The central bank says the exchange rate allows for greater flexibility.

The submarine sank earlier this year, in a major setback for the Chinese military, say US defence officials.

Nine people were killed in Shebaa, including two children, a pregnant woman and her unborn child.

Nine people were killed in Shebaa, including two children, a pregnant woman and her unborn child.

Nine people were killed in Shebaa, including two children, a pregnant woman and her unborn child.

"Everyone was screaming," says Briana Gagnier, who describes rescuing elderly neighbours as flames engulfed their home.

Orthodox Christians in Ethiopia celebrate Meskel, the first major festival of the religious year.

Orthodox Christians in Ethiopia celebrate Meskel, the first major festival of the religious year.

She won two Oscars and starred in the Harry Potter films and Downton Abbey.

One of Britain's best loved performers who was as much at home with comedy as with drama.

One of Britain's best loved performers who was as much at home with comedy as with drama.

More than half of people in Argentina are now living in poverty, latest figures indicate.

More than half of people in Argentina are now living in poverty, latest figures indicate.

The BBC hears horrific accounts of rape from women trapped in the conflict between the army and the RSF.

The BBC hears horrific accounts of rape from women trapped in the conflict between the army and the RSF.

The offer comes after battlefield losses and defections in the three-year-long civil war.

The offer comes after battlefield losses and defections in the three-year-long civil war.

The category four storm hammered Florida's coast, bringing heavy rains and strong winds.

The category four storm hammered Florida's coast, bringing heavy rains and strong winds.

Shigeru Ishiba has been elected leader of the LDP, positioning him to be Japan's next prime minister.