China Bans the Ivory Trade

China announces a total ban on the ivory trade

President Obama Expels Russian Diplomats

President Obama has ordered the expulsion of 35 Russian diplomats.

US Secretary of State John Kerry's comments on Israel provoke an angry response.

Carrie Fisher dies; Monte dei Paschi's problems worse than thought; The Year of Anger

Rob Young looks back at dedicated World Service programmes from Malaysia and Vladivostok

Two of Europe's biggest banks have been whacked with massive fines

What is the current nuclear balance and what would expansion mean

Brazil's biggest construction firm has admitted to bribing officials to secure contracts.

Big changes in US energy policy coming both on renewables and offshore drilling.

Russia stands alongside Turkey, despite the murder of their Ambassador in Ankara