Three weeks after the spectacular jewel theft at the Louvre, the museum is accused of neglecting safety and security.

Afghanistan used to produce more than 80% of global opium but a Taliban ban has cut that to a fraction.

The judge said he did not believe the decision was in the public interest but he did not have authority to deny the request.

Paul Biya has been in power since 1982 - the opposition says the election was rigged.

The US leader has repeatedly accused South Africa of persecuting its white minority - which Pretoria denies.

The attack comes amid a resurgence of piracy in the region in recent days.