The Dangers of Celebratory Gunfire

Firing rifles into the air has become part and parcel of celebrating festivities in many communities. But in Lebanon, some people are against this. Why?

The US and British governments will decide today whether to launch military action in Syria over a suspected chemical weapons attack.

The United Nations says it will continue an operation to clear criminal gangs from a district of the Central African Republic's capital, Bangui, despite angry protests.