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France starts clearing ‘jungle’ migrant camp in Calais

France starts clearing ‘jungle’ migrant camp in Calais

France began clearing the sprawling "Jungle" migrant camp in Calais on Monday, with hundreds carrying suitcases queuing outside a hangar…
Cameroon President vows probe after rail crash kills at least 75

Cameroon President vows probe after rail crash kills at least 75

Cameroon's President Paul Biya on Sunday pledged to investigate the causes of a rail crash that killed at least 75…
Mass prison break in Haiti, 174 inmates flee after killing guard

Mass prison break in Haiti, 174 inmates flee after killing guard

Most inmates of a northern Haitian prison escaped on Saturday after killing a guard and stealing firearms, said authorities who…
Somali pirates free 26 Asian sailors held since 2012

Somali pirates free 26 Asian sailors held since 2012

Somali pirates have freed 26 Asian sailors held captive in a small fishing village for more than four years since…
British charities press France ahead of ‘Jungle’ camp demolition

British charities press France ahead of ‘Jungle’ camp demolition

British charities and lawmakers have urged French Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve to ensure the safety of children in the "Jungle"…
Clinton far ahead in Electoral College race: Reuters/Ipsos poll

Clinton far ahead in Electoral College race: Reuters/Ipsos poll

Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton maintained her commanding lead in the race to win the Electoral College and claim the U.S.…
Trump gains on Clinton, poll shows ‘rigged’ message resonates

Trump gains on Clinton, poll shows ‘rigged’ message resonates

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump gained on his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton among American voters this week, cutting her lead…
At least 19 killed in Siberia helicopter crash

At least 19 killed in Siberia helicopter crash

At least 19 people were killed when a helicopter crashed in northwestern Siberia, a Russian investigative committee has said.Investigators said…
Over 50,000 evacuated in typhoon’s path in southern China

Over 50,000 evacuated in typhoon’s path in southern China

Typhoon Haima forced the evacuations of more than 50,000 people in southern China after hammering the northern Philippines with ferocious…
Duterte didn’t really mean ‘separation’ from U.S., Philippine officials say

Duterte didn’t really mean ‘separation’ from U.S., Philippine officials say

Philippine officials sought on Friday to play down comments by President Rodrigo Duterte who announced his "separation" from the United…
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