US lawmakers weigh impeachment charges against Trump

The next phase of impeachment begins Wednesday in the US Congress as lawmakers weigh charges against Donald Trump, after the high-stakes inquiry into the president detailed "overwhelming" evidence of…

Typhoon Kammuri : Death toll rises to 17

The death toll from Typhoon Kammuri rose to 17 after destroying houses and displacing hundreds of thousands on its path across the Philippines. As it neared its exit, downgraded to a Severe Tropical …

Kamala Harris drops U.S. 2020 Presidential ambition over lack of funds

After launching her presidential campaign with a splash in Oakland, California, less than a year ago, California Senator Kamala Harris has made an equally stunning exit, telling supporters that s…

Greta Thunberg arrives in Portugal ahead of climate summit

Swedish teenage eco-warrior Greta Thunberg arrived in Lisbon on Tuesday after crossing the Atlantic in a catamaran to attend a UN climate change summit in Madrid.    The 16-year-old wa…

World leaders celebrates NATO at 70 amidst misgivings

As leaders of 29 countries gather in London to celebrate 70 years of Nato, the future of the world’s most successful military alliance remains in doubt.         Nato mem…

Miss world : Organisers ban miss Ukraine for being a single mother

A BEAUTY queen is taking legal action against the Miss World contest after she was banned for being a mum. Veronika Didusenko, 24, was crowned Miss Ukraine in 2018 but stripped of her title four days…

Why we declined Iranian invitation - US wrestling team

A U.S. team official on Tuesday said U.S wrestlers have declined an invitation to compete in a tournament in Iran, saying they have to concentrate on next year’s Olympic Games in Tokyo. The US team s…

Typhoon Kammuri hits Philippines

Typhoon Kammuri slammed into the eastern part of the Philippines on Tuesday (Dec 3), bringing heavy rains and gale-force winds as it tore across the main island of Luzon. At least one person was kill…

White house to shun Trump impeachment hearings

The White House told Democratic lawmakers on Sunday that U.S. President Donald Trump and his lawyers would not participate in a congressional impeachment hearing this week, citing a lack of “fundamen…

Vigil held for victims of London bridge attack

Tributes were paid on Monday to victims of the London Bridge terror attack, as the government said it was reviewing the early release from prison of dozens of convicted terrorists.            Prime M…

Dutch police search for man who stabbed three children

Three children were wounded in a stabbing on a shopping street in The Hague early Friday evening, Dutch police said, adding that they were seeking a suspect. National broadcaster NOS said the attack …

Albanian earth quake death toll rises to 39

Prime Minister Edi Rama said on Thursday the number of officially confirmed victims from an earthquake in Albania has risen to 39 just two days after the quake struck. Rama said there are 16 confirme…

Trump's photo-shopped image of himself sparks outrage on Twitter

The president of the United States of America, Donald Trump, on Wednesday, November 27, shared a photo-shopped picture of himself where he was half-unclad and shown as a professional boxer about to a…

Labour party accuses Boris Johnson of plot to sell NHS to Trump

Britain's main opposition Labour party on Wednesday accused Prime Minister Boris Johnson of plotting a "toxic" deal with President Donald Trump to allow US pharmaceutical companies access to the stat…

Submarine seized in spain found to be carrying three tonnes of cocaine

A submarine seized off the Spanish coast over the weekend, the first caught trying to smuggle narcotics into Europe, was carrying three tonnes of cocaine worth 100 million euros ($110 million), offic…

4 dead, 150 injured in Albanian 6.4 magnitude Earthquake

A strong earthquake shook Albania early Tuesday, killing at least four people, injuring 150 and collapsing buildings. The US Geological Survey said the magnitude 6.4 quake was centred 30 kilometres n…

4 dead, 8 missing in southwest China tunnel collapse

Four people have been killed and eight are missing following the collapse of a highway tunnel under construction in southwestern China. According to reports, Water and mud burst from the tunnel as wo…

Japan : Pope Francis calls for a world free of nuclear weapons

In his visit to Japan, Pope Francis has railed against atomic weapons, the nuclear deterrent and the growing arms trade. He said the money spent on weapons should be used to eradicate poverty and pro…

UK Labour makes radical election pitch for election

Britain's main opposition Labour party on Thursday unveiled its general election manifesto, promising a radical agenda for social change, including nationalising key industries and a controversial se…

Man who posed as pilot to dodge airport queues arrested in India

Police on Wednesday said a man who posed as a Lufthansa pilot so that he could enjoy quick boarding and upgrades has been arrested in New Delhi.        Deputy Commission…