Democrats are pushing to remove funding for the Department of Homeland Security unless new measures are implemented.

Democrats are pushing to remove funding for the Department of Homeland Security unless new measures are implemented.

A mayor in the Philippines has survived a rocket launcher attack on his vehicle in broad daylight.

A mayor in the Philippines has survived a rocket launcher attack on his vehicle in broad daylight.

Investors are spooked by an order on a 2018 stake sale and fear it could open up old transactions to tax scrutiny.

The airport houses an air force base and is about 10km (six miles) from the presidential place.

From regime change to retaliation, the BBC's Frank Gardner outlines possible outcomes of US strikes on Iran.

From regime change to retaliation, the BBC's Frank Gardner outlines possible outcomes of US strikes on Iran.

China executes 11 members of the Ming family that ran scam centres in Myanmar, state media report.

China executes 11 members of the Ming family that ran scam centres in Myanmar, state media report.

Tehran says its armed forces are ready "with their fingers on the trigger" to respond to any aggression.

As Trump and the Minneapolis Mayor spar over social media on immigration law enforcement, the US continues to be roiled by the killing of nurse Alex Pretti.

Singh has been one of the most loved and recognisable voices of Bollywood for more than a decade.

BBC analysis editor Ros Atkins looks at why tensions have been running so high in the city - and how we got here.

The storm toppled trees, damaged homes and left more than 800,000 people without power.

State ariline Satena says its aircraft carrying 13 passengers and two crew "suffered a fatal accident".

The storm toppled trees, damaged homes and left more than 800,000 people without power.

Contact with the aircraft was lost just minutes before it was due to land in northern Colombia, state airline Satena says.

The US Secretary of State remained robustly on message when asked about the legality of Maduro's removal, plans for oil sales, and the future of Venezuela.

The country cut off internet access on 8 January following a government crackdown on protesters.