US announces sanctions in South Sudan conflict
World
April 11, 2014
US announces sanctions in South Sudan conflict
The United States, which backed the independence of South Sudan, will take targeted sanctions against those involved in the conflict…
Ukraine leader offers amnesty to pro-Russian militants
World
April 10, 2014
Ukraine leader offers amnesty to pro-Russian militants
Ukraine's acting president on Thursday promised not to prosecute pro-Russian militants occupying government buildings if they lay down their arms…
Maduro to meet Venezuela opposition in bid to end crisis
World
April 9, 2014
Maduro to meet Venezuela opposition in bid to end crisis
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and opposition coalition representatives agreed to hold talks on ending two months of anti-government protests that…
8 wounded as Israeli forces clash with settlers
World
April 9, 2014
8 wounded as Israeli forces clash with settlers
Clashes between Jewish settlers and Israeli police wounded eight people in the West Bank overnight prompting the defence minister to…
Iraq attacks kill 12 as soldiers ambush militants
World
April 8, 2014
Iraq attacks kill 12 as soldiers ambush militants
Baghdad (AFP) - Attacks in Iraq left 12 people dead Tuesday while security forces said they killed 25 militants near…
China shows off new aircraft carrier to US defence chief
World
April 7, 2014
China shows off new aircraft carrier to US defence chief
China showed off its new aircraft carrier to US Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel on Monday, allowing him a first-hand look…
S. Korean president calls for tighter vigilance against North
World
April 7, 2014
S. Korean president calls for tighter vigilance against North
South Korean President Park Geun-Hye called Monday for tighter vigilance against North Korea, days after its leader Kim Jong-Un warned…
Afghan presidential hopefuls raise fraud concerns
World
April 6, 2014
Afghan presidential hopefuls raise fraud concerns
Kabul (AFP) - Leading candidates in Afghanistan's presidential election voiced concern Sunday that voting was tainted by fraud, a day…