 09:34
Hamad al-Naqi was convicted last year of insulting the Prophet Muhammad and the kings of Saudi Arabia and Bahrain on Twitter, among other charges.
Tuesday, October 29, 2013 - 09:23
The UN's special envoy in the Democratic Republic of Congo has told the organisation's Security Council that the M23 rebel movement is all but finished as a military threat.
Tuesday, October 29, 2013 - 09:20
An air strike in southern Somalia has killed two senior commanders of the militant Islamist group, al-Shabab, residents have told the BBC.
Tuesday, October 29, 2013 - 09:19
Two Kenyan soldiers have been sacked and jailed for looting during last month's attack on the Westgate shopping centre, the army chief has said.
Tuesday, October 29, 2013 - 09:10
Football star Yaya Toure has joined a UN campaign against poaching, warning the slaughter of elephants threatens their existence.
Monday, October 28, 2013 - 10:08
Police in Somalia have stormed the Mogadishu headquarters of the independent radio station, Shabelle, forcing it off the air.
Monday, October 28, 2013 - 09:04
International observers have described Madagascar's presidential election as free and transparent, as results slowly come through.
Monday, October 28, 2013 - 09:01
More than a million people have signed an online petition demanding justice after three men accused of brutally gang-raping a girl in Kenya were ordered to cut grass as punishment.