N Korean Senior Intelligence Officer’s Defection to S Korea is a Big Blow
More than 28,000 people have fled North Korea since the end of the Korean War, but high level defections are…
Category: FOREIGN
Un Backed Yemen Ceasefire
Houthi rebels backed by Iranians created havoc in Yemen, which cost lives of 6,000 people and 2m displaced in more…
Brutal Killing of 21 Christians by IS in Syria for Refusing to Submit to the Rule of Islam
Reports are emerging of the killing of 21 Syrian Christians by Islamic State militants in the town of al-Qaryatain of…
Chinese Medicine Plant Secrets Probed
Scientists have unravelled one of the secrets of a plant used in traditional Chinese medicine.The Chinese skullcap – known as…
Past Sin of Former US House Speaker Dennis Hastert Cost $3.5Million
Former US House Speaker Dennis Hastert alleged to have abused a person aged 14 years then while Hastert was working…
Lebanon Ex-Minister Jailed for Plotting Attacks
Syria’s conflict has had a major impact on neighbouring Lebanon, with parties split on supporting Mr Assad. Lebanon hosts more…
Key suspect of Paris Attacks Abrini arrested in Brussels
The gun and bomb attacks in Paris on 13 November killed 130 people. The two attacks left 32 people dead.…
Long-Range Missile Engine Tests by North Korea
North Korea said it has successfully tested an engine designed for an intercontinental ballistic missile. The test was conducted at…
China Hotel Assault Sparks Anger and Debate
Chinese police have arrested a man in connection with a high-profile video that appears to show a woman being assaulted…
San Antonio Policeman Body-Slamming 12-year-old Girl has to Pay the Price
Texas school officials are investigating a video apparently showing a police officer body-slamming a 12-year-old girl to the ground. Janissa…
Cambodia Diplomat’s Fraudulent Activities in South Korea
Cambodia’s ambassador to South Korea has been charged in Cambodia with a string of corruption offences. The Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU)…
Rebels capture key northern town of al-Rai in Syria
Syrian rebels say they have seized control of the strategically important northern town of al-Rai from the group known as…
Pope Pronouncement on Marriage
The Pope sent a questionnaire to families across the world asking them about their hopes and their fears before pronouncing…
Resignation of Embattled Malaysia fund’s board
The political scandal has gripped Malaysia, which has seen protests calling for Mr Najib’s resignation. Mr Najib, who has also…
New President for Sudan in 2020
Sudan’s President Omar al-Bashir has told the BBC he will step down in 2020 when his current mandate ends. Mr…