Donald Trump debate: Presidential candidate called ‘buffoon’ and ‘wazzock’ by British MPs

US Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump was called all manner of names by British MPs on 18 January, during a heated debate on whether to ban him from entering the UK. The unusual debate which saw Trump called a buffoon and bonkers was triggered by a petition signed by more than half a million people calling for him to be barred from Britain after he said Muslims should not be allowed to enter the United States. Jan 19, 2016

Burkina Faso attack: Troops rescue 100 hostages after ending hotel siege

Burkina Television (RTB) showed security forces during the operation to end a siege at Ouagadougou Splendid Hotel by al Qaeda fighters to the sound of explosions and heavy gunfire on 16 January. A military armoured emergency vehicle drove several times to the side of the hotel during the operation to rescue hostages. Jan 16, 2016

Burkina Faso: Video shows security forces battling Islamist gunmen

Security forces battled suspected Islamist fighters on 15 January, who were holding hostages at a hotel used by foreigners in Burkina Fasos capital, gendarmes and witnesses said. The gunmen stormed the Splendid Hotel in Ouagadougous business district, burning cars outside and firing in the air to drive back crowds before security forces arrived, prompting an intense exchange of gunfire. Jan 16, 2016