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SA Man Killed and Burned Ex-Girlfriend
A South African man has been found guilty of killing his 22-year-old ex-girlfriend in a case that shocked the country last year.
The High Court in Johannesburg concluded that Sandile Mantsoe stabbed Karabo Mokoena, and tried to conceal the…
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Israel Insists Nobody Wants War With Tehran
Israel said on Tuesday it does not seek war with Iran, a day after presenting purported evidence of past Iranian nuclear arms work, but suggested U.S. President Donald Trump backed its latest attempt to kill a deal aimed at curbing Iran's…
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North And South Korea Start To Dismantle Border Speakers
North and South Korea began dismantling loudspeakers that blared propaganda across their heavily fortified border on Tuesday, South Korea’s defense ministry said, fulfilling a promise made at last week’s historic summit.
The moves are…
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Cardinal Pell to Stand Trial on Sex Charges
Vatican treasurer Cardinal George Pell will stand trial on historical sexual assault charges, a court has ruled.
Cardinal Pell formally pleaded not guilty to the charges on Tuesday. He has consistently denied any wrongdoing.
An…
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Protect Nigerians Against Spate of Killings — Trump Tells Buhari
President Donald Trump of the United States of America, yesterday, warned that his government would not tolerate continued religious killings in Nigeria.
Trump said: “We are deeply concerned by the religious violence in Nigeria,…
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Nigeria Attacks: Mosque Bomb Blasts Kill 24 in Mubi
At least 24 people are reported to have been killed in suicide bomb blasts in the north-east Nigerian town of Mubi.
The explosions happened in and around a mosque as Muslims were preparing for afternoon prayers.
No-one has yet said they…
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Bipolar Man Sues Rescuers For Saving His Life
A man who reportedly suffered a bipolar episode and tried to drown himself in a pool is suing the police officers and lifeguard who pulled him out of the water.
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Nigeria Bans Cough Syrup with Codeine After Addiction Outcry
Nigeria has announced a ban on the production and import of cough syrup containing codeine after a BBC investigation into its role in an addiction epidemic.
A health ministry spokesman told the BBC remaining stocks in shops could be sold…
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Unrest In South Africa: Rioters Burn 18 Trucks
Gangs in South Africa have set fire to at least 18 trucks on a motorway in the eastern province of KwaZulu-Natal.
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Nigeria and Switzerland sign looted funds deal
The Nigerian and Swiss governments have signed a memorandum of understanding that will see looted funds from Nigeria returned to that country.
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