Israel condemned Malaysia’s ban on Israeli athletes taking part in international sporting events it hosts, saying the decision was inspired by Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad’s “rabid anti-Semitism”. In a statement on Thursday, Israeli Foreign Ministry spokesman Emmanuel Nahshon called on the International Paralympic Committee, which is organising the competition, to[…]
Two days of clashes between rival militias near Libya’s capital, Tripoli, have left 10 people dead and 41 wounded, the health ministry said on Thursday. Fighting between armed groups erupted on Wednesday despite a truce deal four months ago that had halted deadly battles in the city. The health ministry[…]
On 5 December, the Israeli authorities dismantled and seized two structures in As Simiya village (Hebron) to be used as a school for 45 students. Three tents erected subsequently by the Palestinian Ministry of Education to replace the targeted structures were also seized. This is the seventh case during 2018[…]
For the next five weeks, commuters will have to make-do with the make-shift taxi rank on the Grand Parade, while the popular taxi rank, that is situated on the deck of the Cape Town train station, gets a revamp. The City of Cape Town has allocated R2 million to renovate[…]
By: Zaahidah Meyer The Democratic Alliance (DA)’s new election billboard has raised the ire of the public, with some saying the party is desperate to win over voters ahead of the upcoming elections. On Wednesday, the opposition party led by Mmusi Maimane revealed the new election billboard in Gauteng, slandering[…]
Non-profit organization Hope for the Future said although the public donation to a collection drive for underprivileged learners has been overwhelming, much more needs to be done for the children on the Cape Flats. The drive was aimed at providing less fortunate children with clothing, stationary and other items they[…]
Scores of Zimbabwean civilians including a prominent activist were detained and charged with public violence on Wednesday and others were beaten, lawyers and witnesses said, pointing to a heavy crackdown on dissent by security forces. After two days of protests against fuel price hikes, residents said soldiers and police were[…]
Kenyan security forces have killed all five attackers who stormed an upscale Nairobi hotel complex, taking at least 21 lives and causing hundreds to flee, according to authorities. At least 50 people believed to have been in the compound remained unaccounted for on Wednesday, the Kenya Red Cross said, raising[…]
Theresa May is to continue meeting with MPs from all sides in a bid to find a way forward for Brexit, following her slim victory in the no-confidence vote. Speaking after talks with the Lib Dems, the SNP and Plaid Cymru on Wednesday, the PM said she wanted to approach[…]
At least 1,300 Rohingya have crossed into Bangladesh from India since the start of the year, an official said on Wednesday, as fears of deportation to Myanmar spark an exodus. New Delhi has faced sharp criticism for turning Rohingya people over to Myanmar in the past months, despite the members[…]
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