Coup in Zimbabwe, but Mugabe is fine, finance minister detained
Zimbabwe’s military said it had seized power in a targeted assault on “criminals” around President Robert Mugabe who were causing social and economic suffering, but gave assurances the 93-year-old leader…
Trump asked for Xi’s help in UCLA players’ shoplifting case in China
November 14, 2017 U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he sought the help of Chinese President Xi Jinping in the case of three University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)…
Europe, Africa ministers agree to help migrants held in Libya
November 13, 2017 European and African ministers agreed on Monday to try to improve conditions for migrants in Libya. They also agreed to seek paths such as scholarships for Africans…
President al-Bashir defies ICC arrest warrant by visiting Uganda
November 13, 2017 President Omar al-Bashir of Sudan arrived for a three-day visit in Uganda on Monday, defying an international Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant against him. The ICC issued…
Ex CIA director assumes Trump ‘afraid’ of Putin amid Russia meddling probe
November 13, 2017 Former CIA Director John Brennan suggested that U.S. President Donald Trump might be “afraid” of Russian President Vladimir Putin, amid Russia meddling probe. On Saturday, Trump said…
Paradise Papers: High profile corruption cases shock Transparency International
The ‘Paradise Papers’ revelations published on 5 November by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) and its partners show how the rich and powerful around the world are able…
Trump rejects stricter gun laws after Texas church shooting
November 7, 2017 President Donald Trump says there is no reason to amend firearms legislation in the United States following the mass shooting at a Texas church over the weekend….
Lebanon PM under house arrest in Saudi Arabia: pro-Hezbollah paper
November 7, 2017 Saad al-Hariri, who quit as Lebanese Prime Minister in a weekend broadcast from Saudi Arabia, has been held under house arrest in the kingdom, a pro-Hezbollah daily…
Paradise Papers: EU may blacklist nations, individuals over tax evasion
European Union states will on Tuesday discuss plans for a tax havens’ blacklist, officials said, in a bid to tackle offshore tax avoidance after leaked documents revealed investments by wealthy…
Apple, Queen Elizabeth, Trump’s henchmen, others indicted in Paradise Papers
The Paradise Papers are a huge leak of financial documents that throw light on the top end of the world of offshore finance. A number of stories are appearing in…