Notre Dame fire pledges inflame yellow vest protesters
Paris (France) – Holding signs that read “What about the poor?” and chanting “Justice for all,” France’s yellow vest protesters, ignoring the displays of unity by the French political class…
Tripoli quiet after air raid, death toll rises
Explosions rocked Libya’s capital Tripoli following air raids in an escalation of a two-week offensive by eastern forces on the city held by the internationally recognised government. Powerful blasts, believed…
Comedian Zelensky wins Ukraine’s presidential vote
Kiev (Ukraine) – Comic Volodymyr Zelensky has won Ukraine’s presidential runoff vote, defeating incumbent President Petro Poroshenko with more than 73 percent of the vote against about 25, according to…
Charity founder quits after ‘rapes’ at Africa school
An American woman who established a charity to help vulnerable girls in Liberia has resigned six months after taking a leave of absence in the wake of allegations that a…
Prince Harry and Meghan planning to move to country in Africa: Reports
Cape Town – Are Prince Harry and Meghan planning to move once the royal baby arrives? According to reputable UK newspaper, The Sunday Times, Harry’s advisers are planning a “bespoke”…
Local group linked to deadly attacks — Sri Lanka Minister
Sri Lanka’s health minister has claimed that a local organisation was linked to the string of bombings that killed nearly 300 people and wounded 500 others. Rajitha Senaratne yesterday blamed…
SA politicians pull out church suits ahead of polls
Politicians took to the pews and chairs of churches across the country on Easter Sunday in a last push for prayer ahead of the May 8 national and provincial election. …
Young confident misfiring Man U will be ready for City
Manchester United’s players are well aware of the importance of tomorrow’s Premier League clash against champions Manchester City and need no extra motivation after a 4-0 hammering at Everton, defender…
Good to be CWC underdogs: Sarfraz
Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed said yesterday that being underdogs in next month’s Cricket World Cup eases the pressure on his young team, who leave for the tournament this week. Pakistan…
Djokovic extends lead as world No 1
Novak Djokovic stretched his lead over Rafael Nadal at the top of the ATP rankings yesterday, after the Spaniard’s failed bid to win a 12th Monte Carlo Masters title. Djokovic,…











