Planes turn back mid-flight as more countries ban Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft.

Within six months, the glitzy new 737s have been involved in two catastrophic crashes.

Former NZ Prime Minister is currently visiting Ethiopia.

Grave concerns have been raised over the safety of the new Boeing 737 MAX 8.

Boeing Max 8 jet is same model as Lion Air plane that crashed into Java Sea killing 189.

Ethiopian PM's office says an Ethiopian Airlines plane has crashed on its way to Nairobi.

A horrific disaster is unfolding in this tiny country - it's just one of many.

Sahle-Work Zewde assumed the largely ceremonial post.

Do your research, pack the right clothing and equipment and don't forget travel insurance.

Once defined by images of famine, Ethiopia is now one of the most progressive nations in Africa, Sarah Marshall discovers.

A horrible history could repeat with Ethiopia in the grip of a devastating drought sparked by the worst El Niño in a generation.

Volunteering with Ethiopia's Hamar tribe gives Guy Needham an experience that satisfies his soul.

A shocking new video appearing to show at least 30 Christians being beheaded and shot by Isis in Libya has been released.

Verdant Ethiopia surprises Jim Eagles.

Ethiopia's saintly brew was a lifesaver for Jim Eagles.

Ethiopians are happy to share their traditions, whether it's marriage rituals or the mysteries of churches carved into solid rock, writes Jim Eagles.

This east African country is fascinating in its diversity, with verdant highlands in the south and dry, dusty landscapes to the north. The most populous land-locked country in the world, it is also home to numerous tribes who are trying, with mixed success, to preserve their traditional ways of life.

Awe-struck visitors often call Lalibela's underground churches the most impressive sight in all of Africa. They're also arguably Africa's most mysterious attraction.

Refugees have left Christchurch in their droves.

Labour MP Ruth Dyson, accused of ramping up travel just before a perk for MPs was axed, says she will pay back the cost of her holiday to Ethiopia.

New Zealand-Born Dr Stephanie Dowrick's books include Forgiveness & Other Acts of Love, Choosing Happiness, In the Company of Rilke, and her most recent one, Seeking the Sacred.

Humanitarian help has become a huge industry, buffering corrupt regimes and perpetuating war, claims the author of a new book.

Following the marriage of President Jacob Zuma to his fifth wife, the Independent looks at the arguments for and against polygamy.