Tributes poured in from politicians who described Jackson as an agent of change and transformative leader.
Six athletes to compete under Russian flag at Paralympics
Six Russian and four Belarusian athletes will compete under their nations’ flags at the upcoming Winter Paralympics.
Eleven killed in multiple strikes on alleged drug boats, US military says
More than 130 people have been killed in these alleged “narco-trafficking operations” carried out by the US since September.
Jesse Jackson: A life in pictures
A look back at the remarkable life of the US civil rights activist, who died on Tuesday aged 84.
Jesse Jackson: A life in pictures
A look back at the remarkable life of the US civil rights activist, who died on Tuesday aged 84.
Family of Zambia’s ex-President Lungu dismiss poisoning allegation – lawyers
It is the latest twist over the fate of Lungu’s body, which remains in a South African morgue since his death.
Police identify suspect in Rhode Island ice rink shooting
Two people were killed and three others were injured at a shooting at a high school hockey game in Pawtucket.
Police identify suspect in Rhode Island ice rink shooting
Two people were killed and three others were injured at a shooting at a high school hockey game in Pawtucket.
US soldiers arrive in Nigeria to aid its fight against Islamist militants
The troops, who landed at an airfield in Bauchi state, will not take part in combat operations, officials say.
The man whose bad break-up gave Madonna her breakthrough hit Like A Virgin
Billy Steinberg, who has died at the age of 75, co-wrote Madonna’s 1984 chart-topper Like a Virgin.
