Tributes pour in as Oman mourns sultan

Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionWho was Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said?World leaders and the people of Oman have paid tributes to Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said, the Arab world's…

Irans leaders face pressure over downed plane

Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionStudents at Shahid Beheshti university in Tehran refused to walk over US and Israeli flags in an apparent show of defiance against Iran's governmentIran's leaders have faced…

Colombia foils bid to assassinate ex-Farc leader

Image copyright EPA Image caption Timochenko is now president of a political party, which is also called Farc Colombian police say they have foiled an attempt to assassinate the former head of the now demobilised…

What to look out for in the Oscar…

Image copyright Sony/Entertainment One/Warner Bros Image caption Left-right: Once Upon A Time... in Hollywood, 1917 and Joker could be strong contenders This year's Oscar nominations will be announced later, with Once Upon A Time In…

Retired Pope warns against celibacy change

Image copyright Reuters Image caption Pope Benedict (R), who retired in 2013, said he could not remain silent on the issue of priestly celibacy Retired Pope Benedict XVI has issued a defence of priestly celibacy…

Philippine Taal volcano begins spewing lava

Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionTime-lapse of lighting storm swirling round Philippine volcanoA volcano in the Philippines has begun spewing lava, as authorities warn that a "hazardous eruption" is possible "within hours…

Japanese billionaire seeks partner for Moon trip

Media playback is unsupported on your device Media caption'Why I've bought a ticket to fly to the Moon'Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa is looking for a female "life partner" to accompany him on Space X's maiden…