Category: News
Six killed in Peru in clashes between military and Shining Path rebel group
Remnants of the Maoist rebel group once focused on overthrowing the government have turned to drug trafficking.
Russia won’t renew grain until West meets its demands, Putin tells Erdogan
The Russian leader's stance dashes hopes that Erdogan could help revive the vital grain deal amid soaring food prices.
Morocco protests over killed jet ski tourists in Algeria
Morocco's National Council for Human Rights condemned last week's incident, when the tourists strayed across the border.
China will dominate the world of tech, Web Summit’s Cosgrave says
The co-founder of the tech summit, which will be held in Qatar next year, says the West has lost its lead on tech.
Singer Steve Harwell of the pop-rock band Smash Mouth dies at 56
Harwell, who sang hits like All Star and Then the Morning Comes, died of acute liver failure, band manager says.
North Korean leader Kim expected to meet Russia’s Putin: US
The US says the North Korean leader is expected to hold a 'leader-level diplomatic engagement' with the Russian leader.
‘There is no work’: Guatemala political crisis spotlights calls for change
Guatemalans have mixed expectations for next government as president's path to office remains fraught with uncertainty.
Metro rail service starts in Nigeria’s Lagos, set to ease traffic
The 13km-long (8-mile) first phase, which was delayed for decades, opens its services in step to ease commuting.
Biden hits out at Trump in Labor Day speech focused on US jobs, economy
US president takes repeated shots at his predecessor's economic record as 2024 election campaign begins to heat up.
Sweden, EU say Swedish national has been held in Iran since last year
The announcement comes after The New York Times reported on the detention of an employee of the EU diplomatic corps.