S.Leone Riot Victims' Families Still Awaiting Justice A Year On
Aminata Kabba says she has not seen justice in the year since learning from a social media video that armed men had shot her son dead, days after widespread riots gripped Sierra Leone.
Anti-Corruption Presidential Candidate Shot Dead In Ecuador Less Than 2 Weeks Before Election
Ecuadoran presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio was shot and killed at a political rally in the country's capital Quito on Wednesday. The attack took place less than two weeks before the Aug. 20 election in the South American nation. The country's president, Guillermo Lasso, confirmed the assassination of the 59-year-old politician, who was one of eight candidates.
Pakistan Climber Cleanses K2 As Shrine To Fallen Father
Gazing up from K2 Basecamp, Sajid Ali Sadpara sees Earth's second-highest mountain, his father's final resting place, and a blight of litter on the furthest reaches of the natural world.
Philippine Director Puts Women At The 'Heart' Of Drug War Film
Widows and mothers are at the "heart" of a gritty documentary by Philippine filmmaker Sheryl Rose Andes, who turns the camera on women left behind by former president Rodrigo Duterte's deadly drug war.
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US Announces Curbs On Outbound Investments To China
The United States on Wednesday announced steps to restrict certain US investments in China, targeting high-tech sectors like semiconductors and artificial intelligence -- a move that could further strain bilateral ties.
West Imposes New Sanctions Three Years After Belarus Crackdown
Western powers on Wednesday imposed new sanctions on Belarus three years after mass pro-democracy protests crushed by strongman President Alexander Lukashenko, whose government lashed out at criticism on the anniversary.
Outcry As Turkish Journalist Jailed By Text
Even in a country which regularly holds the world record for jailing journalists, the case of Turkish investigative reporter Baris Pehlivan stands out.
Assad Says Destroyed Syria Infrastructure Blocks Refugee Returns
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said Wednesday that the biggest obstacle to millions of refugees returning home is a lack of infrastructure, devastated by more than a decade of civil war.
'Sugar Man' Singer Rodriguez Dies At 81
Sixto Rodriguez, the once obscure American singer-songwriter who enjoyed a career renaissance after his music developed a cult following abroad, has died at the age of 81.
Greek Police Under Fire Over Deadly Football Violence
Greek police were accused Wednesday of having ignored warnings about a convoy of Croatian football "hooligans" heading for Athens days before a Greek supporter was killed in clashes between fans.
'Unsettled' Moscow Residents Tighten Belts As Ruble Tanks
In central Moscow, retired businessman Igor Inkin is preparing to turn down simple pleasures like dessert as the value of the ruble in his pocket continues to slide.
41 Migrants Missing After New Mediterranean Shipwreck
Forty-one migrants including three children are feared dead after being shipwrecked last week in the Mediterranean, UN agencies said, citing four survivors brought to the Italian island of Lampedusa Wednesday.
Diplomacy Centre-stage On Eve Of W.Africa Summit On Niger
West African nations and the United States gave priority to diplomacy to end the crisis in coup-stricken Niger ahead of a regional summit on Thursday to consider options that include military intervention.
WeWork Warns It Might Go Out Of Business
Embattled office-sharing firm WeWork on Tuesday warned US regulators that it is worried about its survival.
Winning $1.58 Bn Mega Millions Jackpot Ticket Sold In Florida
A lottery player in the US state of Florida won a record $1.58 billion Mega Millions jackpot on Tuesday, the lottery announced.
France Softens Tone On Niger Coup
Two weeks after the coup in Niger, France has abandoned its tough tone on the crisis and is now inclining towards diplomatic solutions, with military action seemingly ruled out for now, experts said.
Nagasaki Mayor Calls For End Of Nuclear Weapons On 78th Anniversary Of City's Atomic Bombing
"Now is the time to show courage and make the decision to break free from dependence on nuclear deterrence. As long as states are dependent on nuclear deterrence, we cannot realize a world without nuclear weapons," said Nagasaki mayor Shiro Suzuki.
