At least 31 people have been killed after a suicide bomber detonated a device at a Shia mosque, according to police.

Nearly 200 decaying bodies were discovered at the Return to Nature home after officials investigated a foul smell.

Some desperate Iranians want US intervention, but others worry that it would not achieve the peace protesters ultimately want.

The BBC's Regan Morris is in Tucson, Arizona, where 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie disappeared from her home almost one week ago.

The order did not specify the rate that could be imposed, but used 25% as an example.

The order did not specify the rate that could be imposed, but used 25% as an example.

Anke Gowda, whose library is open to everyone, recently received an Indian government award.

Ciara and Samuel L Jackson are among the big names who have become citizens of African countries in recent years.

With Super Bowl half-time shows becoming increasingly polarised, how will the Puerto Rican superstar quiet his detractors?

With Super Bowl half-time shows becoming increasingly polarised, how will the Puerto Rican superstar quiet his detractors?

Stories of aspiring foreign trainees shed light on an under-regulated industry, where there is opportunity and risk.

Stories of aspiring foreign trainees shed light on an under-regulated industry, where there is opportunity and risk.

Sanae Takaichi is popular - but inflation and a diplomatic row with China weigh on voters' minds.

The BBC's Washington correspondent Daniel Bush explains why the US president's comments are causing a stir in a midterm election year.

The BBC's Washington correspondent Daniel Bush explains why the US president's comments are causing a stir in a midterm election year.

Andrea Bocelli and Mariah Carey perform as part of vibrant opening ceremony for the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.

Mette-Marit says she is sorry to Norwegians for not realising what kind of person the late sex offender was.

Mette-Marit says she is sorry to Norwegians for not realising what kind of person the late sex offender was.

One Palestinian woman said members of the Israel-linked militia searched them and their belongings at an Israeli checkpoint inside Gaza.

Almost 170 were injured in the explosion, which took place during Friday prayers in the capital Islamabad.