Netanyahu’s annexation pledge condemned by election challenger
Middle East
April 8, 2019
Netanyahu’s annexation pledge condemned by election challenger
The main challenger to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel’s elections on Sunday condemned the premier’s deeply controversial pledge to…
Afghan chief executive supports delegation for Taliban talks
Middle East
April 8, 2019
Afghan chief executive supports delegation for Taliban talks
Afghanistan’s chief executive Abdullah Abdullah welcomed Kabul’s decision Sunday to send a delegation to meet with the Taliban, saying he…
US calls for halt to Libya offensive as clashes rage
Middle East
April 8, 2019
US calls for halt to Libya offensive as clashes rage
The US on Sunday appealed for an “immediate halt” to a military offensive by Libyan strongman Khalifa Haftar, as fighting…
Sudan army deploys as protesters keep pressure on Bashir: witnesses
Middle East
April 8, 2019
Sudan army deploys as protesters keep pressure on Bashir: witnesses
Sudan’s army deployed around its Khartoum headquarters Monday as thousands of protesters urging the military to join calls for leader…
Nissan shareholders sack ex-chief Ghosn
World
April 8, 2019
Nissan shareholders sack ex-chief Ghosn
Nissan shareholders voted Monday to eject Carlos Ghosn from the board, as the detained former chairman fights multiple financial misconduct…
UK unveils plans to hold social media bosses liable for harmful content
Technology
April 8, 2019
UK unveils plans to hold social media bosses liable for harmful content
The British government said on Monday it will explore making social media executives personally liable for harmful content published on…
France awaits results from Macron’s ‘Great National Debate’
World
April 8, 2019
France awaits results from Macron’s ‘Great National Debate’
Over three months, France’s “Great National Debate” has led to 10,000 local meetings, around two million online contributions and 100…
Japan abdication stirs female succession debate
Life & Style
April 8, 2019
Japan abdication stirs female succession debate
Japanese Emperor Akihito’s historic abdication later this month has reignited concerns over the future of what is believed to be…
Turkey slams Netanyahu’s ‘irresponsible’ remarks on settlements
Middle East
April 7, 2019
Turkey slams Netanyahu’s ‘irresponsible’ remarks on settlements
Turkey on Sunday condemned what it called Benjamin Netanyahu’s “irresponsible” remarks after the Israeli leader said he planned to annex…
Rwanda ‘a family again’, 25 years after genocide: Kagame
World
April 7, 2019
Rwanda ‘a family again’, 25 years after genocide: Kagame
President Paul Kagame said Sunday that Rwandans had become a family again, 25 years after more than 800,000 people were…