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Islamic State 'spy killings' video desperate stuff, says UK Prime Minister
A video by so-called Islamic State featuring a man and young boy with British accents is "desperate stuff", Prime Minister David Cameron has said.
The...
Nigeria seeks big loans from World Bank and other lenders
Nigeria is seeking loans from the World Bank, the African Development Bank (AfDB) and other lenders to help cover this year's massive budget deficit,...
EU pledges further funding for Ukraine military support
The EU is set to fund further military support for Ukraine, according to its foreign affairs chief.
Josep Borrell was speaking to reporters as he...
Dreadlocks, wigs & braids approved for use in Anguilla’s schools
Afro-Anguillan students will no longer be penalised by their schools for wearing natural protective hairstyles like dreadlocks, braids and cornrows as the Ministry of...
Afghanistan Taliban suicide attacks kill dozens
Suicide bombers and gunmen have stormed a police training centre in the eastern Afghan city of Gardez, killing at least 33 people.
The interior ministry...
US to withdraw 2,200 troops from Iraq
The US will withdraw more than a third of its troops from Iraq within weeks, its top Middle East commander has said.
Gen Kenneth McKenzie...
Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva greets world leaders on first day in...
On his first day in office, Brazil's president marked his return by establishing relations with regional and world leaders.
Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, more...
Tiger at Bronx Zoo tests positive for Covid-19
A four-year-old female Malayan tiger at the Bronx Zoo has tested positive for the coronavirus.
According to the BBC, the tiger, named Nadia, is believed...
Kenya declares national drought disaster
Kenya’s president has declared the drought, which has affected as much as half the country, a national disaster.
Uhuru Kenyatta appealed for international aid and...
US President Joe Biden announces 2024 re-election campaign
United States President Joe Biden has officially launched his campaign for re-election in 2024, becoming the Democratic frontrunner in a race that could pit...