Eleven Missing In France Holiday Lodging Fire: Official
Eleven people were missing Wednesday following a fire at a centre in eastern France where a group of adults with learning disabilities were taking their holidays, authorities said.
UN Says Reached Deal With Syria Over Key Aid Crossing
The United Nations has said it reached agreement with the Syrian government on aid deliveries to rebel-held areas from Turkey, raising concern among relief groups who had wanted Damascus kept out.
Pentagon Eyes Missile Testing Role For Australia
Australia could be a testing ground for US hypersonic and other long-range precision weapons under the AUKUS pact, a top Pentagon official told AFP on Wednesday.
Cathay Pacific Rebounds To First-half Profit As Travel Picks Up
Hong Kong carrier Cathay Pacific on Wednesday swung to a healthy profit in the first half of the year thanks to a pick-up in travel, with the airline expecting passenger capacity to reach 70 percent of pre-pandemic levels by end of the year.
Rocky US-Saudi Bond Boosted By Israel Normalisation Push
A spate of high-profile visits by US officials to Saudi Arabia underscores how ties have warmed amid talks over a potential deal that would see the Gulf kingdom recognise Israel, analysts say.
Wanted Hong Kong Activist Says Parents 'Harassed, Intimidated'
Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Anna Kwok said Wednesday that her parents were "questioned, harassed and intimidated" by authorities, weeks after officials accused her and seven others of endangering national security.
Biden Says Will Visit Vietnam 'Shortly'
US President Joe Biden said Tuesday he would travel to Vietnam "shortly" as part of an effort to improve ties with Hanoi, as Washington seeks to counter China's influence in the region.
Kenya's Government, Opposition Begin Talks After Protests
Kenya's government and the opposition are set to launch talks Wednesday aimed at resolving a bitter political feud following a spate of deadly protests over electoral reforms and the high cost of living.
Russia Says Shot Down Two Ukrainian Drones Headed For Moscow
Two Ukrainian combat drones headed for Moscow were shot down, Russian officials said on Wednesday, the latest in a surge of drone attacks targeting the capital.
Portugal, Spain Battle Wildfires Amid Heatwave Alerts
Hundreds of firefighters on Tuesday battled a wildfire that has burned for four days in southern Portugal, which like neighbouring Spain is sweltering in a heatwave that has triggered widespread weather alerts.
NASA May Delay Crewed Lunar Landing Beyond Artemis 3 Mission
NASA's Artemis 3 mission, set to return humans to the Moon in 2025, might not involve a crewed landing after all, an official said Tuesday.
Three Police Detained Over Death Of Man During France Riots
Three French police officers were arrested on Tuesday over the death of a 27-year-old man in the southern city of Marseille in early July during nationwide rioting, prosecutors said.
Ukraine Integrates French SCALP-EG Missiles Amid Rising Tensions
Back in May, France initially conveyed its plan to provide Ukraine with SCALP-EG.
Bids For Niger Talks Falter As Coup Summit Looms
Efforts by West Africa's bloc ECOWAS and the United States to parlay with Niger's new rulers made no headway on Tuesday ahead of a regional summit to mull options that include military intervention.
In Post-coup Niger, Many Salute 'Liberation' Despite Outcry
The coup that shook Niger nearly two weeks ago triggered an international outcry and curbs on domestic freedoms, yet many people in the capital say the change is a breath of fresh air.
Millionaire Tech Mogul Accused Of Helping Spread Web of Chinese Propaganda Globally
"I think we're very far from really understanding the scope of Chinese propaganda in the world. In our research work, every time we do a new research project, we unveil more and more projects, funds and initiatives aimed at spreading Chinese propaganda abroad," said Marius Dragomir, the Founding Director of the Media and Journalism Research Center.
Japan Eyes C-2 Transport With Standoff Missiles For Long-Range Strike
Should Japan proceed with this initiative, it will align with the U.S. military's ongoing exploration of incorporating standoff attack capabilities into its existing transport aircraft repertoire.
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