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Malaysia detains Australia senator Nick Xenophon

YoopyaFeb 16, 20130

An Australian senator on a fact-finding mission to Malaysia says he has been refused entry because authorities consider him a “security risk”. Nick Xenophon was

Exclusive: Big powers to offer easing gold sanctions at Iran nuclear talks

YoopyaFeb 15, 20130

(Reuters) – Major powers plan to offer to ease sanctions barring trade in gold and other precious metals with Iran in return for Iranian steps to shut

Venezuela shows first Chavez photos, says has trouble speaking

YoopyaFeb 15, 20130

(Reuters) – Venezuela published the first photos of cancer-stricken Hugo Chavez since his surgery in Cuba more than two months ago, showing him smiling while lying in

Exclusive: North Korea tells China of preparations for fresh nuclear test

YoopyaFeb 15, 20130

(Reuters) – North Korea has told its key ally, China, that it is prepared to stage one or even two more nuclear tests this year in

Kashmir border: India says Pakistani soldier killed

YoopyaFeb 15, 20130

The Indian army says that its troops have killed a Pakistani soldier who strayed over the border in the disputed territory of Kashmir on Thursday.

Colombia Farc rebels delay hostage release

YoopyaFeb 15, 20130

Colombia’s largest rebel group, the Farc, has postponed the release of three hostages, reportedly blaming the move on the media presence in the area. President

Ivory Coast man sets himself alight at Rome airport

YoopyaFeb 15, 20130

An Ivorian man about to be deported from Italy has set himself alight at Fiumicino airport in the capital, Rome, Italian media has reported. A

A Feast to celebrate Yoruba culture

YoopyaFeb 15, 20130

Feast, an ambitious and visually striking play that celebrates West Africa’s Yoruba culture and its impact in the Americas and Europe, is showing at the

African Viewpoint: Which leaders are Twitter savvy?

YoopyaFeb 15, 20130

In our series of viewpoints from African journalists, London-based Ugandan writer Joel Kibazo looks at how Twitter has become a campaign tool on the continent.

Currency wars come to Moscow as G20 spars over yen

YoopyaFeb 15, 20130

(Reuters) – It may not be hand-to-hand combat, but “currency wars” came to Moscow on Friday asfinance officials from the Group of 20 nations sparred over