Tokunbo Salako

Syria

Anti-Assad group threatens to withold support without "political transition"

The Friends of Syria, which includes Britain, France, Turkey and Saudi Arabia, held a meeting on the sidelines of the UNGA

19/09/2017

Romania

Romania battered by deadly storm

At least eight people killed and dozens more hurt as severe weather hits Romania, Serbia and Croatia

18/09/2017

USA

The Handmaid's Tale and Veep take top prizes at Emmy awards

Hulu’s adaptation of Margaret Atwood’s dystopian novel is the first show produced by a streaming service to win best drama Emmy

18/09/2017

World News

Slovenia beat arch-rivals Serbia to win Eurobasket final

Slovenia's victory in their first major final was all the more sweet as they defeated neighbours Serbia 93-85

18/09/2017

USA

Trump joins Congress condemnation of Charlottesville rally violence

The US president added his voice to opposition of racial hatred but defended his remarks that blame must be shared

15/09/2017

USA

Dallas removes Confederate statue from city park

Dallas mayor Mike Rawlings said the Robert E. Lee monument was "a symbol of injustice"

15/09/2017

Nigeria

Nigeria's freed Chibok girls prepare to go home

More than 100 women took part in the 'send forth' dinner organised by the government

14/09/2017

Brazil

Lula cries foul over fresh corruption charges

The former Brazilian president says accusations against him are "politically motivated"

14/09/2017

USA

Trump expected to end "DACA" program to curb illegal immigration

The US president promised to scrap the protection scheme but has run into stiff opposition

04/09/2017

World

Britain's Lewis Hamilton wins Italian Grand Prix and takes lead in F1 championship

The Mercedes drivers now has a three point lead over his closest rival, Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel

03/09/2017

Kenya

Kenya Supreme Court orders new presidential election

Kenya must hold fresh presidential elections after Supreme Court ruled irregularities and illegalities harmed poll

01/09/2017

USA

Georgia cop quits after telling motorist "we only kill black people"

Police dash cam footage of Cobb County officer Lieutenant Greg Abbott during a traffic stop was aired this week

01/09/2017

World News

How Hollywood's eye turned to the Holocaust

Filming the camps documents Nazi Germany's atrocities to prove the horrors of the holocaust

30/08/2017

USA

Houston braces for more misery from Harvey as more rain predicted

Houston mayor declares night-time curfew amid reports of crime spree across city as authorities struggle to provide shelter

30/08/2017

Hungary

Vladimir Putin to visit Hungary trade talks and judo

The Russian President is due in the Hungarian capital for the world judo championships

27/08/2017

Sport

Lewis Hamilton wins Belgian Grand Prix

The Briton's fifth success in 12 races this season, and 58th of his career, came a day after he equalled Michael Schumacher's all-time record of 68 pole positions.

27/08/2017

World News

Second man arrested over attack outside Buckingham Palace

The suspect was detained on terrorism charges after attack left three officers requiring hospital treatment

27/08/2017

Switzerland

Swiss suspend search for missing hikers amid fresh landslide fears

Swiss police are expecting more landslides in the remote valley where eight people went missing

26/08/2017

USA

Florida uses untested drug to execute double murderer

After spending nearly three decades on death row Mark Asay was executed without any incident

25/08/2017

World News

Australia defends spy chief's 'fist' salute with Philippines leader

ASIS boss Nick Warner criticised over "inappropriate photo" with leader who's waging a deadly war on drugs

24/08/2017