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Malawi's ex-president Banda returns after four-year absence

Despite threat of arrest over corruption allegations, Joyce Banda returns as questions swirl about a political comeback. Malawi’s former president, Joyce Banda, has returned home after four years of self-imposed exile despite facing the threat of arrest over corruption allegations. Banda, 68, fled the country in 2014 when she lost power after being embroiled in […]

Cubans sceptical of new president's promises

New president faces daunting challenge of modernising state-run economy to make it more rational and effective. Havana, Cuba – The new president of this country, Miguel Diaz-Canel, is promising to defend the socialist revolution while also modernising the economy. However, Cubans are sceptical about seeing many improvements even though Diaz-Canel is the Caribbean country’s first leader […]

For ASEAN, economic issues sideline rights concerns

Regional bloc accused of putting economic and security matters ahead of human rights and fundamental freedoms. Singapore – Southeast Asian leaders have given warning that a growing trade dispute between the US and China is putting their economic growth at risk. It came at the end of a regional summit on Friday and Saturday of […]

Rwanda's Paul Kagame accuses ICC of bias against Africa

Rwandan leader says The Hague-based court has failed to mete out justice in any other part of the world except Africa. Kigali, Rwanda – Rwandan President Paul Kagame has repeated his harsh criticism of the International Criminal Court (ICC) for what he calls open bias against Africa, saying it has failed to mete out justice […]

Inside Hull’s most rundown street

Living HULL! The ‘forgotten’ families surviving on once-bustling city street that has became a barren wasteland full of abandoned homes and trash Pretoria Street in Hull has only eight homes occupied while the remainder lie derelict awaiting demolition Hull City Council had secured funding to redevelop the area but plans were halted by David Cameron […]

Jeremy Corbyn finally breaks silence over Julian Assange

Jeremy Corbyn finally breaks silence over Julian Assange and says he SHOULD face rape charges – but still maintains WikiLeaks founder should not be extradited to the US Jeremy Corbyn said Julian Assange should answer questions over allegations  But he maintains that the WikiLeaks founder should not be extradited to the US  The Labour leader […]

Section of Sherwood Park Freeway closed due to crash

Edmonton police were on the scene of a two-vehicle collision Saturday morning. Edmonton Police Service said the Sherwood Park Freeway eastbound and westbound between 50 and 75 streets was closed while police investigated. Drivers were asked to use alternate routes. EPS said it would provide more details when they become available. Related Edmonton physiotherapist suffers […]

Cop who shot suspect inside police station will not face charges

Shocking moment a cop accidentally shoots an unruly suspect instead of using a TASER, as it is revealed he will NOT face any criminal charges Unnamed officer shot and injured Brian Riling on March 3 in Pennsylvania  Bucks County DA Matthew Weintraub said on Friday he will not press charges Cop said he pulled his gun by […]

Furby Street fire leaves 5 people and one cat homeless

Five people and one cat are safe after a fire broke out at a three-storey home on Furby Street early Saturday morning. Crews were called to the single-family home around 4:00 a.m. and found heavy smoke and flames coming from the house. Firefighters initially launched an offensive attack but were forced to switch to a […]