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Syria Agrees To Take Part In Peace Talks – Russia
Russia says the Syrian government had agreed in principle to attend an international peace conference proposed by Russia and the US, and criticised what it called attempts to undermine peace efforts. The summit has been suggested by the US and Russia and could take place in the Swiss city of Geneva. “We note ... Read More »
Five Thai Soldiers Killed In Deadly Blast
A roadside bomb in southern Thailand has killed five paramilitary soldiers and one other has been wounded, local police say. Police said on Friday that the soldiers were travelling in a pick-up vehicle to meet Muslim community leaders in the Saiburi district of Pattani, one of Thailand’s southernmost provinces hit by a near-decade ... Read More »
Over 20 Killed In Niger Car Bombings
No fewer than 21 people have been killed after suicide bombers in Niger detonated two car bombs simultaneously, one inside a military camp in the city of Agadez and another in the remote town of Arlit inside a French-operated uranium mine, the ministry of defence said. Several dozen people were ... Read More »
US President Defends Use Of Drones
President Barack Obama has defended his country’s controversial drone attacks as legal, effective and a necessary tool in an evolving US counterterrorism policy. Addressing an audience at the National Defence University on Thursday, he acknowledged the targeted strikes are no “cure-all” and said he is haunted by the civilians unintentionally ... Read More »
Michael Adebolajo Identified As The ‘Nigerian’ Involved In Vicious Murder Of British Soldier
The attacker of the British soldier who was stabbed Wednesday in London has been identified as Michael Adebolajo. Adebolajo has never being in Nigeria, and his only connection with Nigeria would be his blood and name. Adebolajo who was born a Christian was said to have converted to Islam and ... Read More »
Nissan To Recall 841,000 Cars Worldwide
Japan’s number two carmaker Nissan said on Thursday it would recall some 841,000 compact cars worldwide due to a steering wheel problem. The recall will cover the Micra, known as the March in some markets, and Cube models produced in Japan and Britain between 2002 and 2006, a company spokeswoman ... Read More »
British Soldier Hacked To Death In A Suspected Nigeria-linked Islamist Attack
A British soldier was hacked to death by two men shouting Islamic slogans in a south London street on Wednesday, in what the government said appeared to be a terrorist attack. A dramatic clip filmed by an onlooker just minutes after the killing showed a man with hands covered in ... Read More »
Woman Fined N4000 For Disturbing Neighbours With Loud Music
A woman who kept her neighbour awake by having her television on at top volume has been fined Dh100 (N4312) for creating a public nuisance. Her 41-year-old Russian neighbour complained to the building’s management and Dubai Police that she could not sleep because of the loud music coming from her ... Read More »
Tornado Rescue Efforts Round Off In Oklahoma
Rescue workers are near the end of the search for survivors in the Oklahoma City suburb where a rare and powerful tornado claimed 24 lives, including nine children, injured at least 230 and left dozens missing. Although thunderstorms and lightning slowed the rescue effort on Tuesday, 101 people had been ... Read More »
