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EU suspends sanctions against most Zimbabwe officials

YoopyaMar 25, 20130

The European Union has suspended sanctions against 81 officials and eight firms in Zimbabwe. The decision followed a “peaceful, successful and credible” referendum on a

Central African Republic rebel chief to name power-sharing government

YoopyaMar 25, 20130

(Reuters) – A rebel leader in Central African Republic pledged to name a power-sharing government after seizing the capital Bangui on Sunday and declaring himself

Syria rebel commander Riad al-Asaad wounded by blast

YoopyaMar 25, 20130

A rebel military commander in Syria is reported to have been wounded by a bomb blast in Deir al-Zour province. Activists said a device exploded

Mexico uncovers ancient pelota courts at Tajin site

YoopyaMar 25, 20130

Archaeologists in Mexico say they have uncovered three ancient playing fields at a pre-Hispanic site in the eastern state of Veracruz. They found the courts,

South Korea, US sign military plan against North ‘provocations’

YoopyaMar 25, 2013March 25, 20130

South Korea has signed a new military plan with the US to counter what officials call North Korean “provocations”. The plan provides for a joint

Mali prisoner: ‘Militants cut off my hand with a knife’

YoopyaMar 25, 20130

Algalas ag Moutkel points his left arm at the writing on the wall of the cell in which he was incarcerated during the rule of

Islamist rebels attack Mali town

YoopyaMar 25, 20130

Islamist rebels have attacked Gao in northern Mali, officials say. The rebels were repelled after two hours of fierce fighting, a Malian army official said.

France confirms death of Islamist commander Abou Zeid

YoopyaMar 25, 20130

Islamist commander Abdelhamid Abou Zeid has been killed in fighting in Mali, the French presidency has confirmed. Abou Zeid was a senior figure in al-Qaeda

Australian PM Gillard in reshuffle after ‘unseemly’ vote

YoopyaMar 25, 20130

Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard has unveiled a new front bench, days after an abortive leadership vote she called “unseemly” and “self-indulgent”. Late last week,

Hong Kong court denies domestic workers residency

YoopyaMar 25, 2013March 25, 20130

Hong Kong’s top court has ruled that domestic workers are not eligible to apply for permanent residency, ending a two-year battle that has split opinion.