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Nelson Mandela funeral: Day of prayer and reflection in South Africa

South African people are taking part in a day of "prayer and reflection" for late ex-President Nelson Mandela. President Jacob…

11 years ago

South Korea to expand air defense zone

South Korea is expanding its air defense zone, which will now partially overlap with a similar zone announced by China.…

11 years ago

CAR: French troops deployed to Bossangoa to restore security

French soldiers have reached the town of Bossangoa in the Central African Republic (CAR), which has been paralyzed by communal…

11 years ago

India faces Olympic expulsion

India is facing expulsion from the Olympic movement unless the country complies with ethics rules, International Olympic Committee (IOC) President…

11 years ago

Sochi talks: Russia and Ukraine closer on gas price

Differences between Russia and Ukraine on reducing the price of Russian gas have been narrowed after talks in the Black…

11 years ago

Nelson Mandela daily funeral cortege planned for Pretoria

The South African government has announced that a funeral cortege bearing Nelson Mandela's body will travel through the streets of…

11 years ago

Jang Sung-taek footage removed from North Korean documentary

North Korean state TV is reported to have removed footage of Jang Sung-taek - Kim Jong-un's uncle and key aide…

11 years ago

WTO Ministerial Conference 2013: $1 trillion global trade agreement after Bali talks

Ministers from 159 countries attending the 9th World Trade Organization Ministerial Conference in Bali, Indonesia, have reached a deal intended…

11 years ago

North Korea deports Merrill Newman

North Korea has decided to deport US citizen Merrill Newman, who had been detained in the country since October. State…

11 years ago

Bundesbank raises Germany’s economic growth forecasts

The Bundesbank has raised its forecasts for Germany’s economic growth from 0.3% to 0.5% for 2013 and from 1.5% to…

11 years ago