Earthquake of 6.1 magnitude strikes Afghanistan
Middle East
January 31, 2018
Earthquake of 6.1 magnitude strikes Afghanistan
An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 shook the Afghan capital, Kabul, on Wednesday but there were no immediate reports of any…
Thai PM calls for a little more time in office to prepare for vote
World
January 30, 2018
Thai PM calls for a little more time in office to prepare for vote
Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha said on Tuesday he needed a little more time in office to prepare the country…
Turkey bans German-Kurdish soccer player for life over ‘ideological propaganda’
Middle East
January 30, 2018
Turkey bans German-Kurdish soccer player for life over ‘ideological propaganda’
A German-Kurdish player previously convicted of support for Kurdish separatists in Turkey has been banned for life, the Turkish Football…
Broadcasters shut as thousands gather for Kenyan opposition ‘swearing in’
World
January 30, 2018
Broadcasters shut as thousands gather for Kenyan opposition ‘swearing in’
Kenyan authorities shut down private television and radio stations on Tuesday as thousands of supporters of opposition leader Raila Odinga…
Rocky start for Syria talks in Russia as some delegates refuse to leave airport
Middle East
January 30, 2018
Rocky start for Syria talks in Russia as some delegates refuse to leave airport
A Syrian peace conference in Russia got off to a rocky start on Tuesday after some delegates opposed to President…
Most protesters detained in recent Iran unrest freed, 300 still in jail: minister
Middle East
January 30, 2018
Most protesters detained in recent Iran unrest freed, 300 still in jail: minister
The Iranian authorities have released most of the people arrested during December’s anti-government protests but around 300 remain in jail…
Egypt sees growth for FY 2018-19 at 5.8 percent -minister
Economy
January 30, 2018
Egypt sees growth for FY 2018-19 at 5.8 percent -minister
Egypt is targeting economic growth of 5.8 percent in the financial year that will begin in July, Planning Minister Hala…
Eni sees East Med as key to diversifying Europe’s gas imports
Business
January 30, 2018
Eni sees East Med as key to diversifying Europe’s gas imports
Gas projects in east Mediterranean countries such as Egypt, Cyprus and Israel will be key to help Europe diversify its…
New task for old ally of China’s President Xi suggests bigger role ahead
World
January 30, 2018
New task for old ally of China’s President Xi suggests bigger role ahead
China implied on Monday a new job could be in the offing for Wang Qishan, the powerful former top graft-buster…
Cambodia charges 10 foreigners for producing porn over dance party
World
January 30, 2018
Cambodia charges 10 foreigners for producing porn over dance party
A Cambodian judge is investigating whether to pursue pornography charges against 10 foreigners arrested after organizing a party which featured…