India on alert after oil spill in Sundarbans
Big spill hits Sundarban tidal mangrove forests in Bangladesh
Syrian rebel "hell cannons" kill 300 civilians - monitoring group
In Aleppo, the so-called "hell cannons" have been fired on government-held districts
Syrian refugees tell their stories of loss through ancient Greek play
"We wanted to deliver a certain image to the people so they see us and the Syrian refugees in another way from the image they usually look at" - performer
Women's safety in focus as Uber rivals race across Southeast Asia
Rape accusation against Uber driver in New Delhi has thrown taxi apps under the spotlight
EU resumes aid to Mali, halted over suspected irregularities
Mali faces risks from its unstable security situation and Ebola epidemic - IMF
China to place permanent anti-graft teams in major departments
Teams will be based in cabinet office and parliament, as well as party's powerful organisation department
Japan LGBT candidate hopes to raise awareness in election campaign
Homosexuality is not a crime in Japan but many LGBT people face discrimination in schools, workplace and home
As Japan burns more coal, climate policies under pressure
Japan faces calls from other big economies like China to set fresh emissions targets as it replaces nuclear
Saudi King gives $35 mln grant for Ebola fight
Islamic Development Bank will setup treatment centres in Sierra Leone, Guinea, Liberia and Mali
Kerry feels heat on Keystone oil pipeline at UN climate talks
Demonstrators urge Obama administration to reject Keystone oil pipeline