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22-02-2012
Two journalists killed in Syria
Homs, Feb. 22, 2012 The French government says that two Western journalists, including Marie Colvin of the Sunday Times, have been killed in an attack in the Syrian city of Homs. The... Read more
22-02-2012
Scores killed in fresh Libya clashes
Al Kufra, Libya. Feb 21, 2012. Scores have been killed and injured in clashes between two rival ethnic groups in Libya's remote south-eastern area, according to local reports. Rockets, mortars and gunfire... Read more
21-02-2012
Zimbabwean President turns 88, vows to cling …
Harare, Feb. 21, 2012 Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe turned 88 on Tuesday, vowing to stay in power despite grumbling inside his party that he should hand over to a younger leader,... Read more
20-02-2012
Bus plunges into ravine killing 26
Ecuador, Feb. 20, 2012 A bus has plunged into a ravine killing twenty-four adults and two children in northern Ecuador. The bus was travelling between Ibarra and San Lorenzo, 120 kilometers of... Read more
20-02-2012
Iran stops oil sales to British, French compa…
Iran, Feb. 20, 2012 Iran has stopped selling crude to British and French companies in a retaliatory measure against fresh EU sanctions. Iran state television announced on Sunday that Tehran had stopped... Read more
17-02-2012
Gunmen force jail break in Nigeria
Nigeria, Feb. 17, 2012 Gunmen in Nigeria have freed nearly 200 prisoners from a jail, officials say. Hadijha Aminu, from the Nigerian Prisons Service, told the BBC the jail in Koton-Karifi... Read more
17-02-2012
Nigerian underwear bomber sentenced to life i…
A Nigerian man accused of trying to bomb a US-bound flight on Christmas Day 2009 has been sentenced to life in prison without parole. Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, 25, pleaded guilty to... Read more
17-02-2012
EU lifts more Zimbabwe sanctions
Zimbabwe, Feb. 17, 2012 The European Union has lifted some more of its sanctions against top officials and institutions in Zimbabwe. An EU diplomat said the bloc was ending measures against 20... Read more
17-02-2012
Libya revolution one year on: Better after Ga…
Tripoli,Libya Feb. 17, 2012 On the outskirts of Misrata, there is a poster by the roadside. It is a slickly produced ad, funded by local businesses, carrying the slogan "Tomorrow Will... Read more
17-02-2012
Thieves loot Greece's Olympia Museum
Greece, Feb. 17, 2012 Armed thieves looted a museum on Friday in Greece's Olympia, birthplace of the Olympic Games, stealing bronze and pottery artefacts weeks after the country's National Gallery was... Read more
17-02-2012
German President Wulff quits
Berlin, Germany. Feb.17,2012 German President Christian Wulff has announced his resignation, after prosecutors called for his immunity to be lifted. An ally of Chancellor Angela Merkel, Mr Wulff is embroiled in a... Read more
16-02-2012
Children killed in West Bank School bus crash
Palestine, Feb. 16, 2012 At least eight Palestinian children have been killed in a collision between their school bus and a truck in the West Bank. More than 40 people are reported... Read more
15-02-2012
Honduras prison fire "leaves dozens dead"
Honduras, Feb. 15, 2012 A fire has swept through a prison in Honduras, leaving dozens of inmates dead and others injured, officials say. A firefighters' spokesman said more than 100 people may... Read more
15-02-2012
UK unemployment rises to 2.67 million
UK, Feb. 15, 2012 UK unemployment has risen for the eighth month in a row to reach 2.67 million. New figures from the Office for National Statistics show the number of... Read more
15-02-2012
Two people killed as cyclone hits Madagascar
Toamasina, Madagascar. Feb. 15, 2012 A tropical cyclone has hit the island of Madagascar, with winds of up to 194km/h (120mph) ripping up trees and electricity pylons. At least two people have... Read more
15-02-2012
Minister raids gay workshop
Kampala, Feb. 15, 2012 A Uganda cabinet minister has raided a workshop for gay activists and tried to arrest the organiser, reports indicate. Minister for Ethics and Integrity Simon Lokodo said the... Read more
15-02-2012
Obama calls for higher taxes on the rich
U.S. President, Barack Obama has called for aggressive spending to boost growth and for higher taxes on the rich as budget is unveiled. U.S. President Barack Obama laid out an election-year... Read more
14-02-2012
China to help solve eurozone debt crisis
Beijing. Feb. 12, 2012 China has promised to help resolve the eurozone's debt crisis, after talks with EU leaders in Beijing. Premier Wen Jiabao offered co-operation to help stabilise debt-ridden EU nations,... Read more
Corruption partly blamed for poverty in Nigeria
Lagos, Feb, 14, 2012 Former U.S. President Bill Clinton is reported to have said that poverty is fueling the religious violence in Nigeria. In a speech in Lagos, Bill Clinton reportedly said…
Boko Haram 'Christmas Day bomber' re-arrested.
