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Afghanistan twin quakes kill at least 22 in poorest areas January 18, 2022
Officials say the death toll could rise from two earthquakes which hit the north-west of the nation.
Tonga runway ash blocks New Zealand air relief January 18, 2022
After the tsunami New Zealand promises aid, but ash on Tonga's runway is hindering relief efforts.
Hong Kong police charge two former aircrew over Covid rules January 18, 2022
If convicted, the two former flight attendants could face up to six months in prison.
Collarwali: Remembering India’s ‘super mum’ tigress January 18, 2022
Charismatic Collarwali played a key role in boosting tiger numbers and made her sanctuary famous.
Tonga tsunami: Anxious wait for news after Tonga cut off January 17, 2022
Several days on, the scale of the damage is unclear, with communications extremely limited.
No general ticket sale for Beijing Olympics January 17, 2022
Organisers of this year's Winter Olympics in Beijing have cancel plans to sell tickets to the general public as part of strict Covid-19 restrictions in the Chinese capital.
Covid: Beijing city urges end to overseas deliveries over Omicron January 17, 2022
Health officials in the Chinese capital say a local woman may have been infected after opening a parcel.
Djokovic back in Serbia after Australia deportation over visa row January 17, 2022
The tennis star arrives in Belgrade after being deported from Australia over his Covid vaccination status.
Novak Djokovic: What next for 20-time Grand Slam champion after Australia row? January 17, 2022
Novak Djokovic has been deported from Australia following the row over a vaccine exemption. What happens next for the Serb?
Why satellites are key to understanding Pacific volcano January 17, 2022
When the huge eruption happened over the weekend, a fleet of spacecraft overhead gathered key data.
BBC's Indian Sportswoman of the Year contest returns January 17, 2022
The nominees of the award, which honours India's finest sportswomen, will be announced in February.
North Korea fires missiles again amid unusual flurry of tests January 17, 2022
It has conducted four launches in two weeks - an unusual frequency for this time of the year.
China cuts interest rates as economic growth slows January 17, 2022
Compared to a year earlier, the economy grew 4% in the last three months of 2021, official figures show.
Virat Kohli: Why quitting was the only option for ‘cornered’ captain January 17, 2022
Sports writer Suresh Menon reflects on the career of Indian Test cricket's most successful captain.
Colombo Port City: A new Dubai or a Chinese enclave? January 17, 2022
China is helping Sri Lanka build a new city to rival global offshore centres. Who will it benefit?
Colombo Port: The city that will change Sri Lanka forever January 17, 2022
Colombo Port City, which Sri Lanka is building with Chinese help, aims to rival Dubai or Hong Kong.
Pacific volcano: New Zealand sends flight to assess Tonga damage January 16, 2022
Up to 80,000 people could be affected after tsunami waves caused "significant damage" to Tonga.
Novak Djokovic: The visa drama in 90 seconds January 16, 2022
Deported from Australia and unable to defend his Open title, how did it get to this point?
Novak Djokovic: The politics behind Australia's decision January 14, 2022
The decision to cancel his visa for the second time is largely about saving face in an election year.
Novak Djokovic: The twists and turns of his Australia mess January 14, 2022
What was meant to be the start of a new year of tennis glory has turned into a global controversy.

Beckham stars as Rams outclass Cardinals to set up meeting with Brady's Bucs January 18, 2022
Odell Beckham Jr scored the first play-off touchdown of his career to set the Los Angeles Rams on course for a 34-11 win over the Arizona Cardinals.
Afghanistan twin quakes kill at least 22 in poorest areas January 18, 2022
Officials say the death toll could rise from two earthquakes which hit the north-west of the nation.
Tonga runway ash blocks New Zealand air relief January 18, 2022
After the tsunami New Zealand promises aid, but ash on Tonga's runway is hindering relief efforts.
Hong Kong police charge two former aircrew over Covid rules January 18, 2022
If convicted, the two former flight attendants could face up to six months in prison.
Dean Verberckmoes: Police find body of Belgian four-year old January 18, 2022
Dean Verberckmoes disappeared last week, sparking a major search in Belgium and the Netherlands.
Russia-Ukraine crisis: UK sending weapons to defend Ukraine, says defence secretary January 18, 2022
The defence secretary says he is sending short-range anti-tank missiles amid Russian invasion fears.
Plastic crisis needs binding treaty, report says January 18, 2022
Pollution from plastics is a global emergency in need of a robust UN treaty, according to a report.
Anti-vax protests: ‘Sovereign citizens’ fight UK Covid vaccine rollout January 18, 2022
Activists with anti-vax beliefs are taking "direct action" against hospitals and schools.
Cate Blanchett: I dressed up as my daughter's teacher in lockdown January 18, 2022
The actress discusses her new film Nightmare Alley and the unlikely role she took on during lockdown.
How Nigeria succeeded in clipping Twitter's wings January 18, 2022
Some fear that Twitter agreeing to new rules in Nigeria may encourage others to restrict social media.
Collarwali: Remembering India’s ‘super mum’ tigress January 18, 2022
Charismatic Collarwali played a key role in boosting tiger numbers and made her sanctuary famous.
Mexico missing: 'If I find a body, I recover a piece of my son' January 18, 2022
With nearly 100,000 disappeared people in Mexico, families have taken on the search themselves.
Purges and piranhas: Why we love a crazy North Korea story January 18, 2022
North Korea is frequently the subject of news stories in Western media. But many stories are unfounded or blown out of proportion.
Texas synagogue siege: Rabbi describes escape from gunman January 17, 2022
Charlie Cytron-Walker was one of four people taken hostage by British citizen Malik Faisal Akram.
BBC licence fee to be frozen at £159 for two years, government confirms January 17, 2022
Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries outlined the settlement in the House of Commons on Monday.
Bayern Munich's Lewandowski wins Best Fifa men's award January 17, 2022
Bayern Munich and Poland striker Robert Lewandowski is named the Best Fifa Men's Player of the Year.
A community's grief over murdered teacher January 17, 2022
Ashling Murphy's priest reflects on a community's grief ahead of the murdered teacher's funeral.
Anne Frank betrayal suspect identified after 77 years January 17, 2022
A new investigation identifies a suspect who may have told the Nazis about the Jewish diarist's hideout.
Barcelona's Putellas wins Best Fifa award & Hayes named best coach January 17, 2022
Barcelona midfielder Alexia Putellas is named the Best Fifa Women's Player of the Year.
Russia-Ukraine crisis: Why Brussels fears Europe is 'closest to war' in decades January 17, 2022
Fears are rising over Russia's plans to shake up the region, writes BBC Europe editor Katya Adler.

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