Woman strips naked to avoid arrest
There was drama at the populous village in Kenya when a female notorious illicit brew dealer stripped naked to avoid arrest by chiefs.
When the...
‘You broke my heart,’ woman yells before gunning down Memphis pastor – Police
A police report and affidavit reveals shocking new details about the moments leading up to the shooting death of a Memphis pastor inside his Collierville home.
The...
Theresa May to resign as prime minister
Theresa May has said she will quit as Conservative leader on 7 June, paving the way for a contest to decide a new prime...
Ethiopian capital bans motorbikes to curb crime
A ban on motorbikes has come into force in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, aimed at curbing crime.
The city's mayor said criminals riding motorbikes...
Samsung profits tumble as it warns of ‘challenges’ ahead
Samsung Electronics saw profits plunge in the second quarter as its key chip business faltered, and the firm also warned of "challenges" ahead.
The world's...
Nigeria sends envoy to South Africa over ‘anarchy’
Nigeria's president has sent an envoy to South Africa following the looting in Johannesburg.
The government alleges that Nigerian-owned businesses have been targeted in the...
Philippine court orders arrest of ex-first lady for graft
The Philippines’ anti-corruption court on Friday ordered the arrest of former first lady Imelda Marcos after finding her guilty on seven counts of graft...
Algeria president drops bid for fifth term
Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika has postponed the 18 April presidential elections and said he will not seek a fifth term in office.
President Bouteflika's candidacy...
Ukraine comedian ‘leads’ in presidential election
A comedian with no political experience has won the most votes in the first round of Ukraine's presidential elections, according to exit polls.
They say...
Egypt Coptic monks sentenced to death for killing bishop
Two former Coptic Christian monks have been sentenced to death in Egypt over the murder of a bishop last year, officials have confirmed.
Bishop Epiphanius,...