Indian gov’t presents bill to reserve a third of parliament seats for women | Women News
Analysts say the chances of the bill getting passed in parliament have brightened as opposition to it has shrunk over…
Italy to expand facilities for migrants
The Italian government has agreed new measures in response to a surge in irregular migration across the Mediterranean from Africa.…
Zambia’s ex-president withdraws court case
Zambia’s former President Edgar Lungu has withdrawn the case in which he called for a judicial review of the government’s…
South Sudan election law sparks MPs’ walkout
A bill establishing the path for long-awaited nationwide elections in South Sudan has sparked a protest in parliament. A faction…
Hundreds protest in flood-hit eastern Libya
Hundreds of residents of the eastern Libyan city of Derna have protested against the local authorities, more than a week…
Kenyans pay tribute to singer Roger Whittaker
Kenyans are mourning the death of Kenyan-born British folk singer and expert whistler Roger Whittaker, who is especially famed locally…
First clashes reported in Port Sudan since war began
Fighting between the two rival factions of the Sudanese military has spread to the Red Sea city of Port Sudan…
School resumes in Morocco earthquake-hit zones
Children have returned to school in a number of towns and villages hard hit by the deadly earthquake that struck…
UN urged to renew rights experts’ term in Ethiopia
Amnesty International has urged the UN to renew the mandate of a team of human rights experts on Ethiopia, which…
Kenya army helicopter crashes during night patrol
A military helicopter in Kenya crashed overnight while on patrol in the coastal county of Lamu, killing all crew on…
Mali soldiers killed in Tuareg rebel attacks
The army in Mali says five soldiers have been killed and 11 others are missing after two military camps were…
Libya flood: Derna mayor’s house burnt down in protests
The mayor’s home in the Libyan city of Derna has been burnt to the ground, as hundreds of protesters demanded…
Sudan war: UN alarm over child deaths in camps
At least 1,200 children in refugee camps in Sudan have died since May because of measles and malnutrition, the UN…
YouTube cuts off Russell Brand’s ad revenue after sexual assault claims | Politics News
Known for his unbridled and risque standup routines, Brand was a major UK star in the early 2000s. YouTube says…
What UK, Australia, US said on Canada accusing India of killing Sikh leader | News
The three nations express concerns over ‘serious allegations’ that India was involved in murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada.…
Azerbaijan launches new ‘anti-terror’ offensive in Nagorno Karabakh | News
DEVELOPING STORYDEVELOPING STORY, As tensions with Yerevan escalate, ministry of defence says Armenian firing points, combat assets and military facilities…
Germany bans neo-Nazi group with US links, conducts raids in 10 states | The Far Right News
Hammerskins Germany, which consolidates its far-right ideology particularly through concerts, has about 130 members. The German government on Tuesday banned…
Cimes against humanity continue in Ethiopia despite truce, say UN experts | Crimes Against Humanity News
UN experts say Ethiopia and its allies, including Eritrea, are still violating human rights in the Tigray region. War crimes…
Suspect arrested in ambush slaying of US deputy sheriff in California | Gun Violence News
A 29-year-old man was arrested after barricading himself in a home for several hours before surrendering with weapons. Authorities in…
Son of drug kingpin El Chapo pleads not guilty to US trafficking charges | Drugs News
Ovidio Guzman was extradited from Mexico on Friday and faces multiple charges over the alleged trafficking of drugs, including fentanyl.…