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Ghana's Cathedral Project reveals the convergence of church and state

The country’s massive cathedral project sheds light on the deep links between Pentecostal, Evangelist leaders and the political elite.

Is development boosting a spike in suicides in a remote Pakistani region?

Pakistan's neglected Thar desert region suffers from every development hurdle you can name, but its recently accelerated growth is leaving its residents further behind.

Ciao, Mario: ECB's Draghi hands baton to Lagarde

After a career breaking glass ceilings to join a tiny global elite, Christine Lagarde will bring experience of cool-headed crisis fighting to her job as first female head of the European Central Bank.

Philippine police chief resigns amid drug allegations

General Oscar Albayalde's resignation came after he was accused of involvement in the selling of confiscated drugs, an allegation he denies.

Japan's Abe drafts rising star Koizumi, allies in broad cabinet reshuffle

The spectacular appointment as environment minister of the telegenic Shinjiro Koizumi, the 38-year-old son of much-loved former PM Junichiro Koizumi, set tongues wagging in Tokyo political classes as the Abe era draws to a close.

Nissan CEO Saikawa admits receiving excess pay

Hiroto Saikawa, the chief executive of scandal-plagued Nissan, acknowledged receiving inappropriate payments from the Japanese automaker but denied he ordered it or knew about it.

Israeli strikes make no military gains, but will be heard in Washington

Israel's military actions targeting Lebanon could be cannon fodder for the Trump administration to use in its anti-Iran campaign.

Italy's president accepts Conte's resignation, calls for consultations

Announcing his resignation, Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte made a blistering attack on his own interior minister, Matteo Salvini, accusing him of sinking the ruling coalition and endangering the economy for personal and political gain.

Deadly violence mars start of Afghan election season

The start of Afghanistan's election season was marred by deadly violence, just hours after President Ashraf Ghani insisted "peace is coming" to the war-torn nation.

Latest peace talks with Taliban 'most productive' so far - US envoy

US and Taliban officials will reconvene on Tuesday to continue peace talks described as the "most productive session" by the top US negotiator Zalmay Khalilzad leading the discussions to end the Afghan war.

One protester dies as DRC police break up banned anti-govt marches

A demonstrator was shot at a banned march in the eastern city of Goma. Police forces try to break up marches in different cities of the country.

Dozens killed in foiled Ethiopia coup attempt - authorities

The regional government in Kenya’s Amhara said that armed militia killed several dozens of people when they attacked the police headquarters, ruling party headquarters, and president's office during the coup attempt.