zimbabwe Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai and his wife, Susan, were involved in an automobile accident

A combination of the global economic crisis and soaring Chinese demand for ivory has prompted a "dramatic and alarming" surge in elephant poaching in Kenya. "This is something we have not seen for a very long time, if at all," said Patrick Omondi.

Canadian Prime Minister Steven Harper's government publicly supported Israel's brutal assault on Gaza and voted alone at the UN Human Rights Committee in defense of Israel's actions three weeks ago.

Whether we have just witnessed the "politicide" of viable Palestine or the suicide of Israel, the peoples of this world will have to determine.

At some stage of your pet’s lifespan every pet owner will have to deal with the problem of fleas, ticks and mites. If left untreated they can take over your pet’s skin and coat so it is really important to keep it under control. It&#82...

Gandhi spearheaded the non-violent method of protest, which was termed "Satyagraha". For his dedicated service to the Indian Independence movement, Gandhi is often called the "Father of the Nation."

Around the world people are preparing for US President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration...

There is worldwide optimism that Barack Obama's presidency will improve US relations with the rest of the world, a BBC World Service poll suggests.

Britons have joined in the celebrations to mark the historic inauguration of Barack Obama as US President. At parties across the UK, thousands of people watched television coverage of Mr Obama being sworn into office.

srael's continuing massive military strikes on Gaza are an outrage that the international community must not allow to continue (Reports, 30 December).