Saudi seeks death penalty for prominent cleric: reports
RIYADH, Sept 4, 2018 ,, Saudi Arabia’s public prosecutor sought the death penalty against prominent cleric Sheikh Salman al-Awda at…
Xi Jinping announces USD 60 bn aid to Africa
Beijing [China], Sept 4 ,, Amid growing concerns about rising debt distress in Africa, Chinese President Xi Jinping has announced…
Afghan Taliban announces death of Haqqani network founder
KABUL, Sept 4 ,, The founder of the Haqqani network, one of Afghanistan’s most effective and feared militant groups, has…
U.S. soldier killed in apparent insider attack in Afghanistan
KABUL, Sept. 4 ,, One U.S. service member of U.S.-led NATO coalition forces was killed and another wounded following an…
Pakistan lawmakers begin electing new president
ISLAMABAD, Sept 4 ,, Pakistan began voting for a new president Tuesday, with a close ally of Prime Minister Imran…
Press freedom group urges Suu Kyi to free Reuters reporters
PARIS, Sept 3, 2018 ,, Reporters Without Borders called Monday on Myanmar’s leader Aung San Suu Kyi to free two…
China’s Xi says ‘no strings attached’ to Africa investments
BEIJING, Sept 3 ,, President Xi Jinping told African counterparts and business leaders Monday that China’s investments on the continent…
UN in Myanmar calls for release of jailed Reuters journalists
YANGON, Sept 3 ,,, Two Reuters reporters jailed Monday by a Yangon court for seven years for breaching a draconian…
Chinese Embassy sought India’s permission to see off Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi [India], Aug 31 ,, The Chinese Embassy in India had sought permission from the Ministry of External Affairs…
Saudi-led coalition admits ‘mistakes’ in deadly Yemen bus strike
RIYADH, Sept 1, 2018 ,, The Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen admitted Saturday that “mistakes” had been made in an…