Year: 2014

3 dead, 7 injured in Kano suicide attack – Police

A female suicide bomber in Kano state, Nigeria's ancient city, killed three people and injured…

Two more Mont Blanc deaths amid fears of tourist free-for-all

Two Irish mountaineers have died on Mont Blanc, bringing to four those killed there in…

6 children among 15 dead in Aleppo bombing: Syria monitor

Six children were among at least 15 civilians killed in overnight bomb attacks by government…

Bauchi residents cry out over threat by horse riders

Residents of Bauchi metropolis have expressed concern over the activities of some horse riders that…

Warriors Close up on Pillars as Eguavoen Makes Losing Start

Abia Warriors is now a point behind Nigeria Premier League leaders Kano Pillars after beating…

Pillars Unbeaten Run Ended as Nigeria Premier League Resumes

The 2014 Premier League season resumed from the World Cup break with Kano Pillars having…

Court orders Russia pay $50bn to Yukos shareholders

 The arbitration court in The Hague has ordered Russia to pay shareholders of Yukos $50…

Flags at half-staff as France mourns Air Algerie crash victims

Flags flew at half-staff in France Monday in mourning for the 118 victims of the…

Historic Chinese church gutted by fire

A fire largely destroyed one of China's oldest churches early Monday, state media reported, gutting…

Nissan records jump in profit

Nissan said Monday that net profit for the April-June quarter soared 37 percent to $1.