International

Rama X: Thailand’s new monarch making his mark

BANGKOK, Thailand (AFP) - With the funeral of late king Bhumibol Adulyadej underway, his untested and unpredictable heir has taken…

Rohingya faces tell the agony of Myanmar exodus

COX’S BAZAR, Bangladesh (AFP) - The lines on their foreheads tell more than the forced smiles on the faces of…

Former Kirchner minister arrested for corruption in Argentina

by Sonia Avalos Buenos Aires, Argentina (AFP) -- A former key minister in Argentina's husband-and-wife Kirchner governments was arrested for corruption involving hundreds…

Divided Kenya votes in fractious second election

 by Hazel Ward with Nicolas Delaunay in Kisumu  Agence France-Presse NAIROBI, Kenya (AFP) -- A divided Kenya heads to the polls on Thursday…

Las Vegas killer’s brother arrested for child porn

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP)  - The brother of the man behind the worst mass shooting in modern US history has…

Trump tries to quell Republican revolt

by Andrew Beatty Agence France-Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) - President Donald Trump hit back at critics within his own party Wednesday,…

Trump congratulates Xi after Chinese leader tightens grip on power

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) - President Donald Trump congratulated Xi Jinping on Wednesday, after the Chinese leader solidified his grip on power…

Boko Haram kills six Nigerian soldiers in raid

KANO, Nigeria (AFP) - At least six soldiers were killed in heavy fighting when Boko Haram raided a military base and looted…

Brazil president avoids corruption trial

by Damian Wroclavsky Agence France-Presse BRASÍLIA, Brazil (AFP) - Brazil's Congress rejected corruption charges against President Michel Temer on Wednesday, meaning he…

Haley rushed out of UN camp as South Sudan protesters turn up

JUBA, South Sudan (AFP) - (Eagle News) - US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley on Wednesday was quickly escorted…

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