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Tanzania government denounces governor's anti-gay witch-hunt
Tanzania says that a plan to hunt down and arrest suspected homosexuals in the country's economic capital was not official policy, distancing itself from a citywide crackdown slammed by rights groups…
Marseille double building collapse injures two people
Two buildings have collapsed side by side in the French city of Marseille, injuring at least two people.Both buildings collapsed mid-morning on Monday on Rue d'Aubagne near the city's historic old po…
Mohamed Salah's statue unveiled in Egypt, creates social media buzz
A sculpture of Egyptian football star Mohamed Salah, has been unveiled in the Liverpool's forward home country on Sunday, at the World Youth Forum (WYF) being held in Sharm al-Sheikh.The artwork by E…
France issues arrest warrants for three senior Syrian officials: legal sources
Prosecutors in France have issued international arrest warrants for three senior Syrian intelligence and government officials for allegations of collusion in war crimes.Syrian security chief Ali Maml…
U.S. reimposes "toughest ever" sanctions on Iran
The United States reimposes oil and financial sanctions against Iran on Monday, significantly turning up the pressure on Tehran in order to curb its missile and nuclear programs and counter its growi…
Tiwa Savage becomes first female to win MTV Best African Act
Nigerian singer, Tiwa Savage, has become the first Nigerian female artiste to win the MTV Europe Music Awards in the Best African Act category.News Agency of Nigeria reports that the Afro-pop singer …
Suspended joint military exercise betwwen South Korea & US resumes
South Korea and the United States on Monday resumed small-scale military training that was indefinitely suspended following an historic summit between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leade…
Floyd Mayweather announces bout with kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa in Japan
Floyd Mayweather has announced he will fight kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa on New Year's Eve in Japan.Mayweather, 41, has signed with Japanese mixed martial arts promotions company RIZIN Fighting Federa…
Tennis: Karen Khachanov stuns Novak Djokovic to win Paris Masters title
Karen Khachanov upset a tired-looking Novak Djokovic 7-5, 6-4 to win the Paris Masters title and deprive Djokovic of the chance on Sunday to match Rafael Nadal's record of 33 Masters titles.Djokovic,…
Seven killed in attack on Egyptian bus carrying Coptic Christians
At least seven Coptic Christians were killed Friday when gunmen opened fire on their bus in central Egypt, the province's bishop told AFP.A security official confirmed the attack in Minya province, a…
Army defends use of force against Shia protesters with Donald Trump Video
The Nigerian Army have defended its use of force against Shia protesters on Monday by posting a video clip of US president Donald Trump's remarks, in which he said he had given US soldiers to be depl…
U.S. lifts sanctions on two top Turkish officials
The United States said on Friday it lifted sanctions imposed on two top officials in Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan's cabinet, a sign of improved relations after Turkey freed an American pastor fro…
Stabbing at Sony Music HQ in London leaves 2 injured
Police said two people had been stabbed in an ongoing incident in central London on Friday, with armed officers on the scene at Sony Music UK's head office in Kensington.London's Metropolitan Police …
Court stops NLC, TUC from holding planned indefinite strike
he National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN) sitting in Abuja has restrained the organised labour from proceeding on its planned nationwide indefinite industrial action.Justice Sanusi Kado gave the…
DR Congo:Death toll from Ebola now at 180
The Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has claimed 180 lives, according to the health ministry, with 10 more reported deaths in recent days.The ministry said on Thursday that it h…
Australian jailed for role in wife's suicide
An Australian man was sentenced to 10 years in prison Friday for helping his wife commit suicide so he could access her life insurance, in what the judge called a precedent-setting case.Graham Morant…
Eight countries countries granted sanctions waivers to purchase Iranian crude oil
The U.S. government has agreed to let eight countries, including close allies South Korea and Japan, as well as India, keep buying Iranian oil after it reimposes sanctions on Tehran from next week, B…
DR Congo: 2,600 victims of sexual violence treated by doctors
Doctors without Borders says it has treated 2,600 victims of sexual violence in just one town since May last year.The town is Kananga in Democractic Republic of Congo - a country where rape continues…
Gates foundation cancels $5m aid to Saudi charity over journalist murder
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is canceling most of its $5 million pledge to the MiSk Foundation, a Saudi charity headed by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.The "current situation" played a …
Former Goldman bankers face 1MDB charges
US authorities have brought criminal charges against two former Goldman Sachs bankers and Malaysian financier Jho Low.The Department of Justice charges stem from the long-running scandal at Malaysia'…