Catalonia has set Independence day from Spain for next Monday 9 October after holding a referendum, Madrid declared illegal. Catalan President Carles Puigdemont said he…
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Zimbabwe reporter arrested over ‘Grace Mugabe underwear’ story
A Zimbabwean journalist has been detained over a story alleging that used underwear had been distributed to ruling Zanu-PF supporters on First Lady Grace Mugabe’s…
View More Zimbabwe reporter arrested over ‘Grace Mugabe underwear’ storyTokyo governor will not run in Japan elections
Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike, whose new political party poses a growing threat in elections later this month, has denied speculation that she would run, the…
View More Tokyo governor will not run in Japan elections45 killed in US airstrike in Syria’s Raqqah
At least 45 people have been killed in the US’ latest airstrike in Syria. According to local sources on Monday, the civilians were killed after…
View More 45 killed in US airstrike in Syria’s RaqqahSoldiers kill protesters in Cameroon independence protest
Soldiers in Cameroon shot dead at least eight people during independence protests in the English-speaking parts of the country. Rallies were held on the 56th…
View More Soldiers kill protesters in Cameroon independence protestClashes as voters defy Madrid in Catalan referendum
Catalonia’s independence referendum has descended into chaos, with clashes occurring as police attempt to prevent the vote from taking place. The Spanish government has pledged…
View More Clashes as voters defy Madrid in Catalan referendumBali volcano: Thousands to return despite eruption fears
Bali’s governor says too many people have evacuated their homes for fear of the Mount Agung volcano erupting, and tens of thousands should return. I…
View More Bali volcano: Thousands to return despite eruption fearsUS health secretary Tom Price quits after plane scandal
US Health Secretary Tom Price has resigned over the use of expensive private planes for official business. He previously apologised after making 26 private flights…
View More US health secretary Tom Price quits after plane scandalCuba censures US for ‘hasty’ diplomatic cut
Cuba has reiterated its criticism leveled at the United States over Washington’s decision to reduce staff at its Havana embassy. The US is withdrawing more…
View More Cuba censures US for ‘hasty’ diplomatic cutChina to shut down North Korean companies
China has told North Korean companies operating in its territory to close down as it implements United Nations sanctions against the reclusive state. The companies…
View More China to shut down North Korean companiesBahraini court upholds 15-year jail terms against 7 dissidents
A court in Bahrain has upheld 15-year jail terms handed down to seven citizens as the Manama regime presses ahead with its crackdown on human…
View More Bahraini court upholds 15-year jail terms against 7 dissidentsUS denies declaring war on North Korea
The US has dismissed a statement by North Korea accusing Washington of declaring war on the country, calling the idea “absurd”. The White House also…
View More US denies declaring war on North KoreaIraqi Kurdistan votes in independence referendum
People have voted in a landmark referendum on independence for the Kurdistan Region of Iraq – a move which has been criticised by foreign powers.…
View More Iraqi Kurdistan votes in independence referendumNorth Korea accuses US of declaring war
North Korea’s foreign minister has accused US President Donald Trump of declaring war on his country. Ri Yong-ho told reporters in New York that North…
View More North Korea accuses US of declaring warSports stars take on US President over sack comment
US President Donald Trump is facing growing condemnation from the sports world after his criticism of players. On Friday, Mr Trump said the National Football…
View More Sports stars take on US President over sack commentUS warplanes fly off North Korea coast
US bombers and fighter escorts flew off the coast of North Korea Saturday in a show of force against its nuclear weapons program, escalating already…
View More US warplanes fly off North Korea coast60m Germans votes Today
More than 60 million Germans are eligible to vote in Today’s federal election which is expected to favour Chancellor Angela Merkel. Though she is expected…
View More 60m Germans votes TodayUS bombers stage North Korea show of force
US bombers have flown close to North Korea’s east coast to demonstrate the military options available to defeat any threat, the Pentagon says. It said…
View More US bombers stage North Korea show of forceAt least 8 dead, 90 missing after boat sinks
A ship full of asylum-seekers heading for Europe has capsized off the Libyan coast, leaving at least eight people dead and almost 90 others missing. Eight bodies…
View More At least 8 dead, 90 missing after boat sinksNegotiations with US would be ‘waste of time’: Rouhani
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has dismissed prospects for engaging in negotiations with the United States, saying doing so would be a “waste of time” as…
View More Negotiations with US would be ‘waste of time’: RouhaniMadrid calls Catalonia to end ‘disobedience’
Spain’s prime minister has urged Catalonia to end its bid for independence “once and for all,” as thousands protest in the autonomous Spanish region over…
View More Madrid calls Catalonia to end ‘disobedience’149 dead in Mexico earthquake, volcano kills 15
It was a double blow from nature on Tuesday for Mexico as it did not just have a fresh earthquake to contend with, but also…
View More 149 dead in Mexico earthquake, volcano kills 15Africa owns 21st century – Conde
Africa will take its rightful place worldwide in the 21st century, Mr. Alpha Condé, the President of Guinea, has told the 72nd Session of the…
View More Africa owns 21st century – CondeMore Palestinians seek Abbas’ resignation.
A survey shows that 67 percent of Palestinians want the resignation of President Mahmoud Abbas and 75 percent remain skeptical of the role the administration…
View More More Palestinians seek Abbas’ resignation.