For many women's rights activists in Poland, these are dark times, as new laws start to take effect, governing abortion, contraception, sex education and even IVF.
Helium balloons are an essential part of any birthday party, but a shortage of the element has may cause major problems for healthcare and scientific research.
The children's song has become the unofficial anthem of the Washington Nationals baseball team, which has just won its first ever baseball World Series
Turkey’s decision to launch a military operation in Syria has triggered an outpouring of patriotic support in Turkey, as well as international condemnation.
While far-right political rallies have called for Palfreeman to be returned to jail for the murder of a local student, others in Bulgaria are campaigning for his release.
ABC China correspondent Bill Birtles was in Tiananmen Square to witness the parade which veered between feelings of the Cold War to the Sydney Mardi Gras.