World/Local News

PAKISTANI Taliban leaders have warned of violent retribution if the government gives in to US demands to free a consular staffer. The staffer had been charged with double murder. The threat comes as Pakistani analysts […] […]

HILLARY Clinton has pressed Tehran to follow Egypt’s example and “open up” its political system after anti-government protests in Iran. One person was killed and several wounded by gunshots during the protests in Tehran, the […] […]

MEXICO’S government has cancelled Year of Mexico celebrations in France amid souring diplomatic relations over the case of a French woman serving a lengthy jail term on kidnapping charges. “In light of the declarations by […] […]

Canada admitted a record-high number of immigrants last year, with more than 280,600 new permanent residents welcomed into the country, a report released Sunday shows. That’s the highest number admitted into the country in 57 […] […]

A day after receiving the Grammy award for reggae, and after more than a year of living a nightmare, dancehall superstar Buju Banton will today begin a second attempt at gaining his freedom. The 37-year-old […] […]

Lagos, Nigeria – A stampede at a political rally killed 11 people and injured dozens more as President Goodluck Jonathan spoke, highlighting the insecurity in Africa’s most populous nation as it prepares for national elections […] […]

CAIRO – Egypt’s new military leadership today vowed to pave the way for democracy and abide by its peace treaty with Israel, as Egyptians basked in their victory a day after Hosni Mubarak’s overthrow. The […] […]

A PAKISTANI court has issued an arrest warrant for former President Pervez Musharraf over the assassination of ex-prime minister Benazir Bhutto. “Judge Rana Nisar Ahmad has issued non-bailable warrant for former President Pervez Musharraf and […] […]

DUTCH lawmakers are considering new legislation that would ban foreign travellers from buying cannabis in cafes. New laws would see the world-famous “coffee shops” – which lawfully sell small amounts of cannabis to customers – […] […]

NEW YORK, N.Y.—A graffiti artist armed with five knives went on a bloody 28-hour rampage across New York City, fatally stabbing his stepfather, ex-girlfriend and her mother, running down a pedestrian with a stolen Lexus […] […]