Davao City – Authorities in southern Philippines on Monday ordered the cancellation of classes and evacuation of residents as yet another storm threatens the region. [Read more…]
Turkey democratisation package
Ankara – Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayip Erdogan has unveiled a number of reforms on issues regarding political rights, such as election threshold, party organisation and propaganda in non-Turkish languages. [Read more…]
Condolences to Spain after train crash
Pretoria – President Jacob Zuma has expressed condolences to the government and people of Spain after a train accident that killed 80 people and left more than 140 injured. [Read more…]
Brazil riots
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – As many as 200,000 demonstrators marched through the streets of Brazil’s biggest cities on Monday in a swelling wave of protest tapping into widespread anger at poor public services, police violence and government corruption. [Read more…]
Brazilian Indian genocide exposed
A shocking report detailing horrific atrocities committed against Brazilian Indians in the 1940s, 50s and 60s has resurfaced – 45 years after it was mysteriously ‘destroyed’ in a fire. [Read more…]
Inauguration Mass marks new papacy
Rome – The Inauguration Mass for Pope Francis was held in Vatican City on Tuesday in the presence of more than 130 international delegations, marking the start of his papacy. [Read more…]
BRICS, peace and stability in Africa
Pretoria – BRICS countries can help in the establishment of stability and peace as well as economic development on the African continent, says Higher Education and Training Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande. [Read more…]
AU summit wraps up
Addis Ababa – The 20th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU) ended its two-day meeting on Monday in the capital of Ethiopia, concluding extended discussions about issues concerning the peace and development of the continent. [Read more…]
Doha Climate Change Conference
Doha – African environmental affairs ministers have arrived in Doha, Qatar ahead of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP18/CMP8) high-level segment talks which will officially kick off tomorrow. [Read more…]