Cancer in Europe : more cases but fewer deaths
The number of cancer cases has continued to rise across Europe, however mortality rates from the disease have fallen, according to the World Health...
30,000 flee in Syria as UN fears century’s ‘worst’ crisis
Violence in northwest Syria has displaced more than 30,000 people this month alone, the United Nations said Monday, warning that a looming assault could...
South Korean President Moon urges ‘bold decision’ from US...
South Korean President Moon Jae-in called for a "bold decision" by US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on denuclearisation...
Twin bomb attack near Afghan girls’ school
A boy was killed and four others wounded in a double bombing outside a school in restive eastern Afghanistan on Tuesday, officials and witnesses...
Nigeria gas tanker explosion kills dozens
At least 35 people were killed and hundreds injured when a gas tanker exploded in northern Nigerian state of Nasarawa and started a blaze,...
Plane crashes into Lake Yirol ‘killing 19’
Nineteen people were killed when a small passenger plane crashed into a lake as it tried to land in thick fog in central South...
Alibaba founder Jack Ma to step down in 2019, pledges ‘smooth...
Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma announced on Monday he would step down as head of the pioneering Chinese e-commerce giant in one year, a departure...
Les Moonves resigns from CBS
The head of US media giant CBS, Les Moonves, has resigned with immediate effect after allegations of sexual misconduct.
The Tamil Nadu government has decided to seek the release of...
Tamil Nadu decides to release all 7 Rajiv Gandhi assassination convicts.
The recommendation of the state cabinet will be sent to the Governor immediately, said...
protesters torch Iran consulate
Iraqi protesters on Friday torched the Iranian consulate in the southern city of Basra in fresh demonstrations over poor public services after parliament called...
