International

AU calls for civilian-led transition in Burkina Faso

The African Union called on Saturday for a civilian-led transition in Burkina Faso after the…

Zida consolidates power in Burkina Faso, gets army's backing

Burkina Faso's army on Saturday backed a military officer's claim to lead the country's transition…

Burkina Faso's ousted president sighted in Ivory Coast

Deposed Burkina Faso president Blaise Compaore is said to be cooling off in a luxury…

1,273 die in Iraqi violence in October

Violence in Iraq killed at least 1,273 people during October, according to UN figures released…

Catalan leader threatens Spain with debt default

A powerful leader in Catalonia threatened Saturday that the rich region could drive Spain to…

Brazil announces Ebola screening for West Africans

Air passengers from the three West African countries hardest hit by Ebola will be screened…

Record $33mln(200mln Yuan) found in a Chinese official's home

*Money in Chinese Yuan weighs more than 3 tonnes *It would pile 200metres high, about…

Nationwide blackout hits Bangladesh

A massive nationwide power blackout hit Bangladesh on Saturday after a transmission line failed, leaving…

Body of Zambia's ex-leader arrives Lusaka

The body of president Michael Sata arrived back on Zambian soil on Saturday, ahead of…

South Africa: Huge crowd bids Meyiwa final farewell

South Africans turned out in huge numbers in Durban on Saturday for the funeral of…