World
South Africa’s Zuma says supports ‘people of Zimbabwe’
November 18, 2017
South Africa’s Zuma says supports ‘people of Zimbabwe’
South African President Jacob Zuma said on Saturday the African region was committed to supporting “the people of Zimbabwe” after…
Zimbabweans march as Mugabe’s future in the balance
November 18, 2017
Zimbabweans march as Mugabe’s future in the balance
Thousands of protesters flooded Zimbabwe’s streets demanding Robert Mugabe’s resignation on Saturday in a movement organized by independence war veterans…
US and Poland strike $10.5 billion missile defense deal
November 18, 2017
US and Poland strike $10.5 billion missile defense deal
In a move likely to irk Russia, the US and Poland agreed on Friday a major arms deal that could see…
Senior Chinese envoy in North Korea amid chill in ties
November 18, 2017
Senior Chinese envoy in North Korea amid chill in ties
The highest-level Chinese envoy to North Korea in two years held meetings in the country’s capital to try to improve…
Greeks march to mark 1973 student revolt against junta, clashes break out
November 18, 2017
Greeks march to mark 1973 student revolt against junta, clashes break out
Greek police clashed with hooded youths in Athens on Friday after thousands marched to mark a bloody 1973 student uprising…
US issues travel alert for European holidaymakers
November 17, 2017
US issues travel alert for European holidaymakers
The US State Department has urged Americans travelling to Europe during the holiday season to exercise caution. A travel alert…
Mafia boss serving 26 life sentences dies
November 17, 2017
Mafia boss serving 26 life sentences dies
Salvatore “Toto” Riina, the Sicilian Mafia’s most powerful boss of the 20th century who was convicted for ordering dozens of…
Ruling Zimbabwe party works to force out Mugabe
November 17, 2017
Ruling Zimbabwe party works to force out Mugabe
Leaders of Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe’s party are making plans to force him from office if the 93-year-old leader resists…
EU leaders to agree on social rights to woo voters
November 17, 2017
EU leaders to agree on social rights to woo voters
European Union leaders will proclaim a set of 20 “social rights” on Friday in a bid to make the EU…
Cambodia faces US, EU action after banning opposition
November 17, 2017
Cambodia faces US, EU action after banning opposition
The United States stopped election support for Cambodia with a promise of more “concrete steps” and the European Union threatened…