Nigeria Feb. 11 2012 A man suspected of masterminding the deadly bombing of a Nigerian church on Christmas Day has been recaptured. Reports say the suspect, Kabiru Sokoto, was captured in…
South Sudan in oil pipe line deal
Sudan Feb 10, 2012 Landlocked South Sudan has signed a second oil pipeline deal in a bid to reduce its dependence on Sudan - amid a deepening oil crisis. The only…
Guinea minister charged over the killing of 157
Senegal. Feb. 10, 2012 A minister in Guinea has been charged for his role in the killing of scores of people during a protest in 2009 in the capital against military…
Arms from Russia and China fueling conflict in Sudan
9th February, 2012 According to Amnesty International, arms sales from China and Russia are fuelling serious human rights violations in Darfur. These arms transfers highlight the urgent need to strengthen the existing…
UN says somalia famine is over
An exceptional harvest, good rains and food deliveries by numerous aid agencies have helped end famine in Somalia but food stocks could run out again in May, the United Nations have…
Afghan civilian death toll hits 'record high'
More than 3,000 civilians were killed in Afghanistan during 2011, the deadliest year on record for residents of the war-torn country. According to a UN report, a total of 3,021 civilians…
Trio guilty of 'honour killings'
A Canadian court has convicted a husband and wife and their eldest son of murdering four relatives in so-called honour killings. Mohammad Shafia, 58; his wife Tooba Mohammad Yahya, 42; killed…
Afghanistan's sting of violence amid hopes for peace
Bloodshed persists in Afghanistan even as peace efforts are underway raising questions about who can end the violence. At least three people are reported dead in a southern Helmand province on…
Outcry as Syrians prepare to bury their dead
Demonstrations and funeral services continue in Syria amid reports that the revolt against Assad is nearing Damascus. Amateur video out of Syria have shown ongoing demonstrations in Deraa. The video, which…
President Goodluck "sacks" Nigeria's Chief Police
Nigeria's president has sacked the chief of police, Hafiz Ringim, forcing him to retire early, a statement from the presidency says. It follows a wave of attacks…
Egyptians mark first anniversary of protests
Egyptians are marking the first anniversary of the historic revolution that saw the exit of President Hosni Mubarak. Nearly a year after Egyptians streamed into Cairo's Tahrir Square to demand…
Obama targets economic inequality
US President Barack Obama has called for tax reform in an effort to change a system that allows the wealthy to pay a lower rate than middle-class Americans. While saying that…
France passes genocide law, faces Turkish reprisals
The French Senate has passed a new law making it criminal to deny mass killing of Armenians in World War 1 was genocide. The Senate of France passed the landmark law…
France repatriates bodies of four soldiers
Four dead soldiers received military honours in Afghanistan after a rogue Afghan soldier opened fire on them, killing them and wounding about 15 others. The killings in the Taghab valley of…
UN must usher in new era of respect for the law – Ban Ki-Moon
United Nations Secretary General, Ban Ki-Moon is calling for a new era of respect for the rule of law by UN member states. According to him, the world is experiencing a…
European debt crisis, high unemployment threaten to slow down global economy – UN
Countries throughout the world will experience an economic slowdown this year. According to a United Nations report governments must urgently address high unemployment rates, particularly among youth. The World Economic Situation…
US Secretary of State pays two hour visit to Togo
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has paid a two-hour visit to Togo on the latest leg of her West Africa tour. She is the first ever American Secretary of State…
UN calls for sustainable energy for all as International Year kicks off
The United Nations is calling on all stakeholders to help expand energy access, improve efficiency and increase the use of renewables as the International Year of Sustainable Energy for All…
Protests Suspended As FG Cuts Petrol Price by 30 percent
President Goodluck Jonathan has announced a 30% cut in petrol prices in a bid to end more than a week of nationwide strikes called by unions to protest against an…
Concordia's captain defends actions in face of criminal charges
The captain of a cruise ship which overturned off the coast of Italy has blamed faulty charts for the mishap. Three persons have been killed with seventeen others reported missing. The…
Senegalese kick against Wade's third term presidency
Pressure has been increasing to convince Senegalese President, Abdulaye Wade, not to run for president of Senegal for a third time. Many say the 85-year-old has no place on a…
Technology taking over traditional Christmas cards
It’s just six days to Christmas and 20 years ago a period like this was always filled with card exchanges, many of them through the post. Today the practice has withered…
12 million persons homeless - UNHCR
There is an estimated 12 million persons across the world who wake up every morning without a country that they can call their own. This was disclosed by the United Nations…
Developing countries most vulnerable to cyber attacks – UN
A United Nations-led forum on cyber security has hinted that developing countries are at higher risk of being the target of cyber attacks. The forum which brought together experts to discuss…
Golden Christmas tree goes on display in Tokyo
A $2-million dollar Christmas tree made out of pure gold has gone on display in Tokyo for the holiday season. Twelve kilograms of pure gold went into the making of the…
Ban Ki-Moon calls for action to improve road safety in honour of accident victims
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has called for global mobilization of expertise, resources and individual commitment to improve road safety as a demonstration of honour to all those who have lost…
Seize birth of 7 billionth inhabitant as clarion call to decisive action – UN
With the world population projected to reach 7 billion in five days’ time, actions taken now will decide whether the future will be healthy, sustainable and prosperous or marked by…
Col Gaddafi 'buried in secret, desert grave at dawn'
The bodies of ex-Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, his son Muatassim and a top aide have been buried in secret in the desert, Libyan officials say.A National Transitional Council (NTC) official…
Muammar Gaddafi killed
Ousted Libyan leader, Muammar Gaddafi has been killed after an assault on his home town of Sirte. He died of several gunshot wounds in a battle with fierce rebel forces. Amateur…
Hit-and-run video sparks international outrage
Anger continues in China over a hit and run incident involving a two-year old girl who was run over by two trucks. Eyewitnesses at the scene failed to come to the…
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