Trump picks Neil Gorsuch as nominee for Supreme Court
President Donald Trump has nominated Colorado federal appeals court judge Neil Gorsuch for the US Supreme Court.
If confirmed by the Senate, the 49-year-old would replace the vacancy left on the court by the late...
Morocco rejoins the African Union after 33 years
The African Union has decided to allow Morocco back into the fold after a 33-year absence, despite stiff resistance from some member states over the status of Western Sahara.
After an emotional and tense debate,...
US travel ban “regrettable” – Mahama
Ghana’s former President John Mahama has lashed out at US President Donald Trump over a travel ban slapped on seven Moslem countries.
The ban bars citizens from Iraq, Syria, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen...
African leaders consider AU reform
African Heads of State at the ongoing Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, are considering proposals aimed at reforming the continental body, so as to make it...
Trump sacks defiant attorney general
Donald Trump has fired the acting US attorney general after she questioned the legality of his immigration ban.
Sally Yates, who had been appointed under Barack Obama, earlier ordered justice department lawyers not to enforce...
Six killed, eight wounded in Canada Mosque shooting
Six people have been killed and another eight wounded in a shooting at a mosque in Quebec City, Canada.
Shots were fired at the Quebec Islamic Cultural Centre on Sunday night, where dozens had gathered...
US judge suspends Trump deportations
A US judge has issued a temporary halt to the deportation of visa holders or refugees stranded at airports after President Donald Trump issued an order barring entry to them for 90 days.
The American...
Trump executive order: US judge temporarily halts deportations
A US judge has issued a temporary halt to the deportation of visa holders or refugees stranded at airports following President Trump's executive order.
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) filed a case in response...
UK and Turkey sign defence deal, push for more trade
British Prime Minister Theresa May has signed a $125m defence equipment deal with Turkey as the two countries promised to ramp up trade partnerships.
May, who arrived in Turkey on Saturday after a trip to...
Trump executive order prompts Google to recall staff
Google has recalled travelling staff members to the US after an executive order from President Donald Trump restricting entry for nationals of seven Muslim-majority countries.
Syrian refugees are banned from entry until further notice, the...