Palestinian leader accuses Israel of 'ethnic cleansing'
The Palestinian president is accusing Israel of "ethnic cleansing," days after Israel's leader lobbed that same allegation at the...
Syria truce to begin after bloody weekend
A ceasefire in Syria brokered by Russia and the US is due to begin at sundown on Monday, after scores of civilians were killed in a...
Gabon's Bongo set to receive 'exceptional global citizen' award
An American think tank with close ties to government is reportedly set to celebrate Gabonese President Ali Bongo as an "exceptional...
Jobless fishers were warned not to strike
The more than 600 fishermen and women who lost their jobs as a result of a protracted strike that was declared illegal last year were...
Wawrinka stuns Djokovic to clinch US Open title
Stan Wawrinka became the oldest US Open men's champion in 46 years when he defeated world number one Novak Djokovic to claim a third...
Clinton cancels California trip after health scare
Democratic White House hopeful Hillary Clinton cancelled a California campaign fundraising trip after she fell ill at a 9/11 memorial...
Israeli court OKs force-feeding prisoners on hunger strike
Israel's Supreme Court on Sunday rejected an appeal from the Israel Medical Association and authorised the force-feeding of prisoners on...
Mozambique army destroys rebel base: police
The Mozambican army has destroyed a base used by Renamo rebels, the country's main opposition, to launch ambush attacks, police said on...
Fishing industry could face increased levies
Due to a struggling economy, the fishing sector may face increased levies to finance the management of Namibia's fishing sector....
Barca trio reunited, Ronaldo returns for Real
Barcelona's fearsome front three of Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar could join forces for the first time in four months against...
