December 4, 2014
Russia’s President says ‘West Wants to Weaken Russia’
Russian President Vladimir Putin lashed out today Thursday at the United States and its European allies, saying Western sanctions for Russia's annexation of Crimea were just an excuse to weaken the country. Delivering his annual state of the…
December 4, 2014
Zimbabwe’s Mugabe anger over Joyce Mujuru ‘death plot’
Zimbabwe's president has spoken of his anger that his embattled deputy Joyce Mujuru allegedly plotted to assassinate him and accused her of being a thief. Speaking at the ruling Zanu-PF party's congress, Robert Mugabe said he would act against all…
December 3, 2014
Britain abolishes travel tax for children under 12
United Kingdom’s Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, has announced the abolition of Air Passenger Duty (APD) for children under 12 from next May. Osborne also pledged to abolish APD for children under 16 as of May 1, 2016. The announcement,…
December 3, 2014
Hong Kong Protest Leaders Surrender to Police
The founders of Hong Kong's Occupy Central movement have turned themselves in to police for their role in organizing pro-democracy protests authorities have deemed illegal. Benny Tai, Chan Kin-man, and Chu Yiu-ming entered the Central Police Station…
December 3, 2014
Kerry Cites Effectiveness of Airstrikes Against IS
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says coalition airstrikes against the Islamic State group have made it "much harder" for the militants to assemble, travel and carry out attacks. Kerry spoke Wednesday in Brussels, opening a meeting with foreign…
December 1, 2014
Obama to Hold White House Meetings about Ferguson
President Barack Obama is to discuss the situation in Ferguson, Missouri, with his Cabinet, civil rights leaders, law enforcement officials and others at the White House on Monday. The meeting will focus on a review of federal programs that provide…
November 25, 2014
Violence Erupts in Ferguson Following Ruling
The Midwestern U.S. town of Ferguson saw its worst unrest in months, after a grand jury decided not to indict a white police officer who shot and killed an unarmed black teenager. Violent protests erupted late Monday after officials announced…
November 25, 2014
Hong Kong Authorities Clear More Protest Sites
Hong Kong authorities have cleared street barricades at a protest site where pro-democracy demonstrators have camped for nearly two months. Bailiffs backed by dozens of police removed the obstructions early Tuesday from Argyle Street, in the Mong…
November 25, 2014
Explosions Rock Nigeria’s Maiduguri
Two explosions have rocked a crowded market in the Nigerian city of Maiduguri, causing dozens of casualties. Initial reports from the scene say two female suicide bombers set off blasts at the market in the Borno state capital on Tuesday morning.…
November 20, 2014
Northern US braced for more snowstorms after seven die
Another 3ft (1m) of snow is expected to hit parts of north-eastern US after a massive snowstorm left at least seven dead in New York state on Wednesday. Weather-related deaths were also reported in New Hampshire and Michigan. Parts of the city of…