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Putin vows retaliation after accusing Ukraine of hitting student dormitory
Russian President Vladimir Putin has promised retaliation after accusing Ukraine of carrying out a deadly attack on a student dormitory in an occupied part of eastern Ukraine.
Trump scraps threat of 20% fee on Hormuz cargo as US resumes blockade of Iran ports
President Donald Trump has reversed his threat of a 20% fee on all Strait of Hormuz cargo shipping, as the US battles to break Iran's hold on the waterway.
Minority demands Mahama-Ramaphosa talks over attacks on Ghanaians in South Africa
The Minority Caucus on Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee is calling for immediate presidential-level intervention over fresh xenophobic attacks on Ghanaians and other African nationals in South Africa. In a statement issued on Tuesday, April 29, the caucus said recent incidents reported in KwaZulu-Natal, Durban an...
Ebola risk raised to ‘very high’ in DR Congo
The public health risk from the current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been raised from "high" to "very high" by the World Health Organization (WHO).
US burrito chain Chipotle opening first outlet in Mexico
Chipotle Mexican Grill is set to open its first restaurant in Mexico this week, testing its appeal in the country that inspired its menu.
US Congress takes next step to make daylight saving time permanent
The US House of Representatives has voted to make daylight saving time permanent by passing the Sunshine Protection Act on Tuesday.
Cuba to free 2,010 prisoners from island jails in ‘sovereign gesture’
Cuba on Thursday said it would free more than 2,000 prisoners from the island's jails, according to state-run media.
US says temporary visa holders should leave to apply for Green Cards
The Trump administration has said foreign nationals who enter the US on temporary visas should return to their home countries if they want to apply for permanent residency, arguing that the move is aimed at reinforcing the existing legal immigration system.
France seeks to move beyond colonial ties by meeting African leaders in Kenya
Accused of neo-colonial meddling in many African countries where it has traditionally had close ties, France is broadening its horizons by co-hosting a summit of African leaders in English-speaking Kenya for the first time.
Turkish opposition fights court ousting of leaders in ruling boosting Erdoğan
Turkish opposition leader Özgür Özel has vowed to fight a court ruling removing him and fellow party leaders, in the latest legal move that helps cement President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's grip on power.
Australian man dies after falling down ravine on hike to Machu Picchu
An Australian man has died after falling down a ravine while walking on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in Peru, local authorities have said.
An Indian bride dies, rival claims of murder and suicide set off media frenzy
In India, where thousands of young women are murdered every year for bringing in insufficient dowries, a dowry death rarely makes news.