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Mozambique’s military say they have regained full control of the coastal town of Palma, more than a week after it was raided by militant Islamists. An army spokesman said a “significant” number of militants were killed in the counter-offensive,. Meanwhile, government-owned radio reported that residents who had fled were starting to return – some to […]
A prosecutor has alleged that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at his corruption trial made “illegitimate use” of his power. Liat Ben Ari told a court in Jerusalem that he sought “improper benefits from owners of major media in Israel in order to advance his personal affairs”. Netanyahu has denied any wrongdoing. Source[BBC] Edited by […]
Jordan’s Deputy Prime Minister AYMAN SAFADI has accused King ABDULLAH’S half-brother and former heir Prince HAMZA of working with foreign parties to destabilise the country. SAFADI said Prince HAMZA had been under investigation for some time, while the military said it had issued a warning to the prince over actions targeting “security and stability. Other […]
One officer was killed and a second injured on Friday after a vehicle rammed through security and crashed into a barrier at the U.S Capitol, forcing it into lockdown less than three months after a mob assault on Congress. Acting Chief YOGANANDA PITTMAN said Capitol Police shot dead the driver after he jumped out of […]
The G7 group of leading economic powers has raised strong concerned of report on human rights abuses in Ethiopia’s conflict-hit Tigray region. The group, which includes the UK, US and the EU, called for the reported crimes to be investigated and those responsible to be held to account. They also urged Eritrea to withdraw troops […]
At least 50 people have been killed after a train carrying nearly 500 crashed and derailed in a tunnel in Taiwan. The eight-carriage train reportedly hit a construction vehicle that had slipped onto the tracks at the tunnel’s mouth, injuring dozens more people. Rescuers combed badly damaged carriages inside the tunnel to find survivors, some […]
Forty eight people were killed today after a Taiwan express train derailed in a tunnel. The crash of the train with almost 500 aboard also injured 66 people in the island’s reportedly worst rail disaster in almost forty years. Images from the scene showed carriages in the tunnel ripped apart by the impact, with others […]
Italian authorities have approved a ban on cruise ships entering the historic center of Venice. The country’s culture minister said the decision came in response to a request from United Nations cultural body Unesco. Large ships will now have to dock at the city’s industrial port until a permanent solution is found. Source[BBC] Edited by […]
The World Health Organization (WHO) has criticised the rollout of coronavirus vaccines in Europe as being “unacceptably slow”. It also said the situation in the region is more worrying than it has been for several months. Vaccination campaigns in much of Europe have been hit by delays and the number of infections is rising. France […]
Seven of Hong Kong’s most prominent pro-democracy campaigners have been convicted of unlawful assembly relating to huge demonstrations two years ago. Media tycoon Jimmy Lai and veteran politician Martin Lee were among those found guilty of organizing an unauthorized march. All seven had pleaded not guilty but now face time in prison. A small group […]
