2023

Dozens of people are reported injured in Tel Aviv as demonstrations turn violent.

Ivory Coast was voting Saturday in local and regional elections set to gauge support for the ruling party and the opposition two years ahead of… Read More »Ivory Coast votes in local, regional polls seen as test for presidential race

Guatemala’s president-elect Bernardo Arevalo on Friday denounced an “ongoing coup” by the country’s institutions to block him from taking power, after his political party was… Read More »Guatemala’s president-elect says ‘coup’ under way to prevent him from taking office

Gabon’s army said on Saturday that it would reopen the country’s borders, closed in the wake of the military coup that ousted ex-president Ali Bongo. 

American singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett, best known for his “Margaritaville” escapist tribute to the tropical life, has died at the age of 76, according to his website… Read More »‘Margaritaville’ singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett dies at 76

Pope Francis praised the “wisdom” of the Mongolian people Saturday, in harmony with nature and embracing spirituality, while warning the young democracy of risks such… Read More »Pope Francis hails religious tolerance, warns of environmental ruin on Mongolia visit

Mohamed Kissi accuses the Algerian coastguard of killing his brother – one of four Moroccan tourists.

A Proud Boys militia leader was hit with an 18-year prison sentence and a second was given 10 years Friday for joining the January 6,… Read More »Proud Boys members get lengthy prison sentences over Capitol assault

The latest mission in India’s ambitious space programme blasted off Saturday on a voyage towards the centre of the solar system, a week after the… Read More »India launches spacecraft to study the sun after successful moon landing

Few things were beyond the reach of billionaire Egyptian tycoon Mohamed Al Fayed who has died at the age of 94.