The African Union has asked the junta that overthrew the democratically elected government of Niger to return to barracks within 15 days just as the soldiers, facing growing international pressure, met with senior civil servants to discuss how to run t…
African Union gives 15-day ultimatum to Niger junta to end regime but soldiers seek continuity
The African Union has issued a 15-day ultimatum to the junta in Niger to reinstall the country’s democratically elected government just as the coup leaders met with senior civil servants to discuss how they would run the country and as the U.S. and the…
Russian investigators call children as witnesses against their mother accused of discrediting army
A nine-year-old girl and her 10-year-old brother have been called as witnesses in a criminal case against their mother after she was accused of repeatedly “discrediting” the Russian army.
Suspect launches brick at mobile phone store to break in and steal cash
This is the moment when a suspect hurls a brick at a mobile phone store to break in and steal cash in Florida.
At least 10 killed and and many more injured in fireworks warehouse blast
A massive explosion at a fireworks warehouse in southern Thailand has killed at least 10 people and left more than 100 injured.
Human rights lawyer fleeing China is arrested in Laos
Activists and family members fear Lu Siwei will be deported back to China, where he could be sent to prisonA Chinese rights lawyer stripped of his licence for taking on sensitive cases has been arrested in Laos, and activists and family members are wor…
Sweden re-examining residency permit of Quran burner
The Swedish migration agency has announced it is re-examining the residency permit of an Iraqi refugee who is behind several Quran desecrations in Stockholm in recent weeks, which have upset Muslims across the world.
Colombia’s President Says Son Arrested On Money Laundering Charges
Colombian President Gustavo Petro said Saturday that his son Nicolas has been arrested on charges of money laundering and illicit enrichment in a scandal linked to Petro’s election campaign.
Iran sex tape scandal: Government says no prior knowledge of alleged behaviour
A video – which is unverified – allegedly shows a regional head of Islamic guidance having sex with another man.
Son of Colombian President Gustavo Petro arrested on money laundering charges
Colombian President Gustavo Petro said Saturday that his son Nicolas has been arrested on charges of money laundering and illicit enrichment in a scandal linked to Petro’s election campaign.