World

Swedish Minister Shocked by Xenophobia Towards Swedes Living in Britain

mwaniki wanjiku   | Jan 16, 2017 09:11 PM EST

Ann Linde, Swedish minister for EU affairs and trade, said on Monday that she was shocked by the uncertainty and xenophobia being experienced by Swedes in the United Kingdom since the 'brexit' referendum. read more

EU Nations React to Trump's Criticism of NATO

mwaniki wanjiku   | Jan 16, 2017 09:20 PM EST

US President-elect Donald Trump's comment that NATO has become obsolete has been met with surprise and defiance by the European Union member-states. read more

Philippine President Duterte Criticized over His Martial Law Threat

mwaniki wanjiku   | Jan 16, 2017 08:24 PM EST

Philippine rights advocates and survivors of the dictator Ferdinand Marcos, the country's former leader, criticized President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday for his comments that he is considering of declaring martial law to curb what he called the country's run-away drugs problem. read more

Trump to End Russian Sanctions for Nuclear Reduction Deal

mwaniki wanjiku   | Jan 16, 2017 08:48 PM EST

US President-elect Donald Trump on Monday told British media that he will offer to end sanctions against Russia if it agrees to a nuclear reduction deal. read more

Top Democrat Senator Believes Russia Interfered in US Elections

mwaniki wanjiku   | Jan 16, 2017 12:12 PM EST

Feinstein added that the United States has got huge problems if it cannot carry out an election without disinformation being pumped into it by another country. read more

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte Threatens to Declare Martial Law

mwaniki wanjiku   | Jan 16, 2017 11:10 AM EST

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte threatened on Saturday to declare martial law to the country should he deem it necessary to continue with his government's bloody war against illegal drugs. read more

President Xi to Forge Close Friendship with Switzerland During his First Official State Visit

Desiree Sison   | Jan 16, 2017 04:46 AM EST

Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in Switzerland Sunday for his first 4-day official state visit to the Alpine country, vowing to nurture close friendship and boost cooperation between the two nations. read more

Turkish Airlines Cargo Plane Crashes into Kyrgyzstan Village, Kills Over 30

Charissa Echavez   | Jan 16, 2017 12:54 AM EST

At least 32 people have been reported dead after a Turkish Airlines cargo plane crashed in Kyrgyzstan's Manas airport on Monday, officials said. Most of the victims are residents of the village of Dacha-Suu, Sokuluk District. read more

Obama Administration Calls China 'Outlier' for Blocking India’s NSG Bid

Girish Shetti   | Jan 16, 2017 01:43 AM EST

The outgoing Obama administration has signalled out China for stopping India’s entry in the coveted Nuclear Supplier Group (NSG) last year, summing up the communist giant’s hindering approach with a critical word “outlier.” read more

Paris Summit Warns Israel, Palestine Against Taking Unilateral Action

mwaniki wanjiku   | Jan 15, 2017 11:33 PM EST

The delegates affirmed their commitment to the two-state solution read more

CIA Chief John Brennan Warns Trump to Watch His Tongue

mwaniki wanjiku   | Jan 15, 2017 10:45 PM EST

Outgoing CIA Director John Brennan on Sunday cautioned incoming President Donald Trump against loosening sanctions on Russia. read more

Japan, Australia Agree to Strengthen Cooperation

mwaniki wanjiku   | Jan 15, 2017 09:27 PM EST

Japan and Australia have agreed to strengthen their military ties in a bid to ensure regional stability and strong trade links. read more

Yellow Fever Outbreak in Brazil Prompts a State of Emergency

mwaniki wanjiku   | Jan 15, 2017 08:42 PM EST

A public health emergency was declared on Friday in the Minas Gerais State of southeastern Brazil following an outbreak of yellow fever, with at least 10 people alleged killed and around 100 cases reported. read more

US Secretary of State John Kerry Defends TPP

mwaniki wanjiku   | Jan 15, 2017 07:29 PM EST

US Secretary of State John Kerry on Friday defended the 12-nation Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) that US President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to do away with. read more

China Offers Pakistan 2 Patrol Ships to Protect CPEC Sea Route

Girish Shetti   | Jan 15, 2017 09:33 AM EST

China on Saturday handed over two maritime patrol vessels to Pakistani Navy for joint patrolling of sea routes passing through the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The names of these two ships are PMSS Hingol and PMSS Basol. read more

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