China's ethnic law builds on policies initiated many years ago concerning language, marriages, education and loyalty to the state. We explain what it sets out to do.

Iran has warned people to evacuate three major ports in the United Arab Emirates, including the busiest in the Middle East, ...

Fifty-five years ago this month, Attorney-General Charles Njonjo quietly registered an organisation that would leave a long shadow over Kenyan politics: the Gikuyu, Embu and Meru Association, better ...