New World abortion map shows “overwhelming” trend towards liberalisation
A new world map of abortion laws shows an “overwhelming” trend towards liberalisation, reproductive health experts said on Tuesday, despite a flurry of restrictions passed by U.S. states. But the…
Nigerians among 6,000 migrants trapped in Libyan detention camps
A medical charity, Doctors Without Borders (MSF) says there are close to 6,000 migrants trapped in Libyan detention camps who should be evacuated to Europe “as soon as possible”. Nigerians…
Iran opposes delaying oil producer group’s next meeting
Iran has told OPEC that it opposes delaying the oil producer group’s next meeting, setting the scene for another fight with fellow members as U.S. sanctions put Tehran under unprecedented…
Kenya’s president vows to push for more women in power, tackle child marriage, end FGM
Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta promised to push for more women in power, keep all girls in school, tackle child marriage and end female genital mutilation (FGM) at the opening of…
FAA says some Boeing 737 MAX planes may contain improperly manufactured parts
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration, FAA, on Sunday disclosed a new problem involving Boeing Co’s grounded 737 MAX, saying that more than 300 of that troubled plane and the prior…
Pope asks forgiveness “in the name of the Catholic Church” for mistreatment of the Roma people
Pope Francis on Sunday asked forgiveness in the name of the Catholic Church for the mistreatment of the Roma people, a move likely to increase tensions with Italy’s anti-immigrant Interior…
OIC summit condemns U.S decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital
The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) said it condemns any position adopted by an international body that supports prolonging occupation of Palestinian territories, including a U.S. decision to recognize Jerusalem…
North Korea leader executes envoy for failed summit with US
North Korea executed its nuclear envoy to the United States as part of a purge of officials who steered negotiations for a failed summit between leader Kim Jong Un and…
R. Kelly flew us in for sex, alleged victims tell Jury
R. Kelly’s accusers are giving testimony to a federal Jury alleging the singer traffic underage girls for his sexual desires. Sources directly connected to the case said numerous witnesses testified…
Assange showing symptoms of psychological torture, should not be extradited to US – U.N rights expert
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has suffered “psychological torture” from a defamation campaign against him by the media, judges and senior political figures, a United Nations human rights investigator said on…