Four Palestinians killed in clashes during Israeli raid
FOUR Palestinians have been killed in clashes during an Israeli raid to arrest a suspect in the occupied West Bank, local sources say. Israeli police said undercover forces came under…
Lebanon deadly petrol tank blast sparks protest at PM-designate’s home
PROTESTERS attacked the home of Lebanon’s prime minister-designate after a petrol tank explosion killed 27 people and injured 79 others on Sunday. Dozens of demonstrators demanded Najib Mikati’s resignation, threw…
Polish law on property stolen by Nazis angers Israel
POLAD’s president Andrzej Duda has approved a law that will make it harder for Jewish people to recover property lost during and after World War Two. The move has triggered…
Zambia election: President claims vote was not free and fair
Zambia’s incumbent president has described Thursday’s elections as “not free and fair”. Early results show President Edgar Lungu trailing his main opponent, businessman Hakainde “HH” Hichilema. The president said election…
Nicaragua: Police raid offices of La Prensa newspaper
Police in Nicaragua have raided the offices of the country’s main newspaper, La Prensa, which has been highly critical of President Daniel Ortega’s government. Photographs on La Prensa’s website show…
Japan rain: Nearly two million residents told to seek shelter
Nearly two million people have been urged to evacuate their homes amid heavy rainfall in parts of Japan. Highest-level rain warnings have been issued in a number of prefectures, including…
Afghan war: Kabul’s young women plead for help as Taliban advance
Every night terrified young men and women across the city send me desperate messages begging for help. “Pray for us,” says one. “The situation is critical, we are very worried,”…
Afghan conflict: Taliban take Mazar-e-Sharif, government’s last northern stronghold
Taliban fighters have captured Mazar-e-Sharif, the last major city in northern Afghanistan which was still under government control. The fall of the traditional anti-Taliban bastion marked a major gain for…
Haiti struck by deadly 7.2-magnitude earthquake
A powerful earthquake has struck the Caribbean nation of Haiti, killing at least 227 people. The 7.2-magnitude quake hit the west of the country on Saturday morning, toppling and damaging…
Nan Challenges Berejiklian
Sam Nunn – Gladys Berejiklian – Mesrena Elyoum Since Berejiklian’s support for her lover’s $5.5 million gift began to come to light, Gala and Berejiklian have chosen something to distract…