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Barack Obama enjoys kitesurfing with Richard Branson on British Virgin Islands

The former president and first lady have returned to Washington DC after their holiday.

Feb 8, 2017

By Pavitra Dwibhashyam

Colombia begins peace talks with country's second-largest rebel group ELN

The talks follow the success of four years of negotiations with Colombia's largest rebel group, the Farc.

Feb 8, 2017

By Divya Kishore

Winnipeg woman Andrea Giesbrecht guilty of hiding 6 dead infants in storage locker

The children were likely to have been born alive, but their deaths are impossible to determine.

Feb 7, 2017

By William Watkinson

Canada: Woman charged for disposing bodies of 6 infants in storage locker to conceal birth

The cause of death could not be ascertained as the bodies were highly decomposed at the time of discovery.

Feb 7, 2017

By Ananya Roy

Where to watch the royals: Anne with her horses and Will and Kate at the Baftas

Your weekly guide to keeping up with the Windsors.

Feb 6, 2017

By James Tennent

British Royal Family

At least 16 dead after bus collides with truck outside Honduras capital

Thirty four others were also injured in the accident, two of them in a serious condition.

Feb 6, 2017

By Divya Kishore

Teenager in Colombia is alleged to be the hitman 'Little Bean' who has killed 30 people

Alleged teenage killer is known only by his nickname of 'Frijolito' – 'Little Bean'

Feb 4, 2017

By William Watkinson

Hitman

Multi-faith groups form protective circle around Canadian mosques following Quebec shooting

These 'rings of peace' were in response to an attack on a prayer centre on 29 January in which 6 men were killed.

Feb 4, 2017

By Lara Rebello

Bolivia honours President Evo Morales by opening $7m museum in his native village

The museum details the struggles of Bolivians throughout history.

Feb 4, 2017

By Divya Kishore

Brazil's former first lady Marisa Leticia da Silva dies at 66

Marisa Leticia, who was earlier pronounced brain-dead, passed away on Friday evening.

Feb 4, 2017

By Divya Kishore

Brazil

Murder rate in Mexico shoots up by 22% in highest rise since midst of the drug war

Cartel conflicts and state elections are among the possible causes.

Feb 3, 2017

By Harriet Sinclair

Mexico

Pictures of the week 28 January to 3 February 2017: Chinese new year, Trump protests and Vikings

A selection of photographs from around the world, covering a variety of topics from current events to animals, weather and travel.

Feb 3, 2017

By David Sim

Donald Trump Travel pictures

Argentine lawmaker's calls for Trump-style border wall provoke diplomatic spat

Alfredo Olmedo's comments come after his country's president was compared to 'xenophobic' Trump.

Feb 3, 2017

By Tom Porter

Argentina Donald Trump

In pictures: Devotees worship Iemanja, the Afro-Brazilian queen of the sea

Often depicted as a mermaid, she is said to be able to cure infertility in women.

Feb 3, 2017

By David Sim

Brazil Religion Picture Galleries Travel pictures

Former Brazilian Presidents Fernando Henrique Cardoso (R) and Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva

Leaders send condolences as wife of former Brazil president Lula declared brain-dead

Maria Leticia Lula da Silva was pronounced brain-dead on 2 February a week after she was admitted to hospital with a brain haemorrhage.

Feb 3, 2017

By Divya Kishore

Brazil

Bloodstained Quebec mosque reopens after weekend shooting

Authorities said they were opening the mosque to show the consequences of hate and Islamophobia.

Feb 2, 2017

By Divya Kishore

Mexico denies Donald Trump threatened to send troops to the country

Spokesperson for Mexican president says, 'The things that have been said are nonsense and a downright lie.'

Feb 2, 2017

By Pavitra Dwibhashyam

Barack Obama takes on Richard Branson in kiteboarding vs foil boarding challenge

Obama spotted on holiday in Richard Branson's exclusive private island

A stay at Necker Island will set you back £37,500 a night.

Feb 2, 2017

By Tareq Haddad

Barack Obama

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