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Iran blames Gulf rivals for deadly Ahvaz attack
Supreme Leader Khamenei says "regional US puppets" were behind a gun assault in Ahvaz that killed 25.
Italy acquits Tunisian 'migrant smuggling' fishermen
Italy arrested the six fishermen at sea earlier this month on suspicion of smuggling migrants.
ICYMI: Fashion that's off the (Great) Wall
A catwalk on the Great Wall of China plus other stories you may have missed this week.
Hong Kong express rail link launches amid controversy
It cuts the journey time to mainland China - but Chinese police will be allowed to operate in Hong Kong.
China Catholic bishops: Historic deal with Vatican reached
Seven state-appointed bishops are recognised by the Vatican as part of a historic accord with China.
Lake Victoria Tanzania ferry disaster: Survivor found
A man survives inside an air pocket in the Lake Victoria ferry that sank two days ago, killing 170.
In pictures: Beer flows as Germany's Oktoberfest opens in Munich
About six million visitors are expected to drink more than 7m litres (1.6m gallons) at the event.
'The next thing I knew I was in the water'
Survivors from a ferry that capsized on Lake Victoria, Tanzania, have spoken of their ordeal.
Paul Gosar: Siblings savage congressman in attack advert
Six siblings of Arizona Republican Paul Gosar endorse his rival in a brutal new TV campaign.
Afghan children killed in police station bomb blast
The children were playing near a police station when the bomb blast happened, witnesses say.
Iran military parade attacked by gunmen in Ahvaz
Civilians and soldiers are killed in a gun attack on an Iranian military parade, state media say.
Brett Kavanaugh: Judge accuser 'given more time' for hearing
Christine Blasey Ford's lawyer accuses senators of "arbitrary" deadlines over the Kavanaugh hearing.
'Hezbollah treasurer' Barakat arrested in Brazil border city
The US says Assad Ahmad Barakat has laundered money for the Lebanese militant group in South America.
How do you solve catastrophic hyperinflation?
What could Venezuela's government learn from these five historic cases of hyperinflation?
Maniac: The new James Bond director's experimental Netflix drama
Cary Fukunaga and stars Emma Stone and Justin Theroux discuss the mind-bending Maniac.
Week in pictures: 15 - 21 September 2018
A selection of the best news photographs from around the world, taken over the past week.
Rihanna appointed as ambassador by Barbados
The pop icon, designer, actress says she "couldn't be more proud" to take on the government role.
Viewpoint: What India's first newspaper says about democracy
Founded in 1780, Hicky's Bengal Gazette notoriously dogged the most powerful men in India.
Sudanese poet Raja Bushra on the power of artistic expression
Raja Bushra says poetry enables her and others to openly express the challenges of life in Sudan.
Canadian politician says a family can eat on $75 a week
Quebec's Liberal leader is pilloried for his awry estimate on working families' grocery budgets.