Risking death to smuggle alcohol past Somali Islamists

Despite the dangers, the transporters of the illicit brew see it as a way out of poverty.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'in the air'

A selection of pictures sent in by our readers on the theme of 'in the air'.

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Mozambique opposition lawyer shot dead

Lawyer Elvino Dias and opposition party official Paulo Guambe were gunned down in broad daylight.

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Why fight for justice isn't over in India's 'horrific' widow burning case, 37 years on

Roop Kanwar was burned alive in 1987 on her husband’s funeral pyre. Her story is making headlines again.

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Irish leaders to discuss general election date next week

It comes after the Green Party leader indicated he would like an election to take place on 29 November.

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Meta fires staff for buying toothpaste, not lunch

Meta workers reportedly used vouchers that should have been spent on meals to buy household goods.

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Story of 'TV dating show killer' depicted in new film

Anna Kendrick's directorial debut Woman of the Hour tells the true story of serial killer Rodney Alcala.

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