Yemen: The children haunted by 'ghosts' of war

Regular and strenuous exercise increases the risk of motor neurone disease (MND) in people who are genetically vulnerable, scientists have said. One of the researchers at the University of Sheffield, Dr Johnathan Cooper-Knock, told BBC World News that in the future they hoped to be able to work out the risk on an individual basis…

With a wide range of shapes, sizes and colours, finding the right pair of glasses can take time. But this means companies may also have to overstock to provide the wide selection of products customers expect. So could face scanning combined with 3D-printing change how we buy glasses and help move towards a more sustainable…

Despite increasing international concern about global warming, one of the world’s greatest defences against climate change – the Amazon rainforest – is under growing attack from deforestation. But while environmentalists see protection of the Amazon as vital, many of those working and making a living in it – including those cutting down its trees – say they depend…

In the wake of the 9/11 terror attacks, the US saw a sharp rise in hate crimes. The attackers targeted those they believed to be Arab Muslims. The innocent victims included Balbir Singh Sodhi, an American-Sikh who had a beard and wore a turban and ran the family gas station in Mesa, Arizona. His murder,…

The healthcare system lacks equipment, buildings are crumbling and many healthcare workers have left in search of better lives.

The former ITV Good Morning Britain host Piers Morgan is not racist and has the right to say what he wants, the television presenter and friend of Morgan, Sharon Osbourne has said. “I sent out a tweet saying I stand by Piers, I do because he has the right to his opinion – that’s what…