Violent clashes have broken out in Bolivia amid ongoing confusion about the result of Sunday’s presidential election. At first, it looked like it would go to a second round between President Evo Morales and his rival Carlos Mesa. But then it appeared that Mr Morales would win outright – sparking suspicion and protests. Demonstrators set […]
Emperor Naruhito and his wife Empress Masako were unveiled on their respective thrones in an elaborate ceremony held in the Japanese capital Tokyo. After the emperor read out a formal proclamation, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe delivered a congratulatory address, ending with shouts of “Banzai, banzai!”, which means “long live the emperor”. Read more: Japan’s emperor […]
University students in Europe and the US are paying Kenyans to do their academic work for them. The global market for academic writing is estimated to be worth $1bn (£770m) annually. For some, ghost-writing university essays for students who don’t have the time or desire to do them can be lucrative, especially in countries with […]
University students in Europe and the US are paying Kenyans to do their academic work for them. The global market for academic writing is estimated to be worth $1bn (£770m) annually. For some, ghostwriting university essays for students who don’t have the time or desire to do them can be lucrative, especially in countries with […]
Japan’s Empress Masako is only the second commoner to hold the title, after her husband Naruhito took the Chrysanthemum Throne. The pressures of royal life have taken a considerable toll on her and she struggled publicly with mental health, but now seems to be getting a chance to put her extensive diplomacy skills to use. […]
University students in Europe and the US are paying Kenyans to do their academic work for them. The global market for academic writing is estimated to be worth $1bn (£770m) annually. For some, ghostwriting university essays for students who don’t have the time or desire to do them can be lucrative, especially in countries with […]
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A temporary truce has put a end to fierce fighting in northern Syria, after Turkey launched an offensive on 9 October. Turkey says the move, which took place after a US troop withdrawal, aims to create a 32km (20-mile) ‘safe zone’ in areas of Kurdish control. The BBC’s Aleem Maqbool meets a bereaved mother, fleeing […]
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A temporary truce has put a end to fierce fighting in northern Syria, after Turkey launched an offensive on 9 October. Turkey says the move, which took place after a US troop withdrawal, aims to create a 32km (20-mile) ‘safe zone’ in areas of Kurdish control. The BBC’s Aleem Maqbool meets a bereaved mother, fleeing […]
