International
Disaster Costs Nearly Double To $175bn In 2016
Devastating earthquakes, floods, hailstorms and wildfires, along with man-made devastation, helped push global disaster...
Sturgeon and May Fail To Break Impasse On Scottish Independence Vote
The leaders of Britain and Scotland met for talks Monday, but failed to resolve their differences over a new push for...
‘Monster’ Storm Batters Australia
A powerful cyclone has pummelled the north-east Australian coast, causing major damage, torrential rain and power cuts...
Meningitis Kills 140 In Nigeria
More than 1,000 people have been infected. At least 140 people have been killed by meningitis outbreak in six states in...
Nigerians Attacked In India
Indian newspapers have reported that five people have been arrested over the attack Four Nigerian students have been...
EU Diplomat Suggests Visa Restrictions For African Leaders Who Reject Deportees
The European Union should consider restricting visas for senior officials from African states The European Union should...
South African Anti-Apartheid Hero Ahmed Kathrada Dies Aged 87
South Africa has lost one of its heroes, anti-apartheid veteran Ahmed Kathrada who died at age 87 on Tuesday. The human...
Manchester City Fined GBP35,000 Over Liverpool Protest
Manchester City have been fined £35,000 by the Football Association for their players’ behaviour during the 1-1 draw...
EU Nations Vote Against GM Crops
A majority of EU nations voted against genetically modified corn during a meeting of the EU appeals committee. However,...
Pace of Reform Slows As Nigeria’s Ailing Buhari Slims His Schedule
A lingering illness has led President Muhammadu Buhari to reduce his working day to a few hours since he returned from...
Dubai World Cup Will Be ‘No. 1’ Again
Over 20 years ago, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum dreamed of bringing the world's best thoroughbreds to Dubai....
‘Bates Motel’ Slashes Into ‘Psycho’ In Final Season
There's a fine line between creative risk-taking and sacrilege when dealing with well-known properties. While "Bates...
Trump’s Son-In-Law To Be Questioned Over Ties To Russia
The White House has confirmed that President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, also one his most senior...
US Veteran Charged With Terrorism For Killing Black Man
A white US army veteran accused of fatally stabbing a 66-year-old black man has been charged with murder as an act of...
Six Aid Workers Killed In An Ambush In South Sudan
Six aid workers have been killed in an ambush in famine-hit South Sudan, the United Nations said on Sunday, without...
Shailene Woodley Reaches Deal To Avoid Jail Over Pipeline Protest
Woodley was meant to stand trial later this week US actress Shailene Woodley has reached a plea deal over her...
Foundations Singer Clem Curtis Dies Aged 76
Curtis was singer on the band's 1967 number one hit Baby, Now That I've Found You The original lead singer of the...
Rwanda Court Releases UK Woman
A Rwandan court has released a pregnant woman from the United Kingdom who was accused of involvement in a plot against...
Trump Son-In-Law Faces Russia Questions
President Donald Trump's son-in-law and aide, Jared Kushner, will be questioned by a US committee investigating alleged...