Tim Cook: Being gay is God’s greatest gift to me
Four years ago, Tim Cook became the first CEO of a major company to come out as gay. He says he's happy about that distinction — and his decision.
"I'm very proud of it," the...
Liberia: Weah declares free tuition at Public Universities
President of Liberia, President George Weah has sensationally declared that the University of Liberia and all other public universities in Liberia tuition free.
Weah made the announcement during his visit to the University of Liberia...
Pipe bombs sent to WH, Clintons’, Obama’s home and CNN’s HQ
Multiple explosive devices have been found in the mail addressed to Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, the White House and CNN's New York newsroom - as investigators probe whether the 'similar' packages are the work...
Mugabe’s son-in-law freed on bail
The son-in-law of Zimbabwe's former President Robert Mugabe, has been released on bail after a magistrate explained to him that he was to face kidnapping charges.
Local media tweeted photos of Simba Chikore (in the...
Trump calls Khashoggi murder ‘worst cover-up in history’
US President Donald Trump has called Saudi Arabia's response to the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi "the worst cover-up ever".
He added that whoever organised the plot "should be in big trouble".
Secretary of State Mike...
South Africa shocked by live rape trial of Omotoso
A televised rape trial in South Africa has prompted a furious public backlash after a witness - who says she was raped by her pastor from the age of 14 - was subjected to...
Donald Trump: US will build up nuclear arsenal
President Donald Trump has warned that the US will bolster its nuclear arsenal to put pressure on Russia and China.
Speaking to reporters, he repeated his belief that Russia has violated the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear...
World’s longest sea crossing: Hong Kong-Zhuhai bridge opens
Chinese President Xi Jinping has officially opened the world's longest sea crossing bridge, nine years after construction first began.
Including its access roads, the bridge spans 55km (34 miles) and connects Hong Kong to Macau...
Nigerian pastor accused of rape asks judge to step down
South African judge Mandela Makaula has dismissed an application by the Nigerian pastor, Timothy Omotoso, who is accused of rape to recuse himself from the case.
Mr Omotoso's lawyer argued that the judge had shown...
Cameroon’s President Paul Biya wins seventh term
Cameroon's President Paul Biya has won a seventh term in office in polls marred by low turnout and voter intimidation.
Mr Biya, at 85 Africa's oldest head of state, was re-elected with 71.3% of the...