politics
Gov’t ‘unprepared’ For Free SHS Programme
Government’s plans to roll out the free Senior High School programme in September might not see the light of day if...
Trump’s Hand Forced By Senate Vote
The United States Senate has voted 98-2 to impose new sanctions on Russia, Iran and North Korea, despite objections...
Thais Mark New King’s Birthday With Monks, Stamps
Monks gathered for a mass alms-giving ceremony and glittering commemorative stamps were issued on Friday as Thais...
Los Angeles To Have Fully Electric Bus Fleet By 2030
The state of California has positioned itself at the forefront in the fight against carbon emissions despite President...
Yemeni Rebel Missile Shot Down Near Mecca
A ballistic missile fired by Yemeni rebels was shot down late Thursday close to Mecca in Saudi Arabia, a month before...
Pakistan’s Supreme Court To Rule On Fate of PM Sharif
Pakistan's Supreme Court was set to announce a new judgement Friday that could topple Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif who...
President Sall Faces Double Challenge As Senegal Elects MPs
Senegal holds a legislative election on Sunday following a campaign gripped by tension between the rival coalitions of...
Japan’s Scandal-Hit Defence Chief Announces Resignation
Hawkish Japanese defence minister Tomomi Inada on Friday announced her resignation over a long-brewing scandal...
Three US Senators Balk At Health Bill, Putting Reforms In Peril
US Republican efforts to reform health care neared collapse Thursday as three senators threatened to oppose a partial...
Yellen Again Or Gary Cohn
As President Donald Trump looks to put his stamp on the Federal Reserve, an unexpected frontrunner has emerged to lead...
Sessions Says Hurt By Trump Outbursts, But Not Quitting
US Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Thursday called a barrage of criticism from President Donald Trump "hurtful" --...
US Senate Passes Russia Sanctions, Sends Bill To Trump
The US Senate on Thursday passed bipartisan sanctions on Russia, Iran and North Korea, sending the package to President...
Scaramucci Rips Into White House Colleagues
White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci has launched a searing foul-mouthed attack on his most senior...
Three US Senators Balk At Health Bill, Putting Reform In Jeopardy
US Republican efforts to reform health care hit the skids Thursday when three senators threatened to oppose a partial...
Mugabe’s Wife Urges Him To Name Heir
Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe, 93, has been urged by his wife to name his successor in order to end divisions...
UN Security Council Backs Plan Agreed By Libya Rivals
The UN Security Council on Thursday endorsed a plan agreed by Libya's rival leaders for a ceasefire, political talks...
US Republicans Abandon Border Adjustment Tax Proposal
The White House on Thursday abandoned a proposal to create a border adjustment tax which it had touted as a way of...
UN Urges Maldives To End Parliament Blockade
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday urged the government in the Maldives to lift a blockade of parliament...
‘Dozens’ Killed In Mali Clashes Before Helicopter Crash
A group of former separatist rebels in Mali killed "dozens" of members of a pro-government armed group before a UN...