World

Trump steps up insults of rivals on campaign trail

Trump steps up insults of rivals on campaign trail

Republican White House hopeful Donald Trump stepped up attacks on his campaign rivals Wednesday, insisting none of them have the…
Egypt pyramids for grain not pharoahs: presidential hopeful Carson

Egypt pyramids for grain not pharoahs: presidential hopeful Carson

Egypt's pyramids were built by the biblical Joseph to store grain and were not, as archaeologists believe, tombs for pharaohs,…
Taiwan-China summit ‘first step to normalisation: Ma

Taiwan-China summit ‘first step to normalisation: Ma

Taiwan's President Ma Ying-jeou said Thursday a historic weekend summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping will be the "first step…
Myanmar’s Suu Kyi says will be above president in new government

Myanmar’s Suu Kyi says will be above president in new government

Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi said on Thursday she would be "above the president" if her party wins…
Syrian army regains control of Aleppo supply route: TV

Syrian army regains control of Aleppo supply route: TV

The Syrian army regained control of a road southeast of Aleppo on Wednesday, state television said, taking back the government's…
Aid rushed to Yemen island after cyclone displaces over 40,000: UN

Aid rushed to Yemen island after cyclone displaces over 40,000: UN

Aid flights rushed food and tents to the Yemeni island of Socotra, local officials said on Wednesday, after it was…
Romania’s PM Ponta to resign after mass protests: ruling party

Romania’s PM Ponta to resign after mass protests: ruling party

Romania's Prime Minister Victor Ponta will resign on Wednesday, a day after mass protests demanding cabinet resignations as the death…
Former athletics chief Diack ‘charged with corruption’: source

Former athletics chief Diack ‘charged with corruption’: source

Senegalese former IAAF president Lamine Diack was charged with corruption on Wednesday, legal sources said. He was charged in Paris over…
Turkey may hold referendum on executive presidency: Erdogan’s spokesman

Turkey may hold referendum on executive presidency: Erdogan’s spokesman

Turkey may hold a referendum on changing the constitution to create an executive presidential system and discussions on the issue…
Back to top button