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Africa: South Sudan frees leaders accused of plotting coup

YoopyaApr 25, 2014September 7, 20230

Four senior politicians accused over an alleged coup plot that sparked South Sudan’s civil war have been freed after the government dropped the treason charges

North Korea: Why is Kim Jong-un always surrounded by people taking notes?

YoopyaApr 25, 2014September 7, 20230

There’s a newly released batch of photographs of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on a series of site visits. The dozens of photos all have

Africa: Chibok abductions: Nigeria vows to find schoolgirls

YoopyaApr 25, 2014April 9, 20230

Nigeria’s government has vowed to do all it can to rescue some 190 girls abducted from their school last week, following a crisis meeting in

Africa: Jerry Dammers gets South Africa honour for Free Nelson Mandela

YoopyaApr 25, 2014September 7, 20230

The songwriter behind the anti-apartheid protest anthem Free Nelson Mandela is to receive an honour from the President of South Africa. Jerry Dammers will be

World: South Korea ferry: Angry relatives confront officials

YoopyaApr 25, 2014June 25, 20230

Frustrated relatives of scores of passengers still missing from the South Korean ferry disaster have angrily confronted the fisheries minister and the coastguard chief. The

World: Arrest after Bali plane hijack alert in Indonesia

YoopyaApr 25, 2014June 25, 20230

A passenger who caused a hijack scare on a flight from Australia to Indonesia has been arrested at Bali airport, officials say. Virgin Australia said

World: Everest avalanche: Climbers descend amid uncertainty

YoopyaApr 25, 2014September 7, 20230

Climbers are descending from Everest base camp, amid uncertainty over this year’s climbing season after 16 guides were killed in an avalanche. A row over

World: Ukraine crisis: Kerry accuses Russia of ‘destabilisation’

YoopyaApr 25, 2014September 7, 20230

US Secretary of State John Kerry has accused Russia of distraction, deception and destabilisation in eastern Ukraine. In a strongly worded statement, he called on

World: Brazil protesters in Rio clashes over dancer’s death

YoopyaApr 23, 2014July 21, 20230

At least two main streets were closed in the city as Wyre Davies reports Violent protests have broken out in the Brazilian city of Rio

Malaysia: Search for MH370 reveals a military vulnerability for China

YoopyaApr 23, 2014July 21, 20230

(Reuters) – When Chinese naval supply vessel Qiandaohu entered Australia’s Albany Port this month to replenish Chinese warships helping search for a missing Malaysian airliner,