Gabon marks year since ‘coup of liberation’ with celebrations, reform pledges
LIBREVILLE – A year since a military coup in Gabon ended the Bongo dynasty’s 56-year rule, the country marked the anniversary in festive mood this week with celebrations and promises…
Serbia unlikely to join EU before end of decade, says President Vucic
PRAGUE – Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vucic said on Saturday his country was unlikely to enter the European Union in 2028, a date targeted by some other western Balkan countries hoping…
PM Wong hopes to field more women candidates in coming General Election
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New Development Bank approves up to $1 billion loan for water projects in South Africa
CAPE TOWN – The New Development Bank has approved a new loan of up to $1 billion to finance water and sanitation projects among poorer households in South Africa, the…
Exports from Libya’s Hariga oil port stop as crude supply dries up, say engineers
The Libyan oil export port of Hariga has stopped operating due to insufficient crude supplies, two engineers at the terminal told Reuters on Saturday, as a standoff between rival political…
Paris Paralympics: Singapore’s Yip Pin Xiu tops 50m backstroke S2 heats, advances to final
A win will bring her total number of Paralympics golds to seven.Read More
Ukrainian air defence downs 24 Russian drones, Kyiv says
KYIV – Ukrainian air defences shot down 24 out of 52 drones launched by Russia during overnight attacks on eight regions across Ukraine, the air force said on Saturday. Read…
Ukrainians fear grim winter amid massive attacks on power plants
Diesel generators are becoming a normal part of life. Read More
In North Carolina, Democrats counting on young voters
North Carolina has not voted for a Democrat in the presidential election since Mr Barack Obama in 2008. Read More