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Kebbi Warns Civil Servants Against Lateness, Absenteeism
The Kebbi State Government has warned civil servants against lateness and absenteeism, urging workers to demonstrate greater commitment to their official responsibilities. The...
EU Migration Chief Says Ceuta Crisis Overshadowed Progress on Migration
European Union Migration Commissioner Magnus Brunner says the bloc’s progress in reducing irregular migration has been overshadowed by the mass arrival of migrants...
Malaysia Begins Returning Myanmar Nationals Despite Safety Concerns
Malaysia has begun sending about 1,500 Myanmar nationals back to their country despite warnings from the United Nations and human rights organisations that...
Iraq War Film Explores US Marine’s Search for Forgiveness
A new film about the Iraq war is drawing attention to the lasting consequences of the conflict through the story of a former...
Myanmar Airstrike Death Toll Rises to 50 in Rakhine State
The death toll from a Myanmar military airstrike in Rakhine State has risen to 50 after rescuers recovered additional bodies from the site...
Former World Snooker Champion Graeme Dott Jailed for Seven Years for Child Sexual Abuse
Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott has been sentenced to seven years in prison after being convicted of sexually abusing two children in...
Fiji Declares HIV Emergency as Infections Surge Among Young People
Fiji has declared a national HIV emergency after a sharp rise in infections, with health officials warning that young people are increasingly affected...
Campaigners Welcome Miliband’s Assurance on Palestine Action Ban
Campaigners challenging the UK government’s proscription of Palestine Action have welcomed Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband’s assurance that the ban was not intended to...
