Bankers convicted of helping Putin’s friend
Four bankers who allowed a friend of Vladimir Putin to deposit huge sums in Swiss banks have been found guilty of lacking due diligence.
The former executives at the Zurich branch of Russia's Gazprombank were...
Russian spies more effective than army, say experts
Russia's security and intelligence services have achieved greater success in Ukraine than its army, says a leading UK defence think tank.
Russian spy agencies began preparing for the invasion of Ukraine as far back as...
Mothers beg president to drop anti-gay law plans
A group of Ugandan mothers who have LGBT children have written a letter to President Yoweri Museveni urging him not to sign into law a new draft law under which people who are revealed...
Mississippi tornado kills 24 and brings devastation to US state
Search and rescue efforts are under way after one of the deadliest tornados to have ever hit the US state of Mississippi.
At least 24 people have died following Friday night's tornado, with more thought...
Putin: Russia to station nuclear weapons in Belarus
Russia will station tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus, President Vladimir Putin has said.
President Putin said the move would not violate nuclear non-proliferation agreements and compared it to the US stationing its weapons in Europe,...
RESTORE: Celebrating 15 years of free Reconstructive Surgeries around the Globe
The most beautiful and kind faces in Hollywood and dignitaries from around the world will come out to celebrate a good cause; the 15th Anniversary RESTORE Fundraiser Dinner Gala as presented by Avi Sivan...
Ramadan: Nigerians face arrest for ‘eating in public’
Islamic police in Nigeria's northern Kano state have been deployed to mosques to ensure the safety of lives and property during the holy month of Ramadan.
In a statement on Thursday, the religious police force,...
SA opposition vows to ‘protect’ Putin from ICC arrest
South African opposition minority party, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), has said Russian President Vladimir Putin is welcome to visit Pretoria despite an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) against him.
The...
Ebola-like Marburg virus kills five people in Tanzania
Marburg virus has killed five people in Tanzania's north-western Kagera region, the health ministry has said.
High fever is a common symptom of the deadly Ebola-like virus, often followed by bleeding and organ failure.
Tanzania's health...
Multiple injuries after ship tips over at Edinburgh dockyard
Thirty-three people have been injured after a ship tipped over at an Edinburgh dockyard.
The Scottish Ambulance Service said 21 people had been taken to hospital and 12 people were treated at the scene of...