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Mugabe 'overjoyed' to host rare VIP visitor in China's Xi 02 Dec 2015 - 12:00 am

Harare: China's President Xi Jinping visited Zimbabwe on Tuesday on a rare trip by a world leader to a country shunned by Western...

Chicago fires top cop after black teen's fatal shooting 02 Dec 2015 - 12:00 am

Chicago: Chicago's mayor fired the city police chief Tuesday after a graphic video of a white officer fatally shooting a black teenager sparked...

US woman charged after social media backlash over dog’s taped muzzle 02 Dec 2015 - 12:00 am

By Colleen Jenkins WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.: A woman who sparked an international furor online after posting a photo on Facebook last week of her...

Hundreds of whales found dead in Chile 02 Dec 2015 - 12:00 am

Santiago: More than 300 whales have been found washed up in a remote inlet in Patagonia in southern Chile in one of the...

War on waste: Nigeria launches government efficiency drive 02 Dec 2015 - 12:00 am

Abuja: Replacing a single printer ink cartridge of the same make in different Nigerian government departments can cost $79 or $308; flights to...

Nicaragua refuses to make carbon-cutting pledge 02 Dec 2015 - 12:00 am

Le Bourget, France: Nicaragua's lead negotiator said Tuesday it will not make a pledge to fight global warming as part of the Paris...

EU 'not seeking reforms' in Cuba talks 02 Dec 2015 - 12:00 am

Brussels: The European Union is not seeking a programme of democratic reforms from Cuba as part of talks for a deal to normalise...

Cuba reinstates limits on doctors leaving the country 02 Dec 2015 - 12:00 am

By Daniel Trotta HAVANA: Cuba on Tuesday re-imposed limits on doctors leaving the country, saying its universal and free healthcare services have been...

Central African Muslim shot dead day after pope's visit 02 Dec 2015 - 12:00 am

Pope Francis visits a mosque in a flashpoint Muslim neighbourhood in Bangui, Central African Republic, where tensions remain high after months of violence...

Tunisia minister loses post after deadly bus bombing 02 Dec 2015 - 12:00 am

Tunis: Tunisia's minister of state for national security was relieved of his duties Tuesday, the prime minister's office said, a week after a...

George Lucas to new ‘Star Wars’ film: I’m your divorced father 02 Dec 2015 - 12:00 am

George Lucas NEW YORK: “Star Wars” creator George Lucas, who was not involved in making the long-awaited new film, “The Force Awakens,” said...

French president has best ratings since 2012 after Paris attacks: poll 02 Dec 2015 - 12:00 am

Paris: French President Francois Hollande's ratings zoomed up to 50 percent, the best since 2012, following his hardline response against jihadists after the...

Obama warns of climate security risks as tough talks begin 02 Dec 2015 - 12:00 am

Le Bourget, France: US President Barack Obama warned Tuesday global warming posed imminent security and economic risks, as negotiators embarked on an 11-day...

Sri Lanka to start up special court on alleged war crimes 02 Dec 2015 - 12:00 am

Maithripala Sirisena

Record rainfall batters Chennai, cripples life 02 Dec 2015 - 12:00 am

Commuters carry their motorbikes on a submerged cart as they wade through a waterlogged subway in Chennai Chennai: After some days of respite,...

Divided Belgium fails to agree climate targets 02 Dec 2015 - 12:00 am

Kris Peeters Brussels: When the Belgian government said recently it was hoping for a climate deal it wasn't talking about the UN talks...

Blast hits Istanbul metro, six injured 01 Dec 2015 - 07:45 pm

Istanbul: An explosion of unknown origin hit the Istanbul metro on Tuesday, causing injuries and bringing the transport system in Turkey's largest city...

South Africa tops graft list as continent says vice on the rise - survey 01 Dec 2015 - 06:56 pm

58 percent of Africans surveyed say graft worsening Police most corrupt, followed by business, tax officials For first time business executives seen as